The New York Time 1. "...Papazian's debut at Carnegie Hall must be counted as one of the season's most exciting concerts. "…Mr. Papazian has a seamless piano technique ─ virtuosic but never ostentatious; his playing is at all times musical." The New York Times 2. "…his performances were splendid…Nothing was exaggerated; nothing was slighted." The Washington Post 3. "The man is a monster pianist, one for whom the most mind-boggling, knuckle-breaking technical feats seem mere child's play." The Washington Post 4. "…brilliant and individualistic almost to the point of eccentricity…." "He is a superb pianist." The Toronto Star 5. “Guest artist made piano sing sweet songs” "…not only a fine pianist, but also a formidable presence.” “…lyrical eloquence that flows like a molten gold.” The Toronto Star 6. "Chopin medal winner shows artistic stamina" “…still the same handsome performer…with his imagination as fresh as ever.” The Monitor, NJ, USA 7. “…a rare talent mixed with a physical grace of style and stage presence…an important and auspicious debut.” The Star Ledger, NJ, USA 8. "Not only were a refined technique and pronounced musicality in evidence during the recital, but intelligence and culture as well." The Star Ledger, NJ, USA 9. "Armenian Pianist tunes up for Jersey Recital" The Record, NJ, USA 10. “Armenian Pianists American Odyssey”. “Aroutiun Papazian recasts brilliant career” The Tech, Boston, USA 11. "Papazian Premiers Intriguing Delalian Concerto" “His playing – light and flowing… was heavenly… Papazian nimbly pulled a charm out of every dancing note.” The Boston Globe 12. “Papazian obliges Chopin’s whims” “Extrovert, operatic, impetuous, and ardent…” “This was music making from the source.” The Press Journal 13. “…a romantic master... Papazian found beauty of arching line, inner voices like a choir and crystal clear articulation... Mr. Papazian painted with an infinite palette of tonal color and technical detail; majestic, playful, introspective, demonic in power, which brought the evening to a brilliant climax..." The Bergen News, Arts & Leisure 14. “You knew you were in the presence of a genuine artist.” The Bergen News, Arts & Leisure 15. "Papazian demonstrated once again his ability to surprise even his most devoted fans; as an artist of enormous range, technical facility, and intelligent interpretation." The Sun Bulletin 16. “Few pianists on the American music scene today capture the soul of Chopin as does Papazian; his flashing technique never overshadowing the intellectual and emotional content of the music.” Chelsea Clinton News 17. “Cult status earned by…Papazian” “Papazian appears the picture of public respectability, yet he has become the most joyously eccentric major pianist of our time...” U.S. 1, NJ, USA 18. Preview - "Artur Papazian: Piano Maniac" SuperStereo, Italy 19. "Bene Pogorelich, Meglio Papazian" - [Good is Pogorelich, Better is Papazian] Il Giornale, Milan 20. “Papazian “gioca” al pianoforte” “…an astute Houdini…” Il Giornale, Milan 21. “Papazian was the moral winner of the competition: poet of the keyboard – mature and complete, incomprehensibly awarded the third prize.” Il Giornale, Milan 22. “Papazian a tutto Chopin” “La Gioventu musicale Milanese rinasce al piano con Papazian” America Oggi 23. “Tra nostalgia e poesia” Corriere Della Sera 24. “Giovani virtuosi alla ribalta” La Nueva Espana 25. “Vibrante inquietude chopiniana” “…Papazian indisputably is an artist born for the instrument that he plays.” Diario di Notisias, Lisbon 26. “…We want to make a comparison: great persons are like great wines – age only improves them. We have no doubt that Papazian will become one of the great personalities of the keyboard.” Diario Popular, Lisbon 27.“He became an idol, fascinating his audiences with his magnificent virtuosity and performances full of poetry. His interpretation of Debussy’s Image can be considered as a model of a most delicate artistic taste.” A Capital, Lisbon 28. “Papazian’s poetical execution… his adept agility and pliancy achieving a degree of near-weightlessness due to his keen sense of rhythm, were simply amazing.” Hannoversche Allgemeine 29. “Endlich gekommen” (Finally arrived) Hannoversche Allgemeine 30. “Strenge Klavierfarben” (Bold piano playing) Der Bund, Bern, Switzerland 31. “Poetisierung der Technik” (Poetry of Technique) Taunus Zeitung, Oberursel 32. “Ungewőhnliche Interpretationen fesselten Publikum” (Remarkable interpretations fascinate audience) Oberursel Kurier 33. “Mit Bravour und Ungestüm” (With bravura and vehemance) Sovietskaya Cultura, Moscow 34. “Papazian attracts attention by vividly expressed individuality. In his performance, the romantically elevated manner of his playing, his winning sincerity, and explosive expression are combined with a maturity of his musical thought, deeply thought out conception and pianistic mastery.” Tygodnik Powzechny, Krakow 35. “The greatest deal of attention was attracted by the third prize winner Artur Papazian, who was considered as a candidate for the first prize... Respublica Armenia 36. “…In two evenings and sold-out halls, Artur Papazian performed Beethoven’s all five piano concertos in a sea of flowers and masses of fans… In this man with an amazing harmony, the talented actor and the talented virtuoso pianist are combined.”
