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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