another outstanding solo disc on Bach The Six Suites…Cotik’s customary details and insightful booklet essay adds to a fascinating release.
The WholeNote
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the secret here…always let curiosity be a constant inspiration. If Tomas Cotik ever revisits these works on record it will be fascinating to hear the results, but it´s hard to see how they could be better that this
THE WHOLENOTE MAGAZINE
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I am happy to hear such musical polish and enthusiasm for some of my favorite pieces to play.
American Record Guide
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perfectly conceived
Fanfare Magazine
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Bach’s music simply glows under his fingers… a terrific addition for the collection of anyone who loves Bach’s music
Northwest Reverb
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one comes away from the recording dazzled by Cotik´s musicianship and technique; one is also struck by the agility of his execution, his expert command of tempo and intonation, and his ability to consistently maintain the highest level of performance
TEXTURA
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among the very best Piazzolla albums
David Denton for David’s Review Corner
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Tomás Cotik tackles these pages with a great sense of style, exhibiting a truly expressive performance in slow movements…and a very solid technique in rapid and virtuosic episodes.
GBOPERA
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The joyful virtuosity and stylish musicianship that Tomas Cotik and Tao Lin brought to their superb cycle of Schubert’s violin-and-piano works for the Centaur label happily permeate their cycle of Mozart’s sonatas
Gramophone Magazine
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With a broad and balanced sound and great technical ability, Cotik displays well-articulated phrases, with mood contrasts, and an individualized treatment…This version of Cotik is exuberant in its beauty and greatly inspired creativity.