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January 17, 2008
Dazzling !
Some time ago this blog urged its readers not to miss performances of the Greek composer Xenakis work for solo cello "Kottos".
Following those evenings in the Purcell Room in London's Southbank centre there was an invitation to perform the work in the Wigmore Hall for which this was a review :-
Music Web International - Wigmore Hall Jan 8 2008
"...The opening of the second half was, for me, worth the cost of a ticket on its own. Cellist Oliver Coates performed Xenakis’ solo work, Kottos. A highly demanding technical challenge, using many contemporary sounds and rhythmic complexity, Coates was always in control and full of charisma. This was a highly communicative performance, full of rich sonorities and musical integrity. Coates is a master of his instrument, who had me transfixed for the duration of the performance. This was virtuosity in the extreme – and he made it seem easy. He is, without a doubt, someone who has a dazzling career ahead of him."
Posted by Perkins at January 17, 2008 10:34 AM