Anna Gourari is one of those rare artists who draws attention with both talent and charisma. Gourari goes her own way as an interpreter, collecting many fans along the way, but leaving some listeners vexed at her bold originality. But no one has doubts about her formidable technique or her keen musical sense. Gourari is also an actress and media personality, having appeared in a major role in the 2001 Werner Herzog movie Invincible, and having made six short documentary-style films about art in Russia for Deutsche Welle TV. Gourari possesses a broad repertory that includes wor...