Ksenija Sidorova - Piazzolla Reflections - Gramophone [AFC]

For me, there was no choice but Astor Piazzolla for this, the tanguero's centenary year. And no tribute proved as thought-provoking and just plain enjoyable as Ksenija Sidorova's. Never mind that she plays on an accordion, her sizzling recording of the Bandoneon Concerto can proudly stand alongside the composer's own.

Gramophone

08 December 2021

Ksenija SidorovaPraised as “revelatory” (New York Times) with “breathtaking virtuosity” (The Observer), Ksenija Sidorova is the leading ambassador for the classical accordion. Both a unique and charismatic performer, Ksenija is passionate about showcasing the vast capabilities of her instrument. Her repertoire spans from Bach to Piazzolla, from Efrem Podgaits and Václav Trojan, to Erkki-Sven Tüür and George Bizet, as well as new accordion concertos composed especially for her, plus a multitude of chamber pr