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Kristina Marinova: 4 Rhapsodies
“…there's this superb new collection, which features material by Liszt, Gershwin, Piazzolla, and Erno Dohnányi”
“Marinova navigates its virtuosic passages and emotional trajectories with such authority, it could well inspire other pianists to take it on too. One of the reasons why the performances are so strong has to do with the fact that their panoramic range of emotional expression dovetails seamlessly with Marinova's sensibility.”
“While Marinova's execution of the technically demanding parts dazzles, her rendering of the tender moments impresses as much.”
“Joy infuses the work's exuberant expressions; as captivating is Marinova's execution of the work's volcanic sections.”
“..the work never fails to captivate, especially when it's delivered with the kind of conviction Marinova brings to the performance.”
The Inside Story: Kristina Marinova and 4 RHAPSODIES
"Today, Kristina is our featured artist in “The Inside Story,” a blog series exploring the inner workings and personalities of our composers and performers. Read on to learn why candle wax still covers her childhood piano, and why she believes silence is powerful…"
4 RHAPSODIES on NAVONA RECORDS /KRISTINA MARINOVA / Review
“Marinova pulls all the stops in this showstopper….”
Kristina Marinova, pianist
The inspiration seemed to just be programmed into my DNA