Reviews1

“…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   March 24, 1985

“…his performances were splendid…Nothing was exaggerated;
nothing was slighted.”

The New York Times  December 11, 1986

“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   October 25, 1988

“…brilliant and individualistic almost to the point of eccentricity….”
“He is a superb pianist.”

The Washington Post  June 21, 1986

“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   March 12, 1985

“Chopin medal winner shows artistic stamina”
“…still the same handsome performer…with his imagination as fresh as ever.”

The Toronto Star   November 26, 1985

“…a rare talent mixed with a physical grace of style and stage presence…
an important and auspicious debut.”

The Monitor, NJ, USA   March 26, 1985

“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   November 24, 1987

“Armenian Pianist tunes up for Jersey Recital”

The Star Ledger, NJ, USA   November 20, 1987

“Armenian Pianists American Odyssey”
“Aroutiun Papazian recasts brilliant career”

The Record, NJ, USA   November 23, 1987

“Papazian Premiers Intriguing Delalian Concerto”
“His playing – light and flowing… was heavenly… Papazian nimbly pulled a charm out of every dancing note.”

The Tech, Boston, USA   March 4, 1986

“Papazian obliges Chopin’s whims”
“Extrovert, operatic, impetuous, and ardent…”
“This was music making from the source.”

The Boston Globe   February 14, 2001

“…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 Press Journal  April 13, 1995

“You knew you were in the presence of a genuine artist.”

The Bergen News, Arts & Leisure   November 29, 1995

“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 Bergen News, Arts & Leisure   April 2, 1997

“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.”

The Sun Bulletin   April 12, 1996

“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…”

Chelsea Clinton News   November 30, 1995

Preview – “Artur Papazian: Piano Maniac”

U.S. 1, NJ, USA   March 27, 1996

“Bene Pogorelich, Meglio Papazian” – [Good is Pogorelich, Better is Papazian]

SuperStereo, Italy   1984

“Papazian “gioca” al pianoforte”
“…an astute Houdini…”

Il Giornale, Milan   December 18, 1987

“Papazian was the moral winner of the competition: poet of the keyboard – mature and complete, incomprehensibly awarded the third prize.”

Il Giornale, Milan   October 24, 1980

“Papazian a tutto Chopin”
“La Gioventu musicale Milanese rinasce al piano con Papazian”

Il Giornale, Milan   March 30, 1992

“Tra nostalgia e poesia”

America Oggi   April 2, 1995

“Giovani virtuosi alla ribalta”

Corriere Della Sera   Saturday, December 19, 1987

“Vibrante inquietude chopiniana”
“…Papazian indisputably is an artist born for the instrument that he plays.”

La Nueva Espana   December 20, 2000

“…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 di Notisias, Lisbon   July 9, 1979

“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.”

Diario Popular, Lisbon   July 10, 1979

“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.”

A Capital, Lisbon   October 23, 1979

“Endlich gekommen” (Finally arrived)

Hannoversche Allgemeine   Tuesday, March 24, 1992

“Strenge Klavierfarben” (Bold piano playing)

Hannoversche Allgemeine   Monday, March 15, 1993

“Poetisierung der Technik” (Poetry of Technique)

Der Bund, Bern, Switzerland   Monday, March 23, 1992

“Ungewőhnliche Interpretationen fesselten Publikum” (Remarkable interpretations fascinate audience)

Taunus Zeitung, Oberursel   July 14, 1993

“Mit Bravour und Ungestüm” (With bravura and vehemance)

Oberursel Kurier   July 9, 1993

“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.”

Sovietskaya Cultura, Moscow   March, 1983

“The greatest deal of attention was attracted by the third prize winner Artur Papazian, who was considered as a candidate for the first prize…

Tygodnik Powzechny, Krakow   November 9, 1980

“…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.”

Respublica Armenia  October 22, 1997