Radio Belgrade 2 – Broadcast Ars Sonora – Critique by Karolina Zivanovic

Program ‘Le Secret’ recital performed by lyric soprano Ana Cvetkovic and pianist Vladimir Stojnic were the songs from romantic and impressionistic period. Songs were essentially in lyrical character composed by F.Mendelssohn, G.Faure, F.List, C.Debussy and A. Duparc.
Songs by Mendelssohn are far more represented in this program from the rest of authors witch is not a wonder according to a fact that soloist was improving her education mainly in Austria and Germany but also in U.S.A and Belgrade.

Although the program was mostly in lyrical character, there were songs that were different like tense and fast ‘Hexenlied’ Op.8 from Mendelssohn that provide pianist and soloist to show there virtuoso side and excellent technical readiness. It is not possible to notice there remarkable feeling for dynamical nuances as well as perfect language diction from soprano and the comprehensibility of every sung word. The importance of song’s lyrics was very well understood by pianist Vladimir Stojnic, who with his playing, completed the sound image by adapting dynamics according to soloist, and her deeply emotional and expressive interpretation. Most noticeable song on the recital was without doubt ‘Le Secret’ from Faure Op.23/3 written 1881 after which the concert was named. This song of lyrical character, gave performers the opportunity to express their excellent feeling for phrasing. Lyric soprano of excellent intonation and volume, on this occasion also shows musicality, good sense of organizing musical flow that is dynamically equal with melodies driven to logical climax, emphasizing outstanding vocal abilities that led to a great applause of the audience.

The innate pure performance of the soloist and the very precise accompaniment of the pianist, in addition to good engagement, also showed that they communicate very well with one another, which resulted in a convincing performance that was reward with “Bravo” bells. However, this duo has been cooperating successfully for years and in 2013, their recital named ‘Evening of Strauss and Schumann’ won the award from Association of Music Artists of Serbia for the Best Concert. We can only wish them to continue a number of extremely successful concerts.