Report about the International Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition in The Strad. Full article available online.
“Meruert Karmenova (b.1993) from Kazakhstan played with thoughtful and sensitive phrasing from the outset of the Wieniawski, with a real sense of communication. She was graceful in the slow movement, and pushed ahead in the animato section, sometimes almost overtaking Borowicz. In the finale she had suitable virtuoso dash.
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In the Brahms, Karmenova had a deft way – supple and communicative – with the internal dynamics of phrases, and she played Kreisler’s cadenza with a delicacy to match her bravura. In the Adagio, the long-breathed spans of melody were caressed and captivating, and the finale was vigorous and flowing. Her playing had serious authority.”