Critic's Choice American Record Guide 2020
“Flutist Eugenia Moliner and guitarist Denis Azabagic are without a doubt one of my favorite Duos. Here they bring us The Folias of Spain by Marin Marais and the 12 Fantasias of Telemann with a guitar accompaniment composed by Alan Thomas... the music It sizzles, it cooks, it steams. Gorgeous sound and gorgeous playing delight the ear... be certain to check out their other recordings” American Record Guide Read full review |
“…a remarkable, expressive, emotive CD that takes the listener on a true journey of sound…All of the playing is inspirational, combining rich, gorgeous, colorful tone quality with impeccable phrasing, technique, and ensemble playing… Moliner and Ruhstrat play with such close ensemble that they might as well be one person… This album is a perfect medium for appreciating Moliner’s exquisite playing. Her control, her impeccable intonation, and her ability to blend seamlessly with subtle changes of tone color are second only to her expressive artistry. Every moment of the CD is entertaining, moving, and impressive!”
Read full review The Flutist Quarterly (Jessica Dunnavant) |
"Moliner is a fantastic flutist. Every note she plays is part of the story. She weaves a line with colors, vibrato use or the lack thereof, and a sensuality that is exactly what this music requires. The ensemble between her and guitarist Denis Azabagic is tight - they play as one. I can't recommend this recording highly enough. It is a master class in musicality from track 1 through track 15." Flute Talk Magazine |
"Fascinating world of sound …..Irresistible pulse of the dances, All played to the manner born by Eugenia Moliner and her Balkan guitarist Denis Azabagic….This music is for anybody who is responsive to music incorporating colourful and evocative melody and almost hypnotically joyful rhythm… Beautifully performed— Buy the disc." Flute - The journal of the British flute Society Magazine |
"We begin with Cavatina Duo, the husband-and-wife team of Eugenia Moliner and Denis Azabagic, a duo who represent that ideal pairing of state-of-the-art practitioners of their respective. Add to that, a recording which constitutes the complete (as of this writing) æuvre for this medium of a fine composer, David Leisner, and you have a disc which is indispensable. A great album...All involved should take a bow!" Soundboard - read full review |
“The Cavatina Duo, Eugenia Moliner and Denis Azabagic, take to the Piazzolla pieces with sensual sounds and an earthy musical understanding of the genre. They play with warm, resonant sounds. Their sometimes playful, sometimes soulful approach to the tangos is just what the pieces need . . . This pair serves up a rich selection of flute and guitar repertoire with a hand-in-glove style of playing.” American Record Guide |