Musical reflections

Music & photos by Margarita Ignatova


I write music grown from life -

and all that moves silently behind it.

A lone bird flying in a gradient sky at dusk or dawn with shades of blue, pink, and purple.

night transforming the chaos of the day into a harmonious breath of wind

journey

through

landscapes

In my work, I reflect impressions of both external and internal realities, ranging from the horrifying manifestations of wars, through the personal experience of forced emigration, to the breathtaking beauty of nature and human relationships built on thoughtful love.

I am deeply interested in the transformation everyone faces on their journey—whether it is destruction, preservation, or the search for new values, human connections, and a sense of home. Many people are currently experiencing this painful and enriching process of adaptation. Perhaps my musical reflections on emotions and meanings will resonate with someone. Music has the power to heal and comfort, to pose new questions and open new doors. It helps us find the strength to move forward through the daily challenges of life, to discover a unique pattern of beauty within the chaos, and to counteract darkness through creative expression. It allows us to fill the time we have left with light, gratitude, and warmth.

Engagement with new music—its beauty and purity—is as essential to people as water, the starry sky, and the fresh forest air.

A young woman with glasses and long hair, wearing a yellow raincoat and a blue shirt, stands on a spiral staircase looking up at the camera.
Interior view of a historic building with stained glass windows and ornate stone arches.

music

created by

elements of

life

Overcast view of a rugged coastline with green cliffs and rocky outcroppings meeting a choppy ocean under a foggy sky.
Close-up of yellow seaweed and green algae growing on rocks underwater.

silver lines unfolding the architecture of nature

Sunset over the ocean with a silhouetted hillside in the foreground and distant landforms on the horizon.
Tree with budding green leaves against a clear blue sky, with an airplane leaving a contrail in the distance.

chorales of tree crowns

at sky crossroads