“Tanya Karyagina played Bach with brilliant fluency and delivered an ideally contrasting performance of Mendelssohn’s Variations Serieuses. Outstanding tone quality.”

“Tanya Karyagina reveled in the elegant alternation of tragedy and optimism that characterize Mozart’s Piano Concert No. 20 in D minor, one of that composer’s most melodic creations.”

“When Tanya Karyagina sits at a piano and places her hands on the keys, her whole demeanor changes. It was unbelievable that such sweet, passionate music could evoke such emotions. It immediately brought tears to [listeners’] eyes.“

“Tanya Karyagina closed this first installment of the annual minifestival of concertos with Schumann’s A minor. Karyagina was at her best in the momentous flowing passages.”

“She’s young, lovely and gifted.

“Tanya Karyagina is one of the most gifted pianists of our country.”