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Critic's Choice American Record Guide 2020
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“Flutist Eugenia Moliner and guitarist Denis Azabagic are without a doubt one of my favorite Duos. Here they bring us The Folias of Spain by Marin Marais and the 12 Fantasias of Telemann with a guitar accompaniment composed by Alan Thomas... the music It sizzles, it cooks, it steams. Gorgeous sound and gorgeous playing delight the ear... be certain to check out their other recordings”
American Record Guide Read full review “The extra fluidity of the flute and its own distinctive kind of intimacy help..."
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" It’s a real challenge to take something very familiar and make it sound new... the Cavatina Duo successfully met that challenge"
WTJU 91.1 FM - Ralph Graves Read full review |
“I believe that Marais would smile and nod approvingly at a performance executed with such sensitivity and as beautifully as this one is by Moliner and Azabagic.”
Jerry Dubins-Fanfare magazine, USA Read full review |
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“The splendidly international coupling of Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagić offers playing of polish and panache..."
Colin Clarke, Fanfare magazine, USA Read full review |
“Cavatina Duo, superb! She has it all: technique, intonation, emotion"
David Reznik, Fanfare magazine, USA Read full review |
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"There is much, much more to this disc, and I’ve but only hit a few highlights. The playing is fluid, well-balanced, and precise by the duo. The nimbleness of Moliner is matched by her easy and clear playing, making each work speak with excellent clarity. The guitar of Azabagic is the perfect partner,
Bertil van Boer, Fanfare magazine, USA Read full review |
“Described by Gramophone as "relentlessly mellifluous" and by Grammy-winning producer and leading guitarist David Starobin as "simply the finest flute-guitar duo on the planet", the Cavatina Duo offer a recording for our times: music at once heartbreaking and uplifting.”
Click Musique Read full review |
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“Both( Marais and Telemann)are here played by flute and guitar. And how good they sound!
It is very clear how adventurous and diverse the Cavatina Duo is in its choice of repertoire. Music Web International Read full review |
“Moliner is a flautist of tonal purity and dexterity who brings consummate taste..."
Donald Rosenberg, Gramophone Magazine Read full review |
