Pers / Recensies
Veel dank aan Johan van Veen en MusicWeb!
Wij zijn verheugd om enkele fantastische recensies te delen van de nieuwste cd-uitgaven met het uitzonderlijke talent van violist Igor Ruhadze , samen met Ensemble Violini Capricciosi. Deze opnames zijn met groot enthousiasme ontvangen door zowel critici als muziekliefhebbers
Wij willen Johan van Veen hartelijk bedanken voor zijn prachtige recensie van onze nieuwste uitgave. Hij benadrukte het belang van deze collectie en lichtte in het bijzonder de zeldzame en verfijnde duetten van Nardini uit.
https://musicwebinternational.com/2024/01/nardini-complete-music-for-2-violins-brilliant-classics/
"The importance of this release can hardly be overstated. Many collections of trio sonatas are available to interpreters, but these seven pieces by Nardini are a nice complement. It seems to me that in particular, the duets deserve the attention of performers. Not that much has been written for this scoring, and these duets are excellent stuff. For me, they are the best and most interesting part of this release."
BABADJANIAN CD RECENSIE 5 ★★★★★ Highly recommended!
Met trots delen wij dat de nieuwste cd-release Igor Ruhadze opnieuw internationaal lovende recensies heeft ontvangen. Het album werd bekroond met maar liefst ★★★★★ sterren en geprezen om zijn muzikale diepgang en stijlvolle interpretaties.
https://www.pizzicato.lu/farbenreiche-kammermusik-von-arno-babajanian/
French magazine DIAPASON - 5 ★★★★★
L. Boccherini "Complete Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1"
The recent release of L. Boccherini "Complete Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1" in May 2023 has also received outstanding praise.
The famous French magazine DIAPASON awarded this CD box a full 5 stars!
5-Star Review from Pizzicato for Geminiani Op. 1 CD
The Geminiani Op. 1 CD by Igor Ruhadze and Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya has been awarded 5 stars by PIZZICATO magazine! The review praises Igor Ruhadze's virtuosic command over the violin, his seamless technique, and the expressive depth he brings to Geminiani’s compositions. The review states:
"....In these recordings, too, he convinces with his unstrained flowing style and his secure mastery of the technique of violin playing. He has since continued to grow in stature in terms of a wider range of expressive possibilities. Thus this complete recording of Geminiani’s op. 1 becomes a worthwhile exploration of this series."
Great review from Fanfare Magazine
‘…The early-music world needs more performers like Igor Ruhadze…His sound in Geminiani’s op. 1 sonatas is sweet and majestic, with a wonderfully sustained and developed melodic line…Thank you Fanfare Magazine for the great review and for your kind words about our CD of Geminiani Violin Sonatas op.1
Great review from Pizzicato 5 ★★★★★
De violist Igor Ruhadze werd opgeleid tot virtuoos op de moderne viool. Zijn interesse bracht hem echter in de oude muziek, waar hij speelde met ensembles als Musica ad Rhenum, Jed Wentz en anderen. Zijn solide techniek stelt hem in staat om de vaak angstaanjagende moeilijkheden van Geminiani's muziek met gemak, charme en briljantie aan te pakken.
https://www.pizzicato.lu/fruhe-sonaten-fur-violine-und-cembalo-von-geminiani/
In these recordings, too, he convinces with his unstrained flowing style and his secure mastery of the technique of violin playing. He has since continued to grow in stature in terms of a wider range of expressive possibilities. Thus this complete recording of Geminiani’s op. 1 becomes a worthwhile exploration of this ser
The first and only Complete Locatelli Edition ever!
......Igor Ruhadze and his group Ensemble Violini Capricciosi have dedicated themselves to recording Locatelli’s works for some years now. Careful research along with a genuine enthusiasm for the overlooked composer’s works have led to a fine set of recordings, previously described by Gramophone as ‘brilliantly and at times breathtakingly performed’. The release also includes new recordings of the composer’s Concerti Grossi Opp. 1 & 7 and Introduzioni Teatrali Op.4, as well as the haunting Sinfonia funebre, a work to mark the death of an unknown woman in Rome. The vibrant playing of the Ensemble Violini Capricciosi is complemented by Musica ad Rhenum, led by highly acclaimed flautist Jed Wentz, who perform the Flute and Trio Sonatas. .....
American Record Guide,
......I. Ruhadze also performs the 24 Capriccios in the manner Locatelli intended - inserted like cadenzas at the ends of the fast movements (I and III) of each concerto. Igor Ruhadze is a skilled violinist, certainly equal to this very technically demanding repertory. His fingers fly through the Capriccios; slow movements take on an intense, evocative timbre.......Gramophone...... ‘brilliantly and at times breathtakingly performed’...... Robert Maxham. Fanfare magazine.......the Ensemble Violini Capricciosi bring a lushness to the Locatelli music itself. The ensemble sounds energetic and sprightly in such movements as Sonata’s ! Vivace-they dont create any impression of heaviness.The ensemble is smoothly elegant in passages.Strongly recommended for the music itself and for the dedicated, excoting performances.......Biber Complete Sonatas
I was impressed with Igor Ruhadze's survey of Locatelli's music, also for Brilliant Classics. It made me interested to see how he tackled Biber's sonatas. I am glad to say that, whilst it may not be my first choice in this fine music, Ruhadze does turn in a good performance, one which in many ways can be recommended.Overall, even if I prefer the other readings at times, the playing of Igor Ruhadze and the Ensemble Violini Capricciosi is excellent, I particularly like the sound of Felicity Goodwin’s organ playing and the instrument itself. She also wrote the brief but informative booklet notes. This is a useful set and one which I am happy to welcome onto my CD shelves. Stuart Sillitoe http://www.musicweb-international.comViolon à la française LECLAIR CD
offrant ... un angle singulier ... d’une façon différente”
https://www.artamag.fr/2020/08/13/violon-a-la-francaise/
