Этот оркестр поразил меня красотой звучания. Он подарил мне возможность чувствовать эмоции – это игра от сердца. Это то, что я люблю. Музыканты играют слаженно и красиво. Не так часто можно встретить оркестр, который получает удовольствие от процесса игры. Я надеюсь вернуться в Казань снова. I would like to thank the musicians of the orchestra who with such attention treat to my interpretation of Tchaikovsky concert. Sladkovsky is a very refined and dainty musician. It’s a pleasure to work with him. I wish Alexander to make great art strides, which he more than deserves. Tatarstan orchestra already has worth present and I’m sure it will have the great future. I was playing Dvořák today and I was astonished when I found out that the musicians weren’t just accompanying me but they were being creative along with me! I walked onto the stage in a state of exhaustion because I hadn’t slept all night but the musicians were fervent in their playing. They’re easy to fire up, you know. Today I was part of this fantastic orchestra. So there’s a new brand now in Kazan, a reason to come here so you can listen to some excellent music. Now the city has every right to be called a musical center. I’m not comfortable with the word “province”! I... It’s my first contact with TNSO. Perhaps, it’s one of the best Russian orchestras. I will be very glad to get the invitation to perform with this wonderful collective. GSO RT under the leadership of Maestro Sladkovsky is developing. It is gratifying that the orchestra has the support of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan. This is a very wise decision, because investments in the spiritual component are the most expensive. If people have a high spiritual responsibility, they will never do their job badly: hammer nuts or hack. They will be people of high culture in everything. Music is not entertainment, but an introduction to the highest culture. I go to almost all orchestra rehearsals and am amazed at how Alexander Sladkovsky works. He goes through every score with the orchestra to the smallest detail. This is awesome! The current artistic Director invites the greatest soloists to Kazan. The orchestra, passing their skill through itself, is growing every day. I remember the great Rakhlin concerts. I can say with confidence that today's orchestra sounds the same, if not better. The Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra is fantastic! This is a real Russian school - very clear, very strict. All these days there was tremendous energy. Musicians, maestros – we all felt like a big real family! And this energy was transmitted to the public. It was great! The Tatarstan orchestra has really transformed for the better as it radiates quality now! The musicians are truly enthusiastic about their work which serves to show that the orchestral conductor has achieved a lot. I am glad Sladovsky was invited to work in Kazan. Only few people can draw people in packs to the Hall and I believe he is that type of person. Besides, I believe the local audience is very responsive. I don’t judge the city by its gorgeous look as appearances can be deceiving but there are a great number of people gasping for high art here so this festival I think gives Kazan a... Your orchestra has unlimited possibilities. It has so many tints! It was very easy for me to play with the orchestra. The atmosphere in the collectivity is very important for me. I heard that the orchestra is hospitable and open. Now I see that it’s really so. The atmosphere was very comfortable. I’d like to say that the work with the orchestra and Maestro Sladkovsky was great experience for me! Wonderful orchestra! Thank you for the great concert and wish you great happiness!
