Karen Kushner

When Karen Kushner performed for SBCMS: [May 1999]

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The New York Times: ". . . A personality that has the courage to be expressive on its own terms."

The New York Observer: ". . . A fine technique, a powerful sound . . . her interpretations are intelligent and supple."

Chicago Sun Times: "The Chopin masters of the early part of the century would have adored her."

New York Newsday: "These are performances strong and sensitive, straightforward and intricately nuanced."

Fanfare: ". . . an exhilarating combination of power and poetry."

Stereophile: "Karen Kushner performs these pieces with such rhythmic verve, poetic sensibility, and spirit that repeated hearings each time reconfirmed my initial impression of delight and enthusiasm"

Harold C. Schonberg [formerly senior music critic, The New York Times]: "Temperament, technique, controlled freedom. I am impressed."

Gramophone: "There's a temperamental spontaneity about her playing that I found more refreshing than studio-type caution."

CD Review: "Karen Kushner is a most accomplished American pianist of great intelligence and discernment. One of those welcome pianists who are prepared to take risks--on the strength of her playing here, I look forward to hearing her again."

Majorca Daily Bulletin: "Kushner showed how impressively she could put the strength of her pianism at the composer's service. A sure grasp of musical architecture...playing of perception and delicacy."

The Jewish Press: "Kushner is captivating!"

Omaha World Herald: "Kushner is one of the most successful artists Omaha has produced."

Audio: "A wonderfully polished musician."

The Whig-Standard Magazine: "These debut recordings reveal a pianist who communicates not only complete confidence in her craft, but also a convincing portrait of the music that is remarkably free from the marring idiosyncracies of youthful timidity or self-aggrandizement...an intuitive, secure feeling for the poetic heart of the music...played with great skill and deep sympathy."

Revised 06/22/01