Ukrainian-born composer says music was his way to process Russia's invasion

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published February 24, 2026 at 4:42 AM EST

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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ukrainian-born, Brooklyn-based pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi about his new album inspired by Ukraine's struggles since Russia's invasion.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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