“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent” (Victor Hugo, 1802-1885)
SVETLANA KOTOVA
"Pianist of sensitivity, good taste and outstanding technique." El Mercurio, 1993.
"Above the lively winds and a more shaded sound of strings, the glare of the keyboard imposed itself, sparkling thanks to the phenomenal authority of the pianist. Among all the magnificent performers was she who received the most enthusiastic ovations." F. Heinlein, El Mercurio, 1993.
"But in many ways the highlight of the rehearsal was the allocated pianist, one of those who played for the auditions earlier. This was a Russian born Chilean, Svetlana Kotova, who treated us to a recital as she warmed up, including the last movement of the Emperor concerto, and then proceeded to play the Nabucco with a thrilling brilliance that must have warmed the heart of Maestro Benini." B.Dickie (Chicago Opera), 2007
"Of invariably noble serenity in the scrolls of the Adagio, the soloist exhibited a sovereign control in the overwhelming impulse of the beginning, as well as in the fantastic virtuoso demands of the Allegro Finale." El Mercurio, 1995.
"Total control of the piece and the instrument, refined technique at the service of the work, wide register. Rigor and focus, and that seeming ease that denotes great performers." Y. Montecinos, La Tercera. 1994.
"The recital of Svetlana Kotova will remain in the memory and mind of the audience for a long time. Without doubt, it was a true success of the organizers of "Arte '94" to include an artist of this caliber in the International Piano Season." La Discusion, Chillan, 1994.
"Pianist of sensitivity, good taste and outstanding technique." El Mercurio, 1993.
"Above the lively winds and a more shaded sound of strings, the glare of the keyboard imposed itself, sparkling thanks to the phenomenal authority of the pianist. Among all the magnificent performers was she who received the most enthusiastic ovations." F. Heinlein, El Mercurio, 1993.
"But in many ways the highlight of the rehearsal was the allocated pianist, one of those who played for the auditions earlier. This was a Russian born Chilean, Svetlana Kotova, who treated us to a recital as she warmed up, including the last movement of the Emperor concerto, and then proceeded to play the Nabucco with a thrilling brilliance that must have warmed the heart of Maestro Benini." B.Dickie (Chicago Opera), 2007
"Of invariably noble serenity in the scrolls of the Adagio, the soloist exhibited a sovereign control in the overwhelming impulse of the beginning, as well as in the fantastic virtuoso demands of the Allegro Finale." El Mercurio, 1995.
"Total control of the piece and the instrument, refined technique at the service of the work, wide register. Rigor and focus, and that seeming ease that denotes great performers." Y. Montecinos, La Tercera. 1994.
"The recital of Svetlana Kotova will remain in the memory and mind of the audience for a long time. Without doubt, it was a true success of the organizers of "Arte '94" to include an artist of this caliber in the International Piano Season." La Discusion, Chillan, 1994.