Полина Осетинская

Vengerov’s attacks bit harshly into the strings, while the movement’s grotesque dance rhythms and pounding piano chords took on the character of a danse macabre. Osetinskaya was especially impressive in the movement’s massive chordal writing, producing orchestral weight without heaviness, while Vengerov matched her intensity in the frenetic violin writing.

The duo kicked off the second season of the Aura cycle with three sonatas from different eras and styles, in an unforgettable evening.

Osetinskaya evoked a variety of shades and characters within the same mood. Her full, grand tone made this festive music sparkle.

Interpreting the compositions of Bach, Glinka and Rachmaninoff, Osetinskaya not only bravely redefined all the famous performance canons, but she was able to fully adapt her own statements to what the soul wants to say — far from all the masks and dances of the world.