American Record Guide
CRITIC'S CHOICE, BEST OF 2015
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"If there is a finer flute and guitar duo in the world than Cavatina Duo, I have not heard them. Denis Azabagic and (his wife) flutist Eugenia Moliner are both world class virtuosi and brilliant musical interpreters. And on their delightful disc of operatic arrangements they are immeasurably aided in most of the works by the inspired and creative work of composer and arranger Alan Thomas. ..Powerful performances... irresistible...read more..." Soundboard, US "…Lovely Playing, Relentlessly Mellifluous...and Exceedingly Pleasant..." Gramophone Magazine |
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"With utterly breathtaking brilliance and a confidence that lets them take calculated risks in stride, the Cavatina Duo take us on an enchanted itinerary through some of the most luxuriant music of 19th century opera."
Phil’s Classical Reviews "Breathtaking brilliance...."
Atlanta Audio Society, US "...Electrifying performances from the Cavatina Duo...will leave listeners feeling lighter than air.
A delight" Scene Magazine, UK |
"...Stunning artists..."
"Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and her Bosnian husband, guitarist Denis Azabagic, are consummate virtuosos not merely in their peerless technique but in sheer musicianship..." " This duo’s liquid, dramatic, and highly expressive sensitivities soar with lyricism and infectious rhythms as they tour the constantly changing moods of this opera’s arias..." "Moliner not only matches Joan Sutherland’s peerless full-voiced lyricism in the Verdi but is able to do things with her flute that a soprano can only dream of. And Azabagic is her Richard Bonynge, so expressive, integral, and orchestral in his guitar...read more" American Record Guide, US |
"Flutist Eugenia Moliner and guitarist Denis Azabagic are both phenomenal performers. They make the difficult sound effortless...
Eugenia Moliner performs with a pure, well-rounded tone, even at the extremes of the instrument’s register. Her runs and trills are seamless, and she brings a singing quality and expressiveness to these melodies that (given their origin) is quite appropriate.
Denis Azabagic’s playing is quite agile and clean; the essence of classical guitar technique. I especially enjoyed his performance in “The Carnival of Venice.” As a duo, this husband and wife team is perfectly in sync"
WTJU Richmond, US
