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Yegor Dyachkov cello Jean Saulnier piano

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“The expressivity of the two partners is always sincere and totally convincing.”Répertoire Magazine

Lauded for his remarkable stage presence, depth

of insight, nuance and generosity, cellist Yegor

Dyachkov is an inspired recitalist, chamber player and

concerto soloist. His long-standing partnership on

stage and on numerous recordings with pianist Jean

Saulnier has earned the duo recognition as one of the

most accomplished cello/piano tandems on the inter-

national scene. The richly imaginative interpretations

of the Dyachkov-Saulnier duo attest to an uncommon

unity of thought and feeling acquired throughout their

years of musical collaboration.

“Theirs is the kind of dynamic, balanced partnership

that recharges chamber music. These two players

sense one another’s tiny games with time with mind-

reading ease. It’s a soliloquy for two. […] – you can

almost imagine the words between the lines.”

Globe and Mail

“The playing is terrifi c technically, tonally,

and musically.The two artists’ unanimous ensemble

proves that they are regular partners who

succeed in combining virtuosity with close rapport

and in enjoying fl ourishing careers separately

and together.”

Strings Magazine

Cello at the CrossroadsYegor Dyachkov cello Jean Saulnier piano

The Dyachkov-Saulnier duo enjoys offering engaging and original

recitals that are sure to move and energize. This programme

combines thoughtful musical substance and pleasure. Schumann’s

heartfelt Adagio and festive Allegro are followed by two short

pieces by Martinu. They provide an artful conduit between

classical and popular traditions, introducing listeners to the

world of Kapustin’s jazz and Piazzolla’s tango. Atonement by

the internationally-renowned Canadian composer Christos Hatzis

impressively fuses tango, jazz elements and… a Jewish theme!

Profound emotion and sarcastic wit permeate expansive passages of

Shostakovich’s Sonata, a great masterpiece of the chamber music

repertoire. Its Largo is arguably one of the most poignant lyrical

movements by the composer.

P r o g r a m m e

R. Schumann / Adagio & Allegro Op. 70

B. Martinu / Ariette in ragtime/jazz style

N. Kapustin / Two jazz pieces: Nearly Waltz, Burlesque

B. Martinu / Arabesque in tango style

A. Piazzolla / Le grand tango

I n t e r m i s s i o n

Ch. Hatzis / Atonement (written for Y. Dyachkov)

D. Shostakovich / Sonata Op. 40

Please visit www.yegordyachkov.com for more

Yegor Dyachkov is represented by Richard Paul Concert Artists

Phone: 416 595-9555 Email: richard@greatconcerts.com