Ritmo.es
With her new instrument, crafted by German luthier Martin Schleske to reflect her artistic and technical personality, Alexandra Conunova delivered a remarkable performance, described by the critic as “a true masterclass in how an instrument can become an intrinsic material projection of her musical being.”
“Following to a great extent the material of the secondary theme of the first movement, she played the final Allegro vivace drawing on its popular inspiration, highlighting it as the predominant factor through an implacable and ardent virtuosity.”
“The conductor allowed himself to be carried away throughout by the tremendous emotional temperament of this sensational performer, who came to soothe the musical intensities experienced in this spectacular work by Khachaturian with an encore in homage to her homeland, Moldova, performing a study by Ştefan Neaga, one of the most highly regarded composers of that nation during the first half of the 20th century.”