About
A. A. Saygun / Piano Music  (Naxos 8.570746) and pianist  ZEYNEP Ucbasaran

"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..." Howard Smith, Music & Vision

"Her playing is faultless and she clearly understands Saygun's works." Carl Bauman, American Record Guide

"Pianist Zeynep Ucbasaran offers a splendid disc of Saygun's piano music." Paul Turok, TUROK'S CHOICE

"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

"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

"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

"Üçbașaran ve Saygun Naxos'ta: Anadolu'dan ve Aksak Tartılar Üstüne 10 Taslak ilk kez bir CD'de yer alıyor." Evin İlyasoğlu, Cumhuriyet