Michael Kim

• Pianist

Reviews

Michael Kim press reviews

"Plays with the technical assurance and platform poise of a veteran of the concert circuit."

- THE TORONTO STAR

"It was incredibly exciting and exhilarating, and beautifully balanced."

- THE HERALD, Glasgow

"Kim was most effective and expressive, he has a big technique and a razor-sharp attack."

- THE BOSTON GLOBE

"Kim’s clear, crisp technique and ability to effortlessly ripple through the brilliant passage work stood him in good stead here, the concerto’s steely moments clearly etched and sharply outlined." [Prokofiev Second Concerto]

- THE CALGARY HERALD

"Kim’s solo passages presented a fascinating mixture of jauntiness and introspection. This impressive performance received a well-earned standing ovation from the enthusiastic audience."

- THE PRESS-GAZETTE, Green Bay

"There was a consistently high level of professionalism and musicality"

- THE GLOBE AND MAIL, Toronto

“Kim creates an exciting atmosphere with his dramatically propulsive style and fine sense of pacing.”

- THE WHOLENOTE Magazine

“Kim not so much stole the show as set the joint on fire with his electrifying performance... The standing ovation and audience cheers confirmed that this indeed had been one of those special once-a-season performances.” [Tchaikovsky Concerto]

- THE LEADER-POST, Regina