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Kathrin Inbal-Bogensberger, Cello, und Tatiana Liakh, Klavier,... faszinieren durch ein emotional intensives Spiel. Beide Musikerinnen dosieren aber den Ausdruck, so dass in keinem Moment Larmoyanz aufkommt. Die Schönheit und Ehrlichkeit der musikalischen Sprachen von Rachmaninov und Pärt wird unterstrichen, die Musik atmet und blüht durch das organische Spiel der beiden völlig auf.

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Kathrin Inbal-Bogensberger, cello, and Tatiana Liakh, piano, ... fascinate us with their emotionally intense playing. However, both musicians dose the expression so that there is never a moment of lachrymose. The beauty and honesty of Rachmaninov’s and Pärt’s musical languages are emphasized, the music breathes and blossoms completely through the organic playing of the two.

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Kathrin Inbal-Bogensberger and Tatiana Liakh negotiate the challenging and eclectic program in impressive fashion.

The Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata benefits from the performers’ rich and focused tone, elegant phrasing, and crisp ensemble. Speaking of contrasts, the character of each of the four movements receives its full due.

The artists play the Ustvolskaya Grand Duet with the utmost conviction, and an uninhibited embrace of the composer’s bleak voice and stunning juxtapositions.

That the artists turn from the Grand Duo to render a hushed and glowing account of Pärt’s Spiegel im Spiegel is both impressive and supremely gratifying.

Reflections is a fine achievement, well worth your attention.

Ken Meltzer

FANFARE MAGAZINE (Nov/Dec 2024)