The voice was that of Andrea Bocelli but the violin was that of Anastasiya Petryshak, the beautiful and talented Ukrainian naturalized Italian musician at home in our city, to act as a soundtrack to the greats of the G7. “Let’s think about the future of children», he said, receiving – on the evening of June 14th – a long round of applause from the world’s powerful, to the tune of some of the most famous arias of the Italian operatic tradition. «Playing in front of the 7 world powers was exciting, knowing that I can contribute with my music at these levels is wonderful» the violinist who studied with Salvatore Accardo at Stauffer at the age of just 15 and later became a testimonial for Cremona and its great lutherie in the world told the newspaper Avvenire. Anastasiya had a splendid sequined dress but what was noticeable was her baby bump because the musician is expecting her second child. The emotion was even greater because at the center of the debate between the seven greats of the world was Ukraine, her tormented homeland. At the outbreak of the war you posted some striking phrases on social media: “In these dark days all my thoughts go to my family in Ukraine and my support to the Ukrainian people who must protect their families during this unjust war”. The post opened with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “The day the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace”. Then Petryshak quoted Eleanor Roosevelt: “It’s not enough to talk about peace. You have to believe it. And it’s not enough to believe it. We need to work on it.” and then observe: “We have a responsibility to create a better future for the next generation. It is our duty to leave a better world for our children…”.
Anastasiya Petryshak has collaborated with Bocelli since she was a child. With him she also played in the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem in a memorable concert spread throughout the world
