J. K. MERTZ: Petra Poláčková, GUITAR <br> BRIDGE 9598This CD marks the first commercial release of recordings by the great Czech guitarist, Petra Polkov. Producer David Starobin writes: "A few years ago I came upon some stunning video of the guitarist Petra Polkov. Since then Ive avidly followed her work, and have marveled at her passionate performances of repertoire spanning the centuries. What a pleasure it was to finally meet in 2024 for these recording sessions in New York City. Petra is a musician

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McDermott has performed the complete cycle of sonatas to great acclaim at the Lincoln Center Festival

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