In Singapore, Zlata Chochieva impresses in Schumann and Prokofiev

Zlata Chochieva

By Chang Tou Liang, 18 August 2025

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“Chochieva amply delivered col pugno by the fistful”

Reviewed at Victoria Concert Hall, Singapore on 16 August 2025

Pescetti, Sonata in C minor

Schumann, Davidsbündlertänze, Op.6

Prokofiev, Cinderella - Three Pieces for Piano, Op.95

Prokofiev, Piano Sonata no. 6 in A major, Op.82

Rachmaninov, Étude-tableau in A minor, Op.39 no.6

Tsfasman, Stay With Me

Zlata Chochieva, Piano

Zlata Chochieva in her element in Rachmaninov at Carnegie Hall

Edward Sava-Segal, 2nd April

A recital of two halves for the Moscow-born pianist in her long overdue Carnegie Hall debut.

***11

A dream of a Gerontius from Pappano, the LSO and Chorus

Roy Westbrook, 21st April

Giving their 27th performance of the oratorio, the London Symphony Chorus excel as angelic angels and demonic demons.

****1

Benedetti ablaze with the Philharmonia

Christopher Woodley, 19th April

As gifts to the Philarmonia's 80th birthday season, Nicola Benedetti gives a barnstorming account of Elgar's Violin Concerto before Cristian Mӑcelaru gets emotionally drained by La Mer.

*****

Nicholas McGegan brings delicacy and elegance to Mendelssohn

Erica Miner, 18th April

The Seattle Symphony offers an enchanting evening immersed in the joy and brilliance of both the young and the mature genius of Felix Mendelssohn.

****1

Picture postcard Spain from the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia

Phil Parker, 17th April

Vibrant, colourful music is played with every last ounce of enthusiasm as the Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia rounds off its UK tour at Sheffield City Hall.

****1

Wrangling the octopus: Mahler’s Ninth with Sir Simon Rattle

Chanda VanderHart, 17th April

Less a symphony, more a force of nature, Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in a turbulent, yet spacious reading of Mahler's Ninth Symphony in the Musikverein.

****1

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Chang Tou Liang

Chang Tou Liang, a native of Singapore, is a family physician by profession. Actively following the classical music scene in Singapore since 1979, he has been a music reviewer of The Straits Times from 1997, contributing over 2300 articles to the national daily. He was also editor of several local musical newsletters and served as Artistic Director of the Singapore International Piano Festival from 2004 to 2008. His blog Pianomania has covered international piano competitions and musical events in four continents. He has a keen interest in travelling, street food and cat photography.

In Singapore recital, Zlata Chochieva impresses in Schumann and Prokofiev