Acclaim

“…[a] master instrumentalist…able to reveal [his] great technical skills…superlative playing…masterful playing…[he] brought Dvorák’s [Piano Trio in E minor, Op. 90 (‘Dumky’)] to magical life, clearly enjoying the lush melodies, the Bohemian rhythms, the dynamic shifts, and the dizzying shifts from one tempo to another. When the thundering, brilliant conclusion of the final movement came, an enthusiastic standing ovation was clear indication that no one wanted the playing to be finished.” – Classical Voice of North Carolina

“…the first-rate harpsichordist Ilya Poletaev…” – Berkshire Eagle

“…Mozart’s extended concert aria ‘Ch’io mi scordi di te…Non temer, amato bene’ followed, richly sung by the mezzo-soprano Susan Graham with sparkling contributions from Ilya Poletaev…” – The New York Times

“His fingers flew over the keyboard brilliantly, with passages of unbelievable virtuosity coupled with a passionate and colorful interpretation…” – translation, Sondrio (Italy)

“…the superb Russian pianist Ilya Poletaev…” – translation, Pierangelo Melgara (Italy)