• "His way with Chopin is fluid and convincing. He plays with a superb control of rubato and has the most beautiful way of melting a phrase."

    Fanfare Magazine

  • “…he pleasantly refrains from overtaxing Chopin’s conclusive Allegro vivace with shimmering grandeur and eloquent precision that could even rival that of Arthur Rubinstein.”

    ConcertoNet

  • “…extremely talented, highly individualistic yet serious musician and pianist…, has a wonderful stage presence.., ..always able to achieve an intense rapport with his audiences…”

    —Bella Davidovich

  • Pianist Labazevitch injects more fire into the two concerto works, rushing the tempos in some passagework to build excitement; orchestra and conductor gamely, calmly follow his lead. Labazevitch is excellent.

    American Record Guide

  • … a born lyrical pianist …

    Septyno Meno Dienos , Lithuania

  • “…a pianist of unusual brilliance and technical accomplishment. He possesses a vivid musical imagination and an open, curious, and receptive intelligence, as well, as a striking musical personality and an excellent stage demeanor.”

    —Jeffrey Swann

  • …exuberant, marvelously multi-faceted performance, …gripping from first note to last.

    The Strad (Paderewski Trio, UK)

  • … a pianist with a great audience appeal and virtuosity ... a sensitive, intuitive musician…

    —Horacio Gutierrez