Maxim Shalygin’s Lacrimosa or 13 Magic Songs, performed live during the Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2017 at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, pushes the boundaries of technique and imagination. The violins take on the role of the human voice, evoking both a song of forgiveness and a lament, while also echoing the sounds of nature. This piece aims to stir the soul, provoking emotions of purification, reconciliation, and the longing for forgiveness.