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Sasha Vlad

Ștefan was not only my friend and neighbor, but also my second older brother. He was my own brother's age (four years my senior) and it was a bit miraculous that he "adopted" me, following which I got accepted in the circle of his friends, all older than me. He was my mentor and guided my first steps in music, from classical to prog rock. He recommended books to read, and I took full advantage of his library, including the first books in French that I ever read. From the many memories of him, a few disparate moments stand out, not necessarily in chronological order: Stefan at our place, sitting at the piano and rehearsing the first chords of a Beethoven sonata; Ștefan coming triumphantly to see us immediately after receiving from abroad the Let It Be album by The Beatles, ready to hear it for the first time with us (my mom was there too); Ștefan planning in detail and then leading adventurous excursions in the Carpathians, with train schedules, maps and all; Ștefan visiting with my parents over coffee or strong Russian tea; Ștefan explaining to me the rules of the game of rugby; Ștefan leading a group of friends on a trip to Northern Moldova to see the painted monasteries, and our stop at Dragomirna Monastery, which was turned into a fortress by the prince Miron Barnovschi, one of Ștefan's ancestors (the monks were thrilled to have Ștefan as a guest); and so many others. Rest in peace Ștefan, my second older brother! Sasha Vlad
Wednesday August 28, 2019 at 12:49 pm
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