"Played with subtle elegance by the acclaimed Turkish pianist Zeynep Ucbasaran..." New Classics |
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"Finally, a piano recital I'll unhesitatingly list
among the outstanding discs to have come my way in 2008...unfailing
rhythmic clarity and beautifully controlled dynamics..."
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| "Her playing is faultless and she clearly understands Saygun's works." Carl Bauman, American
Record Guide |
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"Pianist Zeynep Ucbasaran offers a splendid disc of Saygun's piano music."
Paul
Turok, TUROK'S CHOICE |
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"She is a wonderful exponent of this music. Her sense of rhythm, so vital here, leads to performances that are full of bounce."
Colin Clarke, FANFARE |
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"Turkish-American
pianist Zeynep Ucbasaran, who has released several strong recordings of
both Turkish and Western music, is entirely comfortable with this
idiom and delivers vigorous, commanding performances."
James Manheim, All Music Guide |
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"Saygun’s Sonatina expertly compresses bold gestures without making the
listener feel short changed. Zeynep Ücbasaran’s technique and
expression are perfectly matched to the material."
Jay Batzner, Sequenza21 |
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"Üçbașaran ve Saygun Naxos'ta: Anadolu'dan ve Aksak Tartılar Üstüne 10 Taslak ilk kez bir CD'de yer alıyor."
Evin İlyasoğlu, Cumhuriyet |
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"Like
Bartok's works, these are the product of a sophisticated musical mind,
while preserving the melodic and rhythmic integrity of the original."
George Dorris, Ballet Review |
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