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Symphony dedicated to Khodorkovsky opens in Moscow
November 06, 2009 at 21:28Written by Estonian composer Arvo Part, Symphony 4 had its premier Friday at the Moscow Conservatory.
The 74-year-old Part said in a statement posted on the Web that the symphony was an attempt to reach out to Khodorkovsky and others imprisoned without rights in Russia.
Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, is serving an eight-year sentence on fraud and tax evasion charges.
Supporters say he is being punished for challenging the political power of former President Vladimir Putin.
Khodorkovsky is now being tried on new charges of embezzlement and money laundering.