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It is in excellent hands with the violinist Tomás Cotik… because a musician of great size is ‘talking’ here, as witnessed by his earlier recordings, which extend from Telemann, Bach and Schubert to Piazzolla. Thanks to the idiomatic touch, Cotik really makes this music swing, but he also knows how to hit the lyricism in the slow parts. This is ‘entertainment’ on a high level
Opus Klassiek
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His pure sound, perfect intonation and fast tempos mean that Bach’s fiendishly difficult challenges become more exposed, yet he never misses a beat… the golden glow of his violin…a sound that is honest and clean
GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE
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their lofty musicianship dwarfs their profound scholarship
Fanfare Magazine
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conviction, commitment, diplomacy, and character
The Strad
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With a broad and balanced sound and great technical ability, Cotik displays well-articulated phrases, with mood contrasts, and an individualized treatment…This version of Cotik is exuberant in its beauty and greatly inspired creativity.
Sonograma
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Telemann’s Fantasias…have recently gone through something of a rediscovery and are increasingly being performed by first-rate violinists. One such is Tomás Cotik…The overall feeling that comes through here is of a performer who genuinely enjoys presenting this music.
Infodad
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These are exactly what you would expect from Cotik–tasteful and well played.
American Record Guide
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…intellectual intensity and fresh characterizations that are akin to violinists like Gidon Kremer, Paul Zukofsky, and Joseph Szigeti at their best. Cotik walks a thin line between trenchant and tenuous that beckons your attention at every moment.
Classics Today
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a musician who prepares thoroughly and has great respect for the music he performs
The Palm Beach Arts Paper
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This is an excellent recital. I enjoy the Piazzolla Tango Etudes more as played by Cotik than by anyone else.
American Record Guide