Critical Acclaim for
Rivka Golani
“. . . technical wizardry. . . nothing less than a musical dynamo. . .”
Musical America
“She stands at the head of today's supreme viola virtuosi – white-hot in delivery, kaleidoscopic in tone colours, electrifying in rhythmic attack, an obvious inspiration to composers.” Financial Times, London.
“. . . an artist wholly at one with her instrument, producing rich, singing tone, and displaying an immaculate technique.” Music & Musicians
“Rivka Golani is a magnificent violist, with impeccable technique and both taste and power . . . she may be carving out a place of her own that no other performer on the instrument can reach.” James North, Fanfare Magazine
“. . . riveting, intensely physical stage presence. . . . hurtling momentum, constant risk-taking, complete technical assurance. . . One can only be glad she dedicated herself to art rather than warfare, for she would be an awesome adversary.” The Boston Herald
“. . . I don't think I have ever heard the viola more brilliantly exploited as a virtuoso instrument or more brilliantly played . . .” William Littler, Toronto Star
“No nobler music-making could be imagined than this eloquent performance. I hope aspirant violists observe Golani’s immaculate bowing, the grand tradition brought to the service of inspired musical insight.” Geoffrey Crankshaw, Musical Opinion
“It is a dream . . . A violist of touching depth, as well as a painter and mathematician - altogether a woman of fierce power whose music can fill a whole continent . . .” Abend Zeitung, Munich, Germany
“Her playing was distinguished above all by its passionate intensity . . . And, especially by the sonorous richness of her tone.” John Rockwell, New York Times
“Golani’s stage presence is not one of superficial bravura, but rather of sincerity and compassion.” The Business Times, Singapore
“. . . the soloist completely convinced the audience that the viola is . . . a solo instrument of magnificent sound . . . The artist has temperament galore.” Basler Zeitung, Switzerland
“Her quality of tone, combined with an impeccable musical intelligence makes for a performance that is sure to please the most demanding ear. The list of players in her class is very short indeed. When you combine these fine attributes with other fine
musicians in a collaborative effort, you cannot help but have something that will cause everyone to reach out for more.” Peter Amsel, For The Love of Music
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