Daphne Kalotay creëert verhalen die zich verdiepen in de ingewikkelde landschappen van de menselijke psychologie en complexe relaties. Haar proza wordt gekenmerkt door nauwkeurig taalgebruik en een diepgaand vermogen om toegang te krijgen tot het innerlijke leven van haar personages, waarbij hun verborgen verlangens en kwetsbaarheden worden onthuld. Kalotay onderzoekt vakkundig thema's als herinnering, identiteit en de ingewikkelde verbanden tussen kunst en leven. Haar werken bieden lezers een indringende kijk op de menselijke conditie door middel van boeiende en intellectueel rijke verhalen.
Set against the backdrop of classical music, the story explores the intertwined lives of three colleagues and lovers, delving into their complex relationships and emotional struggles. The author, known for her compelling storytelling, weaves a narrative that captures the essence of passion and ambition within the artistic community, highlighting the tensions and connections that define their experiences.
Former Bolshoi ballerina Nina Revskaya auctions off her jewelry collection and becomes overwhelmed by memories of her homeland, the friends she left behind amidst Stalinist aggression, and the dark secret that brought her to a new life in Boston.
Lyrical and evocative, Sight Reading by Daphne Kalotay is an intense, literary love story. When Hazel and Remy happen upon each other on a warm Boston spring day, their worlds immediately begin to spin. Remy, a gifted violinist, is married to composer Nicholas Elko, who was once the love of Hazel's life. Over the decades, each buried secrets, disappointments, and betrayals that now threaten to undermine their happiness. We follow the notes of their complicated, intertwined lives from 1987 to 2007, from Europe to America, and from conservatory life to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sight Reading, from the author of the acclaimed debut novel Russian Winter, is an exploration of what makes a family, of the importance of art in daily life, and of the role of intuition in both the creative process and the evolution of the self.