Kuhlau/Malling – Piano Quartets (2019)

F. Kuhlau – Piano Quartet No.3, Op.108 in G minor

O. Malling – Piano Quartet in C minor, Op.80

 

Copenhagen Piano Quartet (Beneditke Damgaard – violin, Kristina Fialova – viola, Adam Stadnicki – cello, Neel Teilmann – piano), Dacapo 2019

 

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Reviews

...The young piano quartet plays wonderfully fresh and is a brilliant acquaintance...
John Christiansen, JC Klassisk
...The superb playing from the Copenhagen Piano Quartet has all the youthful freshness and spontaneity, yet real maturity and empathy that both works need for a successful performance..
Philip R. Buttall, MusicWeb International
These performances from the up-and-coming, award-winning Copenhagen Piano Quartet are superb!
Bob McQuiston, Classical Lost and Found
...I can unequivocally recommend this release to anyone who shares my passion for chamber works of great beauty in the mainstream Romantic tradition...
Jerry Dubins, Fanfare Magazine

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"…Kristina Fialová has a velvety tone, perfect for the works’ lyricism…"

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"…Kristina Fialová’s refined taste matches up with her interpretive approach to the compositions selected and gives her temperament, natural virtuosity and emotionally engaged tone of her instrument an opportunity to shine…"

MusicWeb International

"…Kristina Fialová is universally acclaimed for her expressive and lively interpretation, brilliantly cultivated tone, and coherent general conception. Her flawless technique and immense musicality did not take long to manifest themselves…"

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