Anastasia Kobekina enchants Sternberg with passionate baroque sound!

Anastasia Kobekina enchants Sternberg with passionate baroque sound!

Anastasia Kobekina is causing a sensation in Sternberg

A touch of musical magic wafted around the Gothic hall church of St. Mary and St. Nicholas in Sternberg as the talented cellist Anastasia Kobekina captivated the audience. The prizewinner in residence at the MV Festival presented Paganini's Variations on a theme from Rossini's "Moses in Egypt" with a lot of spirit and impressively showed why she is considered one of the most sought-after musicians of today. Nordkurier reports that after three intensive days of rehearsals with the Basel Chamber Orchestra, Kobekina was ready to bring her skills to the stage.

The collaboration with concertmaster Julia Schröder, who has led the Basel Chamber Orchestra since 2005, was described as particularly dynamic. Schröder, who comes from a Bavarian family of musicians and has a unique style herself, brings a lot of experience and inspiration to the rehearsals. Her intensive involvement with improvisations and different musical styles has shaped her personal sound. Their joint performance in Sternberg immersed the listeners in a musical frenzy. Basel Chamber Orchestra emphasizes the energetic and rousing way in which the musicians present classical repertoire.

A program full of emotions

Kobekina knows how to combine baroque music with sonic treasures from the 20th century. In addition to the variations mentioned, she also presented Silvestrov's “Evening Serenade” and Shaw's “Limestone & Felt”. This diversity of the program reflects her musical interests, which even extend to Venice, where she found inspiration during the isolating times of the Corona pandemic. Her album, based on her first CD recording for Sony, emerges as a labor of love for Kobekina.

She describes the rehearsals themselves as strenuous, but also as a source of great joy. “It's a real challenge to perfect our playing together,” admits this spirited star who is making waves in the music world. Her ability to convey emotion directly into every note is what captivates audiences so much. And as the icing on the cake, she is already planning two more orchestral appearances, both in Sternberg and Neubrandenburg. This promises more musical flights of fancy!

A look at classical music history

But what about the roots of the music that Kobekina and her colleagues bring to life? A look at classical music history shows us the milestones that have shaped the cultural landscape. From the pioneers of the Baroque period such as Bach and Vivaldi to Viennese classical music with greats such as Mozart and Beethoven - each style has its own stories and influences. The website Eork offers a deep source of inspiration for all music lovers who want to understand the careers of these important musicians.

The rich tradition of classical music meets fresh, innovative playing styles - this creates an exciting symbiosis that inspires the audience and makes them think. Kobekina and the Basel Chamber Orchestra are doing their part to keep this tradition alive while at the same time breaking new ground.