"Playing of tremendous lyricism, and an intellectual depth of interpretation that showed Rachmaninov’s ‘Paganini Variations’ to be a chamber-music work and not just a virtuoso showpiece.” -Bergamo Oggi (Italy) |
"…a tremendous sense of tone…powerful virtuosity and playing of ravishing intensity.” - Berchlesgadener Anringer (Germany) |
"...her Beethoven was marvelously poetic, at once passionate yet restrained... this was a performance to treasure, reminiscent of great performances by Solomon and Ashkenazy.” -Oxford Mail (England) |
"She played brilliantly in an effortless manner; a most sensitive artist." -London Daily Telegraph |
"Her performance in the Mozart concerto made it an outstanding musical event." -San Francisco Chronicle |
"...made a huge impression; she has a true musician’s heart.” - Stavanger Aftenblad (Norway) |
“Miss Stoering is a pianist among pianists…” -Harrow Observer (London) |
“Donna Stoering captured the hearts and minds of a large audience today...” -Yorkshire Post (UK) |
“Stoering has feeling and fluidity; her expressive voice is intimate. But she is also capable of much energy and a feeling for dramatic shifts of mood. Her performance – hard driving, solid and powerful – evidenced a real involvement with the music.” -Boston Globe |
"Her performance was powerful and intensely expressive; a penetrating interpretation with particular musicality and brilliance.” - Sudkurier Konstanz (Germany) |
“...a most persuasive Beethoven Third...her long-sighted phrasing, unshakable definition and robust tone unquestionably showed a pianist to reckon with. It was a resounding performance, full of urgency and impact. Stoering is quite a discovery.” - Contra Costa Times (USA) |
”...her heart seemed to belong to Chopin.” - Los Angeles Times |
“…the incomprehensibly talented Donna Stoering….” - review of Carnegie Hall performance in NY magazine |
“When can you come back?” - Hong Kong Radio & Television |
”A widely expressive style, ranging from lyrical and light to grand and brilliant.” -Union Leader, NH |