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             Oliver Colbentson playing...  

             The distance in the Hall separating me from the performer, became very short. The violinist played only for me – so precisely, confidentially music entered my soul, so open and sincere was our communication. It seemed, the bow drives not only the violin, but also the souls of those in the Hall. The music escaped, left there, where neither borders, nor frameworks, nor limits, nor authorities, only open space - boundless.
       ...On the stage, there was a dignified man, paternally, with grace, presenting the accompanist, a young pianist, timidly accepting a part of the applause from the Maestro.
        His musical dabs and strokes are soft; the dialogue manner is narrative, warm, and direct. Reading and interpretation of the music follows high standards, bringing unique flavor and refinement.

Gennady Mesh
The Editor, 'Russian Globe' on-line Magazine
November 28, 2010
Northbrook, IL

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