MUSIC FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO

Fanfare

“Bringing lesser-known Stravinsky into the spotlight, it offers a sterling service to the repertoire. The recording is excellent, beautifully present and with just the right distance between violin and piano. Full and informative notes complete a fabulous release. (…) Stravinsky’s music shines eternal in these often revelatory performances by Monteiro and Santos.”

Gramophone

 “This is a fine traversal of Stravinsky’s output for violin and piano from two of Portugal’s most distinguished chamber musicians. It is particularly welcome because it eschews fireworks for their own sake. Virtuosity is there, certainly, but what I particularly value here is a sense of intimacy, of mellowness of sound...A very fine recording.”

Musical Opinion

“This new recording stands as the most completely authentic collection to have ever been issued. It is splendid recorded; It is the intelligent and profoundly musical approach from this gifted violinist and his admirable partner that is so impressive. Technically flawless, this is one of the Records of the Year.”

Pizzicato

“The violinist’s playing is immensely imaginative and rhythmically precise, so that the moods are worked out very sharply. (…)With technically and expressively outstanding performances and a good sound recording, this Etcetera production is highly recommendable.

Classical Music Daily

Gentle and tender Stravinsky: the two players are an excellent duo.”