The message reads, in part:
"Please accept my deepest condolences on the death of Oskar Feltsman. He was a legendary composer, and a man with a brilliant career and myriad talents. He was successful across a diverse range of genres – from symphonies and chamber music to operettas and film soundtracks. Renowned poets and performers consider themselves lucky to have worked with Oskar Feltsman. And, of course, millions of people know him as the author of popular songs.
"Oskar Feltsman is no longer with us, but he has left us a rich musical legacy and fond memories of him."