Selected Reviews and Articles
Aug Boomkat.com (UK) review of The American Virtuoso, “an exceptional technical faculty, and a massively expressive dynamic range.”American Record Guide review of The American Virtuoso, “Another fine release from the amazing pianist Paul Barnes... Barnes’ steely virtuosity serves the music very well…. With a pianist like this, new American music is in good hands."
American Record Guide review of American Piano Concertos, “Barnes, who has shown his commitment to 20th century piano music…expands his purview with these works, and new music certainly benefits from his support.”
American Record Guide review of Philip Glass Piano Concerto No.2, “Barnes is a pianist of the first order and thoroughly committed to Glass’s music; we’re lucky to have him around.”
Gramophone Magazine review of Philip Glass Piano Concerto No.2, “This is certainly one of the most enjoyable recent releases of Glass's music….Paul Barnes is a shining soloist.”
New York Times review of Philip Glass Concerto No.2 recording: “Lisztian thunder played with deft fluidity by pianist Paul Barnes.”
Clavier Magazine, review of Liszt and the Cross: "It is a majestic, reverential performance that elevates listeners to the sacred experience Barnes so eloquently describes in his lecture."
Boston Globe review of Philip Glass Concerto performance “a strong and sympathetic performance”
Gramophone Magazine review of Glass transcription CD: “pianist Paul Barnes offers a surprisingly expressive reading of his transcriptions from Glass's operas. Atmosphere and rhythmic vitality are more important here than in the Etudes, and these qualities Barnes has in abundance.”
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