Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Raised in a musical family—her mother a piano teacher, her father the composer Vladimir Kobekin—Anastasia Kobekina developed a deep connection to the cello early on, one that has taken her from Yekaterinburg to international stages and earned her the 3rd-place Prize at the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition.
Recorded on three historical instruments, including two Stradivaris and a piccolo cello, her new album on Sony Classical, "Bach: Cello Suits," showcases her unique approach to Bach, combining historical performance practice with personal interpretation. In this interview, she shares insights into her musical journey, Bach’s timeless works, and influences beyond the classical repertoire—a conversation full of inspiration, passion, and artistic freedom.
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Released via Sony Classical
#AnastasiaKobekina #ClassicalMusic #Baroque #Cello #Bach #Tchaikovsky #Interview #Qobuz
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English subtitles available
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Deutsche Untertitel verfügbar
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00:00 Intro
00:09 First contact with the cello
01:52 Experiences with other instruments
03:17 Anastasia's musical journey - from Yekaterinburg to international stages
05:32 Describing her musical voice - between tradition and experimentation
07:32 First idea of making the new album Bach: Cello Suits
09:35 Recording process
12:30 Historical performance practice
14:46 Personal connection to Bach's music
15:48 Studio recordings vs. live concerts
17:25 Advice for young musicians - connection and encounters in music
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Raised in a musical family—her mother a piano teacher, her father the composer Vladimir Kobekin—Anastasia Kobekina developed a deep connection to the cello early on, one that has taken her from Yekaterinburg to international stages and earned her the 3rd-place Prize at the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition.
Recorded on three historical instruments, including two Stradivaris and a piccolo cello, her new album on Sony Classical, "Bach: Cello Suits," showcases her unique approach to Bach, combining historical performance practice with personal interpretation. In this interview, she shares insights into her musical journey, Bach’s timeless works, and influences beyond the classical repertoire—a conversation full of inspiration, passion, and artistic freedom.
Listen to Anastasia Kobekina on Qobuz: open.qobuz.com/artist/2645504
Additionally, purchase her releases via our Download Store here:
qobuz.com/store-router/interpreter/anastasia-kobekina/2645504
Released via Sony Classical
#AnastasiaKobekina #ClassicalMusic #Baroque #Cello #Bach #Tchaikovsky #Interview #Qobuz
-
English subtitles available
Sous-titres Français disponibles
Deutsche Untertitel verfügbar
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00:00 Intro
00:09 First contact with the cello
01:52 Experiences with other instruments
03:17 Anastasia's musical journey - from Yekaterinburg to international stages
05:32 Describing her musical voice - between tradition and experimentation
07:32 First idea of making the new album Bach: Cello Suits
09:35 Recording process
12:30 Historical performance practice
14:46 Personal connection to Bach's music
15:48 Studio recordings vs. live concerts
17:25 Advice for young musicians - connection and encounters in music
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