Magazines, newspapers and Web-resources about Olga's concerts and recordings

"The piano writing is really thrilling, and needs a true virtuoso to bring it off in performance, something which Russian pianist Olga Solovieva so very comfortably achieves, playing with all the power and stylistic empathy the music demands. [...] This new release is a most compelling one, not only because it contains such attractive late-Romantic music, extremely well-executed and faithfully captured on disc, but because Alexey Stanchinsky really does have original things to say (Philip R. Buttall, MusicWeb International, about CD with Alexey Stanchinsky's music).

 

"Pianist Olga Solovieva blasts into the works with an imperious, crystalline authority that serves it to perfection. How judiciously this pianist measures the weight and mood of each item within her entire programme" (Howard Smith, CD Spotlight - about recordings of Galynin)

 

"The performances are exceptional." (Tim Ashley, The Guardian about CD with Boris Tchaikovsky's Piano Quintet)

 

"The Vanburgh Quartet and pianist Olga Solovieva put real intellectual muscle behind the physical weight of their playing." (Philip Clark, Gramophone about CD with Boris Tchaikovsky's Piano Quintet)

 

"...Schumann’s piano music holds so many happy memories for me that I was looking forward to Solovieva’s performance, not having heard her in anything but ensemble music last year
and been bowled over then by her sheer musicianship. She did not disappoint. Singing (noiselessly) as she played, she was totally absorbed in these miniature dance masterpieces
as she perfectly captured their magic. Like the music’s reluctance to leave go of the penultimate chord’s notes, I was sorry that her performance had come to the end." (Declan Townsend, Irish Examiner - about the performance of Papillons at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival)

"For pianist Olga Solovieva there can be nothing but praise. She is clearly dedicated to Lyadov’s cause, presenting each piece in the most favourable light. Solovieva is also a real virtuoso, and some very difficult piano writing rolls right off her fingers. The more lyrical  essays are shaped with a loving hand, and there is a feeling of freshness and discovery as she works her way through the early pieces on the disc, sustaining interest throughout." (Donald Manildi, International Record Review - about recordings of Lyadov)

"This disc marks the start of the first complete cycle of his piano music, and is a reminder of what a fine composer he could be within the narrow range in which he worked. <...> Olga Solovieva plays it all with great finesse, but is also not afraid to really let rip when required" (Tim Ashley, Guardian - about recordings of Lyadov)

 

"The supreme clarity of the sound quality adds to the elegance of the performance... Pianist Olga Solovieva brings a velvet, delicate touch to the virtuoso piano part." (Catherine Nelson, The Strad - about recordings of Taneyev)


"Olga Solovieva, as both soloist and accompanist, is one of the best advocates Taneyev has. Urgently recommended." (Jerry Dubins, Fanfare - about recordings of Taneyev)

"Solovieva's brilliant performance of the rare solo piano works makes this album well worthwhile..." (Mike D. Brownell, All Music Guide - about recordings of Taneyev)

"The pianist is sensitive and supportive throughout. ..." (Raymond S. Tuttle, International Record Review  - about chamber/vocal recordings of Boris Tchaikovsky, TOCC0046)

 

"Olga Solovieva plays with fiery conviction throughout..." (David Fanning, Gramophone - about recordings of Galynin)

"Pianist Olga Solovieva, also known for her peerless advocacy for criminally underrated composer Boris Tchaikovsky, puts the best face on this Russian bad boy with crisp fingerwork and a joyous sense of abandon and forcefulness, yet never to the extent where her enthusiasm clouds the waters" (Uncle Dave Lewis, All Music - about recordings of Galynin)

"Excellent young Russian Olga Solovieva (Albany, TROY 749) confirms that Tchaikovsky's piano music is tremendously rewarding, often highly individual..." (Murray McLachlan, Magazine 'Piano')

“…Olga Solovieva plays with steely-fingered brilliance: she’s in complete control of what she’s doing, her rhythmic clarity demanding especial praise.” (“International Record Review” - about Albany CD)

"Olga Solovieva tackles the difficult Concerto with an arsenal of technical gifts and interpretive panache" (Robert Cummings, Classical Net Review - about Naxos CD with Boris Tchaikovsky).

"Olga Solovieva plays this music with relaxed aplomb and perfect sympathy..." (Mark Lehman, "American Record Guide" - about Albany CD)

"...Played with vigorous execution and fiery expression by Olga Solovieva... Solovieva plays with clean execution and even tone..." (Blair Sanderson, All Music Guide - about Albany CD)

"On this new Naxos Olga Solovieva plays with incisive precision and ferocity, persuasively championing Tchaikovsky..." (Mark Lehman, "American Record Guide" - about Naxos CD with Boris Tchaikovsky)

"... an outstanding piano player..." ("Nieuwe Vlaamse Muziek Revue")

News / Новости

Concert in St. Petersburg (with cellist Fyodor Zemlerub)

October 20, 2021:

In the Concert Hall of the Russian National Library (St. Petersburg), a concert with the participation of cellist Fyodor Zemlerub and pianist Olga Soloviova took place. A program of Russian music for cello and piano was presented, including the famous Sonata by Rachmaninoff, which was written exactly 120 years ago.

 

В г. Санкт-Петербург, в Концертном зале Российской национальной библиотеки, состоялся концерт с участием виолончелиста Фёдора Землеруба и пианистки Ольги Соловьёвой. Была представлена программа из русской музыки для виолончели и фортепиано, в том числе - знаменитая Соната С.В. Рахманинова, которая была написана ровно 120 лет назад.

New CDs from Toccata Classics and Grand Piano

October 1, 2021:

A new CD with recordings by Olga Solovieva was issued by Toccata Classics label. The disc contains the works of Nikolai Myaskovsky: two vocal cycles for soprano (Romances to the poems of Lermontov, 'The Notebook of Lyrics' to the verses of Mira Mendelson and her translations from Robert Burns), as well as the Sonata for violin and piano. The singers Elizaveta Pakhomova and Tatiana Barsukova and violinist Marina Dichenko participated in these recording.

Новый CD с аудиозаписями Ольги Соловьёвой выпущен лейблом Toccata Classics. На диске записаны сочинения Николая Яковлевича Мясковского: два вокальных цикла для сопрано (на слова М. Ю. Лермонтова, на слова Миры Мендельсон и её переводы из Р. Бёрнса), а также Соната для скрипки и фортепиано.
В записях также участвовали: певицы Елизавета Пахомова и Татьяна Барсукова, скрипачка Марина Диченко.

October 12, 2021:

The Grand Piano label has released a disc with piano music by the composers of the unique Lyadovs dynasty. Olga Solovieva has recorded several pieces by Anatoly Konstantinovich Liadov (including the world premiere of one of the sketches for the opera 'Zoryushka', recently discovered). The music of the other composers (father Konstantin Lyadov, uncle Alexander Lyadov, cousin Konstantin Antipov, nephew Yevgeny Pomazansky and sister's husband Ivan Pomazansky) was recorded by Dmitry Korostelev.

Лейблом Grand Piano (Naxos) выпущен в свет диск с фортепианной музыкой представителей уникальной династии Лядовых. Ольга Соловьева записала несколько пьес Анатолия Константиновича Лядова (включая мировую премьеру одного из набросков к опере "Зорюшка", обнаруженного недавно). Музыку остальных родственников А.К. Лядова (отец Константин Лядов, дядя Александр Лядов, кузен Константин Антипов, племянник Евгений Помазанский и муж сестры Иван Помазанский) записал Дмитрий Коростелёв.

Concerts in Smolensk

September 28-29, 2021:

On September 29, a conference "From the past centuries to our contemporaries: Through the pages of the musical annals of the Smolensk region" took place in the Smolensk Philharmonу. Olga Solovieva and Elizaveta Pakhomova performed vocal works by Alexey Stanchinsky and Nikolay Myaskovsky. A day before a vocal programme was presented at the Music School named after Glinka by the same musicians, and Olga Soloviova gave a master class.

After that events the radio-programme with participation of Olga Solovieva (and with the extracts from the concert) was broadcasted.

В конце сентября в Смоленске состоялись музыкально-просветительские мероприятия. 29 сентября в Смоленской областной филармонии прошел круглый стол на тему "Из минувших веков – нашим современникам. По страницам музыкальной летописи Смоленщины". Ольга Соловьева и Елизавета Пахомова исполнили вокальные сочинения А.В. Станчинского и Н.Я. Мясковского. Накануне в Музыкальной школе им. М.И. Глинки была представлена вокальная программа, после которой О. Соловьева дала мастер-класс.

По итогам этих мероприятий в эфир вышла радиопрограмма (автор - Евгений Самоедов) с участием Ольги Соловьевой (и с отрывками из концерта) with participation of Olga Solovieva (and with the extracts from the concert).

'Pure Sound' Award Ceremony in Moscow

September 3, 2021:

The ceremony of the announcement of the laureates of the "Pure Sound" International Award for the best audio recording of Russian music took place. Olga Solovieva was invited as a honorary guest (as three times Winner of the previous "Pure Sound Award") to announce the results in the "mixed" nomination.

3 сентября состоялось объявление лауреатов Международной Премии "Чистый звук" за лучшую аудиозапись произведений русской музыки. Ольга Соловьёва была приглашена объявлять результаты в смешанной номинации.

Liadov Festival in Borovichi

 April, 28-29, 2021:

 

Olga Solovieva took part at the 32nd Liadov Festival in Borovichi (Novgorod Region), where she performed piano pieces by Alexey Stanchinsky, and lead the master-class for young pianists.

As a honoured guest she also visited the musical evening "Anatoly Liadov and his circle" at Borovichi Museum.

Ольга Соловьева приняла участие в 32-м Фестивале искусств им. А.К. Лядова в г. Боровичи, где исполнила фортепианные произведения Алексея Станчинского, а также провела мастер-класс для юных пианистов. В качестве почетного гостя она также побывала на музыкальном вечере «А.К. Лядов и его окружение» в Музее истории г. Боровичи и Боровичского края.

  • The concert at Liadov Arts&Music School
  • After the concert at Liadov Arts&Music School, with other participants - pianist and composer Elena Astafieva (left) and soprano Svetlana Astakhova (center)
  • During the master-class
  • After the master-class
  • After the musical evening at Borovichi Museum with the participants - pianist and composer Elena Astafieva and soprano Svetlana Astakhova (right), and with a young listener.

Concert in St. Petersburg (with cellist Fyodor Zemlerub)

October 20, 2021:

In the Concert Hall of the Russian National Library (St. Petersburg), a concert with the participation of cellist Fyodor Zemlerub and pianist Olga Soloviova took place. A program of Russian music for cello and piano was presented, including the famous Sonata by Rachmaninoff, which was written exactly 120 years ago.

 

В г. Санкт-Петербург, в Концертном зале Российской национальной библиотеки, состоялся концерт с участием виолончелиста Фёдора Землеруба и пианистки Ольги Соловьёвой. Была представлена программа из русской музыки для виолончели и фортепиано, в том числе - знаменитая Соната С.В. Рахманинова, которая была написана ровно 120 лет назад.

New CDs from Toccata Classics and Grand Piano

October 1, 2021:

A new CD with recordings by Olga Solovieva was issued by Toccata Classics label. The disc contains the works of Nikolai Myaskovsky: two vocal cycles for soprano (Romances to the poems of Lermontov, 'The Notebook of Lyrics' to the verses of Mira Mendelson and her translations from Robert Burns), as well as the Sonata for violin and piano. The singers Elizaveta Pakhomova and Tatiana Barsukova and violinist Marina Dichenko participated in these recording.

Новый CD с аудиозаписями Ольги Соловьёвой выпущен лейблом Toccata Classics. На диске записаны сочинения Николая Яковлевича Мясковского: два вокальных цикла для сопрано (на слова М. Ю. Лермонтова, на слова Миры Мендельсон и её переводы из Р. Бёрнса), а также Соната для скрипки и фортепиано.
В записях также участвовали: певицы Елизавета Пахомова и Татьяна Барсукова, скрипачка Марина Диченко.

October 12, 2021:

The Grand Piano label has released a disc with piano music by the composers of the unique Lyadovs dynasty. Olga Solovieva has recorded several pieces by Anatoly Konstantinovich Liadov (including the world premiere of one of the sketches for the opera 'Zoryushka', recently discovered). The music of the other composers (father Konstantin Lyadov, uncle Alexander Lyadov, cousin Konstantin Antipov, nephew Yevgeny Pomazansky and sister's husband Ivan Pomazansky) was recorded by Dmitry Korostelev.

Лейблом Grand Piano (Naxos) выпущен в свет диск с фортепианной музыкой представителей уникальной династии Лядовых. Ольга Соловьева записала несколько пьес Анатолия Константиновича Лядова (включая мировую премьеру одного из набросков к опере "Зорюшка", обнаруженного недавно). Музыку остальных родственников А.К. Лядова (отец Константин Лядов, дядя Александр Лядов, кузен Константин Антипов, племянник Евгений Помазанский и муж сестры Иван Помазанский) записал Дмитрий Коростелёв.

Concerts in Smolensk

September 28-29, 2021:

On September 29, a conference "From the past centuries to our contemporaries: Through the pages of the musical annals of the Smolensk region" took place in the Smolensk Philharmonу. Olga Solovieva and Elizaveta Pakhomova performed vocal works by Alexey Stanchinsky and Nikolay Myaskovsky. A day before a vocal programme was presented at the Music School named after Glinka by the same musicians, and Olga Soloviova gave a master class.

After that events the radio-programme with participation of Olga Solovieva (and with the extracts from the concert) was broadcasted.

В конце сентября в Смоленске состоялись музыкально-просветительские мероприятия. 29 сентября в Смоленской областной филармонии прошел круглый стол на тему "Из минувших веков – нашим современникам. По страницам музыкальной летописи Смоленщины". Ольга Соловьева и Елизавета Пахомова исполнили вокальные сочинения А.В. Станчинского и Н.Я. Мясковского. Накануне в Музыкальной школе им. М.И. Глинки была представлена вокальная программа, после которой О. Соловьева дала мастер-класс.

По итогам этих мероприятий в эфир вышла радиопрограмма (автор - Евгений Самоедов) с участием Ольги Соловьевой (и с отрывками из концерта) with participation of Olga Solovieva (and with the extracts from the concert).

'Pure Sound' Award Ceremony in Moscow

September 3, 2021:

The ceremony of the announcement of the laureates of the "Pure Sound" International Award for the best audio recording of Russian music took place. Olga Solovieva was invited as a honorary guest (as three times Winner of the previous "Pure Sound Award") to announce the results in the "mixed" nomination.

3 сентября состоялось объявление лауреатов Международной Премии "Чистый звук" за лучшую аудиозапись произведений русской музыки. Ольга Соловьёва была приглашена объявлять результаты в смешанной номинации.

Liadov Festival in Borovichi

 April, 28-29, 2021:

 

Olga Solovieva took part at the 32nd Liadov Festival in Borovichi (Novgorod Region), where she performed piano pieces by Alexey Stanchinsky, and lead the master-class for young pianists.

As a honoured guest she also visited the musical evening "Anatoly Liadov and his circle" at Borovichi Museum.

Ольга Соловьева приняла участие в 32-м Фестивале искусств им. А.К. Лядова в г. Боровичи, где исполнила фортепианные произведения Алексея Станчинского, а также провела мастер-класс для юных пианистов. В качестве почетного гостя она также побывала на музыкальном вечере «А.К. Лядов и его окружение» в Музее истории г. Боровичи и Боровичского края.

  • The concert at Liadov Arts&Music School
  • After the concert at Liadov Arts&Music School, with other participants - pianist and composer Elena Astafieva (left) and soprano Svetlana Astakhova (center)
  • During the master-class
  • After the master-class
  • After the musical evening at Borovichi Museum with the participants - pianist and composer Elena Astafieva and soprano Svetlana Astakhova (right), and with a young listener.