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
“
His sound is pure, distinguished by perfect tuning, and characterized by instrumental virtuosity
Sonograma
“
Everyone who plays these works should hear these exemplary performances…you will never hear these Telemann Fantasias played so well
American Record Guide
“
Cotik makes Kreisler seem almost smarmy, Isabelle Faust almost mannered, and Julia Fischer as though she´s filed down the detail
Fanfare Magazine
“
The versions are optimal due to the stylistic understanding and the instrumental excellence of the admirable violinist.
REVISTA SCHERZO
“
5/5 Stars. Tomas Cotik presents a well thought-out and coherent view of this collection…in which the listener can remain acoustically engaged … never tired of listening, which clearly demonstrates the artist’s knowledgeable and intimate engagement with the material
Pizzicato
“
The CD recording is his seventeenth in ten years, yet no sign of fatigue is evident when his passion for the material translates into performances of immense appeal…Cotik invests the material with so much life. Listening to him play is never less than a pleasure, and all twelve pieces are brought vividly and expressively to life.
Textura
“
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
“
among the very best Piazzolla albums
David Denton for David’s Review Corner
“
Bach’s music simply glows under his fingers… a terrific addition for the collection of anyone who loves Bach’s music