

“The concept behind this disc is very good and well thought out… the Elaris Duo’s performance the sonorities between the two instruments expertly brought to the fore by both pairs of performers… first rate… is given a strong performance by Elaris… The recorded sound is very good, as are the booklet notes that describe the works presented here as “remarkable jewels… you can’t go very wrong by buying this disc.” “ warm human touch informed by virtuosity… Larisa and Steven Elisha make a strong case for Arthur Honegger’s Sonatine as the one true gem on the disc… confirm that this is music that demands to be heard.” The same goes for these players, Larisa and Steven Elisha fine musicians whose phrasing balances each other in an intimate way… the playing is unusually well balanced and the program is a fine one.” Their styles match to a turn of the page. “Here are three oft-recorded duos for violin and cello.
