| Memories |
| Alexei's music has reached individuals of all ages, races, nationalities, faiths, abilities, and aspirations. Thousands of people have sent e-mails and letters before and since Alexei's death, filled with prayers and support, and stories of how Alexei continues to touch the lives of people around the world. |
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ALEXEI SULTANOV Dedicated to Alexei and Dace and his family
The great pianist we loved passed away And we reluctantly went to back ours daily lives His music is sliding on everything he left behind him like eternal time
Over the cliffs of Galveston W here his his ashes with red pedals floated around and disappearedOver the backyards Dace planted roses in Fort Worth house where he lived Over the the forest near Riga, over Warsaw, over Moscow Over the long distance train from Tashkent where he was raised Over the roof of the Conservatory, where their learned, Over the stages he played Throughout the world
We are always listening to his music I n pursuit of profits at the meetingT raveling on the plane for workA lone in a hotel room in a foreign countryE xhausted in bedI n the days all spent caring for the baby and cleaningWe are always listening to his music with family, with friends, surrounded by people
It is sad to lose such a precious gift from God but obtain happiness from the blissful moments with his music His wings of melodies won't flit or flutter again like the wings of a glittering molpho butterfly confined behind the acrylic glass
But we know there are melodies that he might play under the fingertips of all pianists
And we know His defeat and his success His love and happiness His grief and anguish H is daring and courageIn his moving stories
We bless and praise the bright torch of all his life Guided by the glow of his memory We'll each move on to lead a worthy life
Kazuko Narumi, 2006 |