Dmitry Sitkovetsky: Keeping the Flame
Soviet Russia. The 1970s. A young violinist from a renowned musical family flees his homeland in search of freedom. This is the story of Dmitry Sitkovetsky — a family memoir, a portrait of the Russian intelligentsia, and a journey through music and exile.
Episodes
Dmitry Sitkovetsky is a Soviet-born violinist, transcriber, and conductor. In this series, he revisits his journey from a privileged musical upbringing within an oppressive society to the new life he forged as an émigré. Through his reflections — and the music that shaped him — his story unfolds against the backdrop of the cultural and political currents of the late 20th century.
In this episode, Dmitry revisits his childhood – the first sounds of music in his mother’s womb, the early loss of his father and an audition with a prominent violin teacher.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitrysitkovetsky/
Website: https://www.dmitrysitkov...
This chapter takes a behind-the-scenes look at a system that produced countless talents. Dmitry recalls his experiences with Soviet musical training.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitrysitkovetsky/
Website: https://www.dmitrysitkovetsky.com
Dmitry paints a portrait of a Brezhnev-era child’s double life: acting the part of model pioneer in front of teachers and rebelling the moment authority’s back turned — seeking out forbidden writers, music, and ideas.
This episode asks: How do you navigate a society where authority controls every facet of life?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky
Thre...
A determined search for alternative lifestyles and opinions in the Soviet Union led the almost-18-year-old Dima to meet a man who presented himself as a spiritual guru, and became a kind of father figure to him. What followed was an 8-year-long, deeply twisted relationship.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkove...
A first-hand account of escaping Soviet Russia — complete with diversion, persuasion, and a whole lot of chutzpah.
This episode was produced by Libo/Libo: https://libolibo.me/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitrysitkovetsky/
Website: https://www.dmitrysitk...
Dmitry arrives at JFK International Airport and is immediately swept up in the whirlwind of artistic New York: Juilliard, auditions, and scraping together enough money to survive in the city.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitrysitkovetsky/
Website: https:...
Dmitry remembers his firsts — first car, first movie, first concert. This episode is a reflection on the events that reshaped one refugee’s Soviet mindset.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitrysitkovetsky/
Website: https://www.dmitrysitkovetsky.com
Once there were two cousins. They were like salt and pepper. One had dark hair; the other was blond. One practiced the violin, while the other preferred the guitar. One left the country and started from scratch in the West; the other stayed in the USSR and pioneered Soviet art rock. They hadn’t spoken to each other in years, until they finally reunited.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: http...
Dmitry explores the structure and content of this extraordinary work. Bonus story: how he spent the best two months of his musical life in the virtual company of Glenn Gould and J.S. Bach.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitrysitkovetsky/
Website: https://w...
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
"SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.