{"product_id":"kotova-nina-cello-sonatas-0190295924607","title":"Cello Sonatas","description":"\u003cbr\u003eCellist, Nina Kotova, praised by Gramophone magazine as a “strong and individual artist [whose] depth of feeling and technical control are never in doubt,” here partners with pianist Fabio Bidini in two landmark Russian sonatas from the 20th century, Rachmaninov’s in G minor and Prokofiev’s in C major, and in two smaller pieces by Tchaikovsky. \u003cbr\u003eThe Russian-born cellist Nina Kotova established a base in the USA early in her career, but this second recording for Warner Classics comprises works that exemplify the musical soul of her native land: Rachmaninov’s Sonata for Cello and Piano in G minor, which dates from 1901, and Prokofiev’s Sonata for Cello and Piano in C major, composed almost half a century later. \u003cbr\u003eKotova has been praised by Gramophone as “a strong and individual artist [whose] depth of feeling and technical control are never in doubt,” and who is notable for a “flexible expressive style, beautiful tone throughout the cello's range, and an impressively dextrous, confident manner of delivery.” Newsweek has a described her as “a fantastically gifted cellist”, Time as “a musician of high seriousness and real talent” and the Los Angeles Times as “a talent to reckon with: poised, committed, graceful and spirited.” \u003cbr\u003eNina Kotova’s father was Ivan Kotov, a celebrated player of the double bass and a committed proponent of contemporary music in the Sot Union. As a performer, Kotova is likewise an advocate of new music, and as a composer has herself produced a number of substantial works, including a cello concerto. \u003cbr\u003eFor this recording her partner is the Italian-born pianist Fabio Bidini, whose connection with the United States dates back to 1993, when he was a finalist in the Van Cliburn Comition. In addition to commanding a repertoire of more than 80 concertos, he is an eminent chamber musician and teacher.","brand":"Warner Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53571482976598,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_0190295924607_1.jpg?v=1779876547","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/kotova-nina-cello-sonatas-0190295924607","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}