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Alla Nikitskaya's debut album Romantic Interpretations is
dedicated to the works of the most popular and beloved composers, such as
Chopin, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Debussy. Every piece by Chopin
on this distinguished disc is perfectly judged, and the considerable virtuoso
demands of some of them are never allowed to overwhelm their essential
poetry. Alla's performance of Nocturne in D flat
major Op.27, No. 2 and Etude in A flat major op.25 No. 1 is bristled with
wonderful moments of natural tenderness and sensitivity and the
interpretation of the Revolutionary Etude is marked by deep feeling and
expert precision. Exquisite Consolation No 3 by F. Liszt is performed with a
great sense of taste and natural beauty. Pianist's interpretation of Russian
music is also very moving. Rachmaninoff's Prelude in C# minor op.3 No.2 is
played with great passion and vigor. In contrast, the Tchaikovsky's Nocturne
in C# Minor op.19 No. 2 sounds taut, tinged with lyrical moments of
melancholia. Alla's interpretation of Claire de
Lune (Moonlight) by Debussy is beautifully balanced. It is marked with
delicate line of decoration emphasized by fresh combinations of colours, but at the same time preserves original
substance of the composition and is thoroughly convincing. The natural
intimate and tender piano tone of the pianist is one of the most compelling
features of this very special recording.
Sergei Pavlov, Concert pianist, Grand Prix Winner of The Bartok-Kabalevsky International Piano Competition. Artistic
Director of Debut Piano Studio Toronto,
Ontario, Canada
Alla Nikitskaya is a very
interesting, versatile and gifted musician. Her piano palette is remarkable
for the delicacy which results from the psychological nature of this pianist,
as well as the exceptional quality of her absolute pitch. Perfect, flawless
pitch provides the differentially and clarity of her piano style and, most
important, defines originality and sophistication of phrasing when playing
compositions of various classical music trends. What rivets the attention is
a very special type of pianist’s musical temperament: every composition
is filled, from the beginning to the end, with the candid artistic warmth.
Not a single note sounds indifferent, and each small detail of musical
composition remains vital. The listener will be pleased by her amazingly
careful way of producing every piano sound. Alla’s
keyboard technique is definitely influenced by Russian piano school, and
it’s not a surprise since all her teachers, and even parents, are
representing the Russian tradition in piano playing. Her musical heritage is
built by such great musicians as Lev Oborin,
Heinrich Neuhaus, Emil Gilels,
Vera Gornostaeva and many other beautiful piano
players. While still in Russia,
the piano duet (2-piano and 4-hands) of Alla and
her sister, Maria Nikitskaya, was well-known among
Russian musicians. With both players having the same highest-quality pitch,
they were able to master the ensemble playing to its finest. It’s still
a mystery how these two fragile pianists were managing to produce such a
powerful, multi-dimensional sound in large Moscow concert halls.
Ekaterina Messner, Concert pianist, Laureate
of The International Competition of Chamber Ensembles (Tortona,
1993) and Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory Teacher
The modern piano art development requests from a performer not only the
highest level of technical mastery, but also the original style, aura, great
personality and difference from other performers. All these qualities belong
to Alla Nikitskaya. She
represents the well-known Russian
Piano School.
On her album "Romantic Interpretations" she plays works by F.Chopin, F.Liszt, P.Tchaikovsky, C.Debussy and S.Rachmaninov. Every interpretation we listen to is
original and convincing. Here we are talking not only about the art of soundmaking, technical and professional mastery but,
first, we are talking about the great mastery of interpretation.
Arnold Bulkin, concert pianist, jury member
of children's piano competitions, Dozent of Hochschule High
School of Music And Theatre.
Hannover, Germany
I have worked with many musicians over the years but none as great an artist
as Alla. Her power mixed with emotion is
unparalleled. Her sense of perfection is beautiful in our world of errors,
mistakes and misjudgments. She will make you cry as you hear the intensity in
her playing. This is how Music should be enjoyed!
F. Houston Galloway, Producer, Engineer, Physicist, Musician
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