Nikita Lukinov in Perivale
Authority and poetic mastery with burning conviction and communication
A knight in shining armour sailed through Perivale today with authority and poetic mastery. Whatever Nikita does it is imbued with burning conviction and communication. Veni vedi vinci. Bravo Nikita. Some remarkable playing in a varied programme from Bach to Babadjanian.
Bach’s C sharp minor Prelude with its five part fugue of such imposing majesty. A gently flowing Prelude that was played with poignant meaning and aristocratic poise.From the profound depths of the piano the five part fugue unfolded with mathematical precision combined with deep spiritual meaning as the voices were played with utmost clarity. The final clashing harmonies at the end that like Messiaen two centuries later were to signify the unbearable suffering of a fervent believer.
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