Press Quotes:
“An explosion of talent and skill ... Graybil’s formidable technical prowess may not be unique in these days of flashy pianism, but the maturity of his interpretations and the eloquence of his presentation was exceptionally
ripping and illuminating ... This young man has a great career ahead of him ... astonishing”
“An exceptional young artist”
“He becomes so at one with the [music] that the line between composer and performer vanishes. Matthew Graybil’s playing marks him . . . as one of the most sensitive, poetic young pianists to debut on record in recent memory.”
“Hypnotic and compelling”
“While Graybil is able to wow with speed and sound, this seems not to be his particular genius ... [he is] more poet than pianist ... Thoughtful and deeply moving performances such as this far outshine common flash and virtuosity.”
“a thoughtful, sensitive and prodigiously
gifted interpreter”
“Graybil revealed his sensitivity as a musician, his sense for inner detail and melodic line.”
“Graybil has a smooth touch
and is a deep thinker”
“Mr. Graybil took two short mature works by Piston and gave them a formal finesse ... with beautifully worked out feeling”