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With Affection

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Details

Composer
Frederic Chopin, Claude Debussy, Bohuslav Martinu, Dmitri Shostakovich
Artist
Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
Format
CD
Label
Delos
Released
Jul 04, 2025
Catalog #
DE 3608
UPC
013491360829

About

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.

Tracklist 11 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro non troppo 11:24
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro non troppo
    Duration
    11:24
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  2. 2 II. Allegro 03:03
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    03:03
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  3. 3 III. Largo 07:00
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Largo
    Duration
    07:00
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  4. 4 IV. Allegro 03:59
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  5. 5 I. Prologue 04:22
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Prologue
    Duration
    04:22
    Composer
    Claude Debussy
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  6. 6 II. Sérénade 03:07
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Sérénade
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Claude Debussy
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  7. 7 III. Finale 03:53
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Finale
    Duration
    03:53
    Composer
    Claude Debussy
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  8. 8 Svetlïy ruchey (The Limpid Stream), Op. 39a: IV. Adagio (arr. L. Atovmyan for cello and piano) 05:26
    Track
    8
    Title
    Svetlïy ruchey (The Limpid Stream), Op. 39a: IV. Adagio (arr. L. Atovmyan for cello and piano)
    Duration
    05:26
    Composer
    Dmitri Shostakovich
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  9. 9 Variations on a Slovak Folksong, H. 378 09:34
    Track
    9
    Title
    Variations on a Slovak Folksong, H. 378
    Duration
    09:34
    Composer
    Bohuslav Martinů
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  10. 10 Variations on a Theme of Rossini, H. 290 08:08
    Track
    10
    Title
    Variations on a Theme of Rossini, H. 290
    Duration
    08:08
    Composer
    Bohuslav Martinů
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini
  11. 11 Introduction and Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3 (arr. N. Kotova for cello and piano) 09:26
    Track
    11
    Title
    Introduction and Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3 (arr. N. Kotova for cello and piano)
    Duration
    09:26
    Composer
    Frédéric Chopin
    Performer
    Nina Kotova, Fabio Bidini