Hideko Udagawa

this disc provides an excellent example of ensemble playing as well as showcasing Udagawa’s flair for Khachaturian. — MusicWeb International, 6th June 2014 More…

A former pupil of Nathan Milstein, Hideko Udagawa shares with her legendary teacher a propensity for revealing the violin’s natural soundworld by subtle coaxing rather than applied pressure.... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2016, 4 out of 5 stars More…

A pupil of Nathan Milstein, Hideko Udagawa retains the Master's nobility and warmth throughout a programme of Rachmaninov transcriptions centred on Mikhailovsky's skilful adaptation of the Cello... — BBC Music Magazine, February 2010, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Udagawa’s natural flair for this repertoire is much in evidence and her relatively full tone and light touch are as nicely suited to Arensky as to Stravinsky, although her intonation is a little... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2021 More…

Fascinating repertoire of Russian rarities, including a Cesar Cui world premiere recording, although performance aren’t uniformally ideal. Panfilov provides fine but vital support. — BBC Music Magazine, August 2018, 2 out of 5 stars More…