Credits:

Nina Kottova and Jose Feliciano.

Description:

A romantic cello work overflowing with the poetic romanticism of Nina Kotova's strong core and communicative performanceNina Kotova was born in 1970 in the former Soviet Union. Her father is Ivan Kotov, a well-known double bass player. She studied at the Moscow Conservatory and attracted attention when she won the Prague International Competition in 1985. After the sudden death of her father at the age of 35, she moved to the West to continue her studies in music, and at the same time began modeling for a living in New York, where she became a top model and worked as an exclusive model for brands such as Armani and Chanel. In 1996, after her debut recital in London, she quit modeling to concentrate on her musical career, which has taken her to Europe and the United States. She has released several albums, and her performance of Dvořák's Cello Concerto was acclaimed for its "boldness of conception and expressiveness! The Dvořák cello concerto was acclaimed for its "boldness of conception and expressiveness! Her recording of Bach's Unaccompanied Cello, which is a departure from her recent performances that incorporate ancient music techniques, has been highly acclaimed for its strong core enunciation and forceful sound quality. In this performance, "A talent to be considered! Calm, committed, and graceful," as the Los Angeles Times described it, it is a unique performance without the slightest hint of character, utilizing a variety of powerful, bold, and bold, never only beautiful but also muddy sounds to express something inclusive and warm in its Russian coolness.The two performers are not only virtuosi, but also a poetic and romantic couple, with her powerful phrasing. The romanticism seems to overflow from her phrasing. Warner Music Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38~I. Allegro non troppo
2.Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38~II. Allegretto quasi Menuetto
3.Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor Op. 38~III. Allegro
4.Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor Op. 131c/2~I. Praludium: Largo
5.Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor Op. 131c/2~II. Gavotte: Allegretto
6.Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor Op. 131c/2~III. Largo
7.Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor Op. 131c/2~IV. Gigue: Vivace
8.Fantasiestucke Op. 73~I. Zart und mit Ausdruck
9.Fantasiestucke Op. 73~II. Lebhaft, leicht
10.Fantasiestucke Op. 73~III. Rasch und mit Feuer
11.Adagio and Allegro in A flat Op. 70