Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini - With Affection (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40: I. Allegro non troppo
02. Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40: II. Allegro
03. Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40: III. Largo
04. Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40: IV. Allegro
06. Cello Sonata, L. 135: II. Sérénade. Modérément animé
07. Cello Sonata, L. 135: III. Final. Animé, léger et nerveux
08. The Lipid Stream Suite, Op. 39a: IV. Adagio (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Levon Atovmyan)
11. Introduction & Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3, B. 41 (Arr. for Cello & Piano by Pierre Fournier, Igor Gavrish & Nina Kotova)

Fittingly titled With Affection, Nina Kotova's latest album for Delos is a glorious showcase of some superlative cello works that are close to her heart. Starting with Shostakovich's Cello Sonata, a work blending classical form with simplicity and clarity, the program moves on to Debussy's evergreen Cello Sonata, which in contrast is elusive and whimsical, and Nina's inspired rendition of a rarity, Shostakovich's Adagio from The Limpid Stream. Martinu's Variations on a Slovakian Theme and Variations on a Theme of Rossini are both virtuosic and playful, showcasing his distinct rhythmic and lyrical style. The recital concludes with Chopin's Introduction and Polonaise Brillante in an arrangement that blends expressive cello lines with brilliant piano passages - played by Nina's partner on this album Fabio Bidini - creating an exuberant and captivating work.

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