Testimonials

“Faithfully following the essence of music… The high musicality and sincerity of the Karlíček Duo’s performance are genuine and original… The brothers have distinct characteristics: Josef’s cello is calm and restrained, where Petr’s piano is clear and pleasing. Josef’s cello skillfully distinguishes between the extroversion and introversion of the music, and above all conveys a deeply discreet expression. What the brothers share is a modest attitude that does not put their highly sophisticated and solid technique on display…”

“Throughout this entire CD, both soloists demonstrate their individuality, yet they also connect beautifully, as if to affirm the harmony of their shared origin and expressive character, which shape the duo’s dynamics. Josef’s cello is quiet and restrained… the piano performance is immensely eloquent. Petr clearly shows that Rachmaninov was a master of the piano. The dialogue between the cello and piano in the fast tempo of Beethoven’s Third Sonata is absolutely exhilarating.”