Tonkha and Anna Drubich played Mozart frothily, the way young virtuosos do, and when they occasionally stumbled they smiled and proceeded bravely on; in doing so, they won the audience’s heart. Collection of Evgeny Tonkha Evgeny Tonkha and Anna DrubichTonkha's cellist father Vladimir is also a celebrity whose profound collaborations with composers include a relationship with Sofia Gubaidulina, who is now writing a Sonata for Two Cellos for the Tonkhas, father and son. I talked to Tonkha after the New Year about growing a family and encouraging children with musical talent, and about growing up on the tough streets of Moscow. Collection of Evgeny Tonkha Vladimir TonkhaDid your father have trouble letting go when you moved on to other teachers? I learned then – as I continue to learn – that we should never underestimate the power of music.

Source: Huffington Post January 14, 2018 18:00 UTC