Gidon Kremer’s reminiscence of a great composer Giya Kancheli who has passed away today was published on Slipped Disc:

“There are many creative personalities I was lucky to meet and cooperate with in my life. Giya Kancheli belonged to those rare friends whose spirit and music allowed-and will always allow us- to enter different dimensions of “messages”. […] Let his soul rest in peace. My love goes to his wonderful family. We all will miss Giya’s presence, his humour, his voice and smile , but I am sure Giya Kancheli’s music will stay and- as long as we live -will be a source of consolation and inspiration.”

Full text is available here:

Gidon Kremer Mourns Giya Kancheli