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.

With her lighthearted and playful playing of Bach, pianist Polina Osetinskaya brought all the effortless energy of this music to the keys, energizing both the orchestra and the audience for encores. Such enthusiasm for Baroque music hadn't been heard in Hamburg for a long time!

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