Bas van Putten, writer and musicologist
[De Groene Amsterdammer]
His music breathes spiritual intimacy and the unpredictable, sometimes raw escalating power that distinguishes him from the purely melodic spiritual complacency of the neo-classical domain.
Mark van de Voort, journalist
[Musical Magazine - Hemisphere Sound - Hémisphère son]
Maxim Shalygin is one of the Netherlands' most inspired composers. His ever-expanding SIMILAR cycle gives wings to the musical imagination. [...]. Maxim Shalygin's work touches and blends extremes. While war continues to rage in his homeland, Ukraine, this soothing music seems to put a smile on the face. A composer of daring and bravery who has carved out a special place for himself on the Dutch musical scene.
René van Peer, journalist
[Gonzo Circus]
Maxim Shalygin's music cannot be approached without commitment. These are intense compositions that keep musicians and listeners on their toes.
Martijn Buser, artistic director
[Gaudeamus Festival]
Shalygin composes distinctly non-serial, which gives him a certain degree of accessibility, but does not shy away from using the achievements of the 20th century, such as microtonality. His music connects with neo-spiritualism with a bit of good will. Maxim Shalygin is a true music pioneer of the highest level.
Svyatoslav Lunyov, Ukrainian composer
Spiritual quests always involve a degree of faith. Faith in something that exists beyond the surface of this material world. Something beyond the horizon, beyond the limits of the visible. Transcendence and reunion with oneself are two phases of being. The true artists of all times have been pilgrims on this path. Maxim Shalygin is one of them, not following in the footsteps of his predecessors, but heading for the same destination.
Stefan Beyst, lecturer philosophy of art and history of modern art
Therein, Shalygin is an heir to composers like Ustvolskaya (or filmmakers like Tarkowski), who, from a broader perspective, are more akin to Bach, the spirit of whose chaconne resounds in Shalygin's 'symphony'. However that may be, there is no doubt that a great composer is coming here. Let us hope that he will live up to the expectations raised by this marvellous work - and that he will be able to remain true to his nature...
Moritz Eggert, German composer
… the music turns out to be an incredibly intense experience of the highest artistic quality imaginable. […] This music is highly expressive and deeply authentic, crafted by a highly talented composer that I can only recommend checking out." An important work of New Music. Or should I say Craft Music?
Nell Westerlaken, journalist
[Volkskrant]
Composer Maxim Shalygin is a master at crafting unique and communicative sounds.
Ben Taffijn, journalist
[Nieuwe Noten]
Shalygin has an excellent sense of atmosphere and harmony.
RAISING WAVES
film about the composer Maxim Shalygin by Anastasiia Suprun-Zhyvodrova
The documentary “Raising Waves” is available to watch at MEGOGO
