Music

MOZART MATURES

“It’s remarkable. It’s obvious she knows each piece intimately, but she still manages to convey a freshness of one discovering the pieces for the first time. It goes without saying, but lovers of classical music really do need to add this to their library. A wonderful collection of some of Mozart’s most intriguing pieces.” — Review Graveyard (UK)

A CITY OF SILVER & A CITY OF FIRE

A CITY OF SILVER & A CITY OF FIRE from pianist Roberta Rust marks a monumental moment for classical music as the first presentation of music by an American Indian composer performed by an American Indian pianist at Carnegie Hall. Written in celebration of two cities close to the composer’s heart, these works by Louis W. Ballard were originally recorded in 1984.

“…artistically compelling and historically noteworthy…Rust rises to the occasion with a balance of energy, precision and lyricism…” — Classical Music Daily

DIRECT CONTACT

“Rust is a virtuoso of the highest order and the best possible advocate for this music. She has masterly control of tone...her technical control in difficult passagework is clean, the direction of each phrase clear and always musical. This is a memorable program.” — American Record Guide

Devoted To Debussy

“This is quite simply one of the finest Debussy discs I have heard in recent memory...Very highly recommended.” — Fanfare Magazine

Franz Joseph Haydn

“Pianist Roberta Rust is exemplary of all things wonderful in her masterful performances of Haydn at his best...As in all the music here recorded, Rust's performance dances with an immediacy and personal engagement that rarely finds voice in a CD. If you want to hear engaging and gorgeous performances of these well-known works of Haydn, you'd do well to get a copy immediately.” — New York Concert Review

Piano Music of Villa-Lobos

“This CD, spotlighting rarely heard music by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Brazil's greatest 20th Century composer, is a plum.” — The Miami Herald

Three American Premieres

“Riveting performances, a bright and lively recording, and invigorating programming make this a winning release” — Fanfare Magazine

“Her lyrical interpretation successfully projects the romantic core of Prokofiev...” — American Record Guide