This is absolutely stunning - unbelievable virtuosity from both players in a piece which is quite decent musically too, very much a showpiece but not just that. I don't know when the video was made, but Alina is now 38 and pursuing a concert career of the very greatest distinction. Seeing her live, with an orchestra or playing chamber music with the Chiaroscuro Quartet or the pianist Cedric Tiberghien, is an unforgettable experience. 🎻
I had the supreme good fortune to hear this live, at a very rare public performance at Wimbledon International Music Festival in London in 2012 by the same 3 performers. I was in the second row of the audience. The couple to my left had travelled from Portugal just for this concert and the person behind me was a double bassist who had travelled from Tokyo just for this concert! Without doubt the best concert I’ve ever been to!
Rinat, there is no words in this world to describe, how amazing and truly beautiful music that you gifted us all. Thank you. I truly Love you. Rest in peace. And be your soul in Heaven.
Rinat, you were and still are one of my biggest inspirations, i hope to be as good as you one day. May you play again someday, and until we meet again May you rest in peace
