“I can’t remain indifferent to ruthlessness and violence, maybe that’s why my music is dominated by sadness. In my work, I express my views on the strength of the human spirit, which rises above the immoral regime”, said the composer Giya Kancheli. Dreaming of a world without violence, in 2013 he composed Angels of Sadness, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, as well as to all victims of violence and despotism. This piece was performed by the LCO at 2020 Vilnius Festival.