A review of last week's Shostakovich at Lake Champlain Festival.
“Pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn, violinist Frautschi and cellist Sherry delivered the work’s [Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 1] youthful spirit with virtuosity and flair. Frautschi played with a focused sound and a natural lyrical expressiveness, balanced by Sherry’s earthier expressiveness. Solzhenitsyn, Russian-born and Vermont-bred, now playing and conducting around the world, delivered the appropriate brilliance with clarity. It was a joyful performance.”