“I thought I’d heard all variations and interpretations of Tchaikovsky, I thought I couldn’t be surprised by a new rendition, but I was wrong. … Never have I heard these pieces played with such precision, such passion, such lust. I became lost as I slipped through the rabbit hole to determine my own interpretations. The perfect pairing of Vladimir Fedoseyev, the conductor and Nina Kotova brings around a hunger, as if the two are discovering the joys of music for the first time, and their own talents for taking it to a new level that is holistically sublime. There’s a fervor to the music that is almost urgent, yet every single note is pronounced. It takes the listener on a journey to wherever their thoughts will take them and that’s why I had to share this discovery with yourselves. In my opinion it’s the dramatic opening that captivates while the melody inspires and promotes inner reflection. Nina effortlessly handles the key changes and allows the cello to resonate with the score’s sadness. … Her album, Nina Kotova – Tchaikovsky is a triumph…”
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