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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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.
Sonograma
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Telemann’s Fantasias…have recently gone through something of a rediscovery and are increasingly being performed by first-rate violinists. One such is Tomás Cotik…The overall feeling that comes through here is of a performer who genuinely enjoys presenting this music.
Infodad
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My first chamber choice for the year.
MUSICWEB INTERNATIONAL Recordings Of The Year 2013
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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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Tomás Cotik delivers an excellent performance
GBOPERA
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Cotik scales Bach’s solo mountain with skill. His intricate yet soulful take is assured without ever being showy.
BBC Magazine
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we are treated to Cotik’s masterclass in Baroque performance technique and interpretation
sakennedymusic.com
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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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clarity and tonal opulence rare in recordings of violin music