“Playing that pulls no punches: Kholodenko is in the elite of classical pianists”
“Kholodenko demonstrates an iron-clad technique, capable of moments of crystalline delicacy”
“A passionate musician with an inherent muscularity and weight to his touch, Kholodenko plays with great colour, poetry, and verve.”
“Thoughtful and expressive, Kholodenko finds a gentleness that is very appealing”
“Carefully contoured and impactful”
“Magnificent polish and beauty”
“Technically phenomenal”
“A deep connection to the music, Kholodenko plays with conviction and purpose, with a delicate and wistful side to his artistry that is utterly charming.”
“A musician of gigantic technical accomplishment and generous poetic gifts”
“Kholodenko discovers each new note and idea, with every moment full of surprise whilst fulfilling the complex logic of late Beethoven. Pianist and composer sounded as one, with the performance closer to an experience of absolute improvisation than one will ever find in the classical repertoire.”
“A powerful sound and fearsomely accurate fingers, bringing an unexpected touch of soulfulness to the music”
“Vadym Kholodenko unleashes limitless virtuosity”
“The heir to the great pianists of the Soviet School”