Leonidas Kavakos, a violinist of exceptional caliber, presents Bach's Partita No. 1 in B minor and Sonata No. 1 in G minor for solo violin. In collaboration with pianist Péter Nagy, he performs Stravinsky's Duo Concertant and Suite Italienne. The international press has praised Kavakos's latest ECM recording with Nagy, which combines works by Ravel and Enescu. The artistic results of both concertos are captivating and confirm the critics' assessment.
"In Kavakos's hands, the violin becomes a vehicle for howling, screaming, weeping, or yearning; he infuses the music with humor or passion and is not afraid to take risks. He is emerging as the most important Greek artist on the classical music scene since Callas and Mitropoulos," wrote The Independent. Classic FM Magazine notes: "The Greek virtuoso Leonidas Kavakos transforms his violin into more than just an instrument. With Péter Nagy, he creates soundscapes and moods that remain unimaginable for most others."