Ukrainian-born concert violinist, composer, and Assistant Second Concertmaster of the Noord Nederlands Orkest Sergiy Bolotny presents “Little Dutch Rhapsody No. 3: Capriccio Amsterdam”. Arriving digitally on October 2, 2026, the solo violin work continues Bolotny’s exploration of European musical memory, reimagining Pieter Goemans’ classic Dutch theme “Aan de Amsterdamse grachten” through the lens of concert virtuosity. Educated in Lviv, Kyiv, and Vienna, Bolotny bridges regional folk heritage with golden-age Old-Viennese string traditions reminiscent of Fritz Kreisler.
The composition transforms its familiar melodic foundation into an intricate caprice, moving fluently through lyrical cantabile rubato, dense double-stop counterpoint, and playful variations. Rejecting heavy digital processing and artificial compression, the track was captured purely acoustically with natural room resonance. This production choice highlights the raw, breathing presence of the solo instrument—preserving every subtle nuance of bow friction, acoustic air, and warm harmonic overtones.
Following his earlier entries in the *Little Dutch Rhapsodies* and *24 Ukrainian Caprices* series, “Capriccio Amsterdam” reinforces Bolotny’s reputation as a master craftsman. By weaving romantic nostalgia, urban Dutch heritage, and classic European string technique into a cohesive solo performance, Bolotny delivers an evocative, highly sophisticated contribution to modern classical repertoire.
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