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<strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong>, Cello<br />
<strong>Press</strong> <strong>Reviews</strong><br />
“The cellist convinces very quickly with confident bowing and clear intonation: She let the<br />
Andante-Variations shine splendidly, and in impressive contradiction to that she performed the<br />
Scherzo with virtuosity and lightness. Technically brilliant and artistically balanced the cadenza<br />
rose, followed by a cantabile and overly emotional d-minor variation with unexcelled<br />
entrancement. The furious concluding sequence became a strong demonstration of excessive<br />
joy of playing and profound dexterity in which the cheerful ado – apparently without any<br />
technical limits – went effectively and with verve through all registers.”<br />
Weser-Kurier, 18 Januar 2010<br />
“Canadian-born cellist <strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong> was soloist of “Variations on a Rocco Theme” op. 33 by<br />
Peter Tschaikovsky. With a flawless intonation in the mostly high registers, an impeccable<br />
technique, a rich vibrato and emphasis she was able to convince.”<br />
Badische Neueste Nachrichten, 15 Januar 2010<br />
“At eye level with Fitzenhagen is, almost 150 years later, Cologne-based cellist <strong>Kaori</strong><br />
<strong>Yamagami</strong>. She performed the series of variations very sovereingly, the balance between<br />
virtuosity and subtle composition succeeded brilliantly. The variations are supposed to allow a<br />
cellist to present his or her entire expertise. <strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong> did not miss a chance. Whether<br />
delicately woven figurations, lyrical cantilenas, trill excesses or rapid movements, she<br />
mastered everything with a great deal of taste and felling.”<br />
General-Anzeiger Bonn, 15 Januar 2010<br />
“Innovative <strong>Yamagami</strong> is one to follow. […] <strong>Yamagami</strong>´s phenomenal control was there from<br />
the first notes – as were the yummy, molasses-thick tones. […] The new piece by Kuzmenko<br />
[…] did give <strong>Yamagami</strong> opportunity to show how one, long sweep of a bow can be broken<br />
down into myriad shades of meaning and colour. […] Let´s hope this recital was more but a<br />
teaser for many more Toronto appearances in the future.”<br />
Toronto Star, 21 November 2008<br />
“The concert was delightful, full of sunshine and subtlety, lyricism and excitement. […]<br />
<strong>Yamagami</strong> responded to the usual demands of this witty, disolated work with zest, grace and<br />
humour.”<br />
Showtime Magazine Canada, 21 November 2008<br />
“The highlight of this evening's concert was from the eight "Pieces for Cello and Piano op. 79"<br />
by the relatively unknown composer who was a good friend of Brahms, Theodor Kirchner. Here<br />
Markus Groh received compassionate support through the brilliant Canadian cellist <strong>Kaori</strong><br />
<strong>Yamagami</strong>.”<br />
Märkische Oderzeitung about the Bebersee-Festival, 22 July 2008<br />
“In "Nigun" from Ernest Blochs "Baal Shen" Suite and Haydn Divertimento arr. by Piatigorsky,<br />
she [<strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong>] convinced with rich feeling for sound through the modulations,<br />
temperament, and a mountain of artistic ideas, as if playing the cello, which she began at the<br />
age of three, were since then already second nature.”<br />
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 15 September 2005<br />
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“The eyebrows squeezed together, the facial expression intensely concentrated: this is how the<br />
Canadian <strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong> sits in the Altar room of the Johanniskirche to draw vibrating<br />
Kantilenen or sparkling scale runs passionately out of her cello.”<br />
Neue Musikzeitung, NMZ, December 2005<br />
“<strong>Yamagami</strong> is a very unique individual to hear perform. […] We are left wondering if playing<br />
this music “feeds” her soul, or sucks life from her. […] This is what “true dedication” looks<br />
like.”<br />
The Tiger´s Eye Canada, Vancouver Festival, 09 August 2003<br />
“With her dash and limitless spectrum of bow colours […] she is destined to greatness.”<br />
The Vancouver Sun, February 2002<br />
“She is a dedicated musician, which I´m sure will succeed in her pursuit in music.”<br />
Boris Pergamenschikow<br />
“<strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong> is an outstanding young cellist on the highest level, with a brilliant technique<br />
as well as the personality of a true performer.”<br />
Frans Helmerson<br />
“<strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong> is one of the most interesting young cellists that I know, for her instrumental<br />
and musical talent and for the vitality and intensity that she can express in her performances.”<br />
Mario Brunello<br />
“<strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong> is one of the most promising young artists on the international scene today.”<br />
Paul Katz (Member of Cleveland Quartetts)<br />
Management Germany, Austria, Switzerland <strong>Kaori</strong> <strong>Yamagami</strong>: Stefan Piendl<br />
ARION kultur & management GmbH ● Mommsenstraße 121 ● 50935 Cologne/Germany<br />
Phone +49 221 – 9 64 34 999 ● stefan.piendl@arion-arts.com<br />
www.arion-arts.com
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