Alex on the Block looking Good,  dressed like an OG! Styling in The Hood...From The Bench Crew We Salute U & Will Miss You Bro...always in our Hearts love you

The KING now ripping it in Heaven for GOD!!

All who had the fortune to know Alexandre, you are part of his family. As we shared our memories of him, we have learned more about his rich life. How amazing he had touched each of us so deeply, by his personality, his kindness, his charisma and his music. He is a great artist.

He might not said it but probably saying from above: go on, make beautiful music and live to the fullest of your life!

RIP Alexandre

Au revoir  Alexander  ton ami Marc  ton chauffeur de taxi préfère

Ton départ est une immense douleur. Merci pour tout ce que tu m’as apporté. Je garderai le souvenir d’une âme pure, sensible, naïve et sincère. Merci d’avoir été mon professeur et mon ami. J’attendais toujours nos cours avec impatience, même fatigué ou mal préparé. C’était l’humain que je voulais retrouver plus que le professeur. Je revois cette image au conservatoire de McGill dans les années 2000. Tu essaies une à une toutes les clés d’un immense trousseau pour ouvrir la porte d’une salle de classe, tout en jonglant avec un paquet de cigarette, un café et un téléphone. Je joins des photos de mon mariage où tu avais été heureux. Repose en paix dans tes éthers musicaux, que plus rien ne pourra interrompre.

I will love you forever my dear friend! So come on Sasha Vogue let your body move to the groove! I will forever keep you in my heart and soul! - Your friend Bobik - Boris

The best part of that sonata, which you made me discover, and the late nights discussions about it.

To my friend. I hope that it is the correct translation, in Russian.
(from Ivan Petrovich)

Bonjour, tristesse...Je suis attristé d'apprendre le décès de mon ancien camarade de classe, car les jeunes, beaucoup d'entre nous, ont été divisés par le cours de l'Histoire. Merci au merveilleux pays du Canada d'avoir accueilli Alexandre et de lui avoir permis de développer pleinement son talent, nous sommes fiers de lui.

My deepest condolences to his beloved family💫He was a beautiful and naive soul with such talent and mastery of music. He brought a lot of kindness and joy to everyone he met. May his soul rest in peace. He will always be remembered with his big heart and as the one and only Maestro ! We will miss you deeply Sasha ⭐️

I was working at the McGill Music Library - even though I was in the process of finish a Bachelor of Science, in biochemistry. That's where we met, with your heavy Russian accent.

Horowitz played a very good interpretation of Rachmaninov's 2nd piano sonata, op.36. But thanks to you, I learnt to listen to it, different ways. We spent many nights talking about it. The 2nd and 3rd movement.

Your departure is so sudden.  Thank you for the amazing company, the music.

No one sees me in photos, because I was the photographer.

Жан-Пьер.

PCTMR - The Presbyterian Church of the Town of Mount Royal. Our condolences to the family of Alexandre Solopov.

I have known Alexander for the past three years as a member of our church. Before his death, Alexander was our Organist. He loves playing the piano and he does so from his heart and to the best of his knowledge. He was a committed, punctual and reliable person who doesn't joke with the work of the Lord especially, playing the piano. Alexander was awarded for his continued attendance to church for three years. See the above picture for receiving the award. The Sunday he missed church is when he was sick and died the following Monday. Alexander has created a vacuum that will be hard to replace. As a congregation, we will miss him and as a pastor, I will miss my Sunday morning greetings "HI FRANCIS". Alexandre, God be with you until me meet again. RIP

The Presbyterian Church of the Town of Mount Royal.

I have known Alexander Solopov for three years as a member of our church. Before his death, he was our Organist. He loves playing the piano to the best of his knowledge. He was a very committed, punctual and reliable person who doesn't joke with the work of the Lord as far as playing the piano is concerned. For continued three years, he did not miss church and I awarded him for that. See the picture above. The only Sunday he missed church was when he was sick and died on Monday. As a congregation, we will miss you every Sunday. As, a pastor, I will miss you every Sunday morning. Rest in peace.

Alex he new how to put on a show he dressed like a BOSS! He smoked a cigarette without a care and worked a piano like a KING!
He was My friend & now...He is my Guardian Angel in Heaven!
Ill truly miss you bro but I know your looking down on me and got my back..P.S. tell God hello from me and my dad if you see him love you

Alex being Alex ! This was in Quebec City @ the Elton John concert.

A great night @ 350 enjoying electronic music, Pet Shop Boys and a few drinks !

Sasha, our first meetings were strange, living in the same building and sharing the same best friend. But I learnt to love you because of your whimsical humourous side. You made me laugh, and I needed that. 
So God bless you and rest in peace.

Olly

I was both shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Alexander; he was an incredible musician whom I had the chance to meet. His time with us was too short, but his impact was immeasurable. He will forever remain in our hearts and memories. Sincere condolences to his closest friends and family.

Rest in perfect peace Alex.. it’s sad to see you gone especially not able to hear from the. best organist I have ever known. Indeed you have left a huge vacuum since your departure at TMR Presbyterian church. May the living lord blessed your soul till we meet again in heavens..🙏🏾

I am heartbroken to learn only today that Alexandre passed away.
I got to know him due to 25 years of his concerts for our residents at Manoir Westmount. Alexandre inspired and thrilled us all through his charm and enormous talent.
I will never forget you. With love, Simona

Alexandre was a great man, a great friend of mine. He was always optimistic and there was never had a dull moment with him around. I will surely miss him and pray for his family, may he rest in peace.

Alexandre was a dear friend to so many. You knew you were one because he showed how much he enjoyed your friendship. It was always about you, very rarely if ever, about him.  He would always bring my wife, Susan, flowers when he came for dinner.  He would always remember your birthday or special occasions. He would always see the positive parts of your piano playing, as basic as it might be. He taught the importance of emotion in life and its reflection in music.  Oh, how he expressed it. 
If you were his friend, there may have been times when you had difficulty understanding his Russian accent, annoyed at missed rendezvous, his sometimes stubborn nature, but you never doubted his love.  
Susan and I will miss you tremendously.  You were a wonderful friend.

It was my Birthday we were celebrating it and Alex was dancing to his favorite singer Madonna...We will miss you bro lots of love

You will dearly be missed 

May Our Lord the Father accept you in his kingdom for an eternal and peaceful rest

Dear Alex, I miss you so much already. I am so happy I came to see you last October, it was meant to be I make this trip for our last get together. I will never forget all our amazing times together over the past 35 years . I am grateful for you being in my life, teaching me and guiding me with your unmatched talent. I love you Alex, keep shining among the stars ⭐️ and keep playing the piano wherever you are, no one does it like you do ❤️❤️❤️

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Sascha, great piano teacher but most importantly a great person.

 He was always so patient with me being a student at McGill Conservatory, he will be deeply missed. 

My condolences to his family and friends 

Ian A. Bailey

I am absolutely heartbroken to learn of Sasha’s passing.  I met him at high school and later we were also classmates at the Moscow Conservatory. Great pianist, gentle soul, beautiful person. We have been in touch though have not seen each other since we both left Russia in the 1990s. 
I will miss you, friend. Keep making beautiful music wherever you are ❤️

We are here to celebrate your life
And the measure of its worth
And every single life you touched
While you were on this earth.
We wish to pay our last respects.
That's why we are all here,
To thank you for your friendship
And all the memories we hold dear.
It's been a privilege to have known you.
We were musical family, not just friends,
And we will carry you in spirit
Until we meet up once again. 
RIP my dear friend.

There are “love at first sights,” as the great Shakespeare said, and perhaps even more precious are friendships formed at the first sensation, the first glance, a recognition of the heart, almost like artisans recognizing one another. The artisan tirelessly perfects their craft, striving for the pure gesture, and sees their equal.

Alexandre Solopov passed away on January 13, 2024. A towering artist, a phenomenal pianist—his biography, which I’ll share later, is a testament to his brilliance. He won every prize, an international artist.

I am devastated by this sudden loss. Just a few days ago, we exchanged words, affirming our friendship and our desire to meet again—he at the piano, I singing.

We never truly understand how rare our friends are, how short and precious time is, and how important it is to be present for those we love. Everything disappears in an instant.

Roger Ferber (the doctor of voices) introduced us in Montreal. Alexandre played magnificently and heard me sing. Immediately, we wanted to work together—Studio PM in Montreal. He said to my friend, bluntly, “From now on, I’m taking care of Daniel!” It was accepted without hesitation. We rehearsed—magic happened, along with worries and, eventually, a letting go. He was the one!

Sometimes, certain artists in their pursuit of the absolute seek solace in excess, especially if they are Russian and have read Dostoevsky, simply because their reality soars far above—an almost Platonic idea of perfection. Who understands such a journey now? What a privilege it was to have been chosen by Alexandre.

Moreover, some have told me he looked like my brother… That doesn’t make the grief any easier.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Rest among the great artists who have accompanied you—the impossible loves, the extreme passions, a life lived on another, much higher plane!

Thank you, Alexandre Solopov 
Daniel Lance

Dans une autre vie, tu faisais partie de mes amis proches… Mais bon, la roue tourne, les occupations de la vie adulte nous ont éloignés l’un de l’autre, mais je n’ai cependant jamais oublié combien tu avais de talent et combien je m’étais follement amusée à chanter pendant que tu m’accompagnais. Tu me faisais sentir talentueuse et je m’abandonnais complètement entre tes mains de virtuose. 

Que de folies aussi avons-nous fait au son de Mylène Farmer ! Que de petits verres de vodka avons-nous bu en interprétant du Piaf ! Je me souviens d’avoir dansé avec toi, au son des Pet Shop Boys à quelques reprises, mais surtout jusqu’aux petites heures du matin lors du passage du millénaire. 

Tu étais mon gentleman pianiste et tu le resteras toujours. Bon voyage Sasha !

Alexander taught me how to be an Artist, and not be afraid of being myself. I’m deeply saddened he is no longer with us, and sending my condolences to everyone he loved and touched. May he rest in peace ♥️

Dear Alexandre,

You've touched so many with your music and just by being a kind and generous soul.
Rest in peace! You'll always be remembered...

Andrea Iuoras

Alexandre Solopov. Where to begin... You were a Shinning Star. A beautiful soul. A teacher. An inspiration.  A Rebel. An amazing composer and pianist. A charismatic human being with a huge heart ❤️. Above all, u chose me to be your friend. I learned so much from u. I am sad to hear of your passing but I am grateful for our time together on Earth.

We will never Forget our friend Alexandre.  He had a beautiful soul, a gigantic heart and an extraordinary talent as a pianist.   We are happy  to have two beautiful CDS of his music:  this is how immortality expresses itself …. We will listen to his music and Cherish our beautiful mémoires.
Now, all the Angels in paradise have gathered around a beautiful concert piano and are enjoying his divine music.
Rest in peace.
Anne-Marie et Pascal

Dear Alexandre,

It has been a pleasure, a joy and a privilege: THANK YOU for the MUSIC!
Alexandra, Cristina & Alexis Hauser

Bon voyage Monsieur Solopov.
Ce fût un privilège de vous avoir côtoyer. Toujours souriant, affable, généreux.
Toute l'équipe de médecine de jour de l'hôpital Notre-Dame souhaite offrir ses sincères condoléances à toute la famille. 
Nous saluons le support indéfectible et le courage de Nancy, son amie.
Que la paix soit douce comme une belle symphonie.

OBITUARY

Alexandre Solopov

May 18, 1970 – January 13, 2025

Centre funéraire Côte-des-Neiges

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