Natalia Tolmachova, Olga Shutko. Romantic Cello. /digi-pack/

Honestly speaking, it is quite difficult to imagine that one can be indifferent to sounding of the violoncello. In the end, it is easier to imagine a person who has just never heard this voice – however, nobody will insert other people's tastes in you... But this disc, it seems, is capable both to make happy those who loves – and to instill love in those who have never paid attention before. It is not for nothing that Olga Shutko as long ago as at the beginning of the 1990s acquired the fame of one of the most talented violoncellists of Ukraine. Afterwards, she became a participant of the State Chamber Ensemble "Kyiv Soloists" – and professionalism of this collective does not need any further comments. However, having listened to this album, you will make sure yourself – in the hands of Olga Shutko the instrument not just sounds. The violoncello here lives a saturated live, breathes full breast, flies freely, whispers gently – a great number of colors and emotions are incarnated skillfully, exactly, elegantly. Yes – maybe, it is elegance that may be called one of main features of the album. It refers both to playing by Olga Shutko and Natalia Tolmachova – not rivalry but deep respect and fine mutual understanding sound in the dialog of their instruments. It is from such things that real romanticism grows...