Andrianov and Illarionov

Boris Andrianov is considered one of the most gifted Russian cellists of his generation. A Berlin critic pinpointed the special quality of his playing, by commenting “Andrianov plays like a god, with heart-breaking beautiful softly vibrating bel canto tone and masterly noblesse, always pointing toward the inner core even in virtuoso passages.”

Dimitri Illarionov, one of the most important classical guitarists to emerge from Russia’s younger generation of musicians, can also boast of many international awards and prizes. He leads an active concert life playing solo recitals and appearing with chamber ensembles and symphony orchestras in Russia, Western Europe, the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

The uncommon pairing of cello and guitar proves to be a happy one.

The innate songfulness of the cello adapts nicely in partnership with the plucked precision of the guitar.