Press review
Radio 100.7, Manuel Ribeiro – January 2020
Concert 11th January 2020 at the Conservatoire in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxemburg
Fanfare Magazine, David DeBoor Canfield – December 2018
CD MOMENTUM – DUX LABEL
Interview – Keeping Momentum with Blandine Waldmann
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Fanfare Magazine, David DeBoor Canfield – December 2018
CD MOMENTUM – DUX LABEL
In short, Waldmann’s beautifully thought-out and executed performances of each of these masterworks will serve to convince the listener that a important new exponent of the keyboard has arrived on the scene. Heartily recommended not only to pianophiles but to music lovers of every stripe.
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Fanfare Magazine, Dave Saemann – November 2018
Disque MOMENTUM – DUX LABEL
The French pianist has a big tone, but perhaps what is more important is that she creates a sound appropriate to each of the composers on this disc.
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Fanfare Magazine, Colin Clarke – November 2018
Disque MOMENTUM – DUX LABEL
A terrific disc, thought-provoking and fabulously thought through in terms of repertoire and presentation.
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Jazzport.cz, Jan Hocek – 9th October 2018
Disc MOMENTUM – DUX LABEL
The touch of the pianist is endeavouring to find a sound pallet and a unique color, returned with emotion, without denying the passage of time, on the contrary; and to work with an obstinacy fascinated on the variability of the expression and the dynamics.
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Note 1 Music Neuheiten – September 2018
Disc MOMENTUM – DUX LABEL
[…] The musicality first of all, the technical control and the emotional depth mark the identity of the charismatic pianist. In her first album released on DUX, the artist dedicates herself to some masterpieces of the piano romanticism.
Marc Parella, ex artistic manager – 21th september 2018
I have known Blandine to be a consummate and sensitive pianist possessing an impressive performance style. Her artistry is unique and her interpretations, especially of Scriabin are clear and thoughtful.
Le Journal du Centre – Michel Potier – August 2017
A duet in perfect harmony
Duet with Frédéric Pelassy, violin
The young musician played, once again, with a lot of passion, feelings, giving to the interpreted works, a particular light. Her refinement of touch did not leave the public insensitive.[…] Both musicians in total harmony, made only one, during all the show.
L’Yonne Républicaine – 26th August 2017
“Piano et Violon emportent la salle”
Duet with Frédéric Pelassy, violin
Invited at the Closerie in 2016, Blandine Waldmann had dazzled the public. […] The public was amazed by so much subtlety in their play, one on his bow and one on her keyboard. Both went out of their instrument of the incredible sounds with surprising changes of tempo, mastered brilliantly. Beautiful colored atmospheres, furious rhythms, small delicate breakaways … […]
Le Journal du Centre – Michel Potier – July 2016
The pianist, Blandine Waldmann, enchants “La Closerie”
[…] Precise, sometimes gentle, sometimes powerful. She managed to make the hall of the rural theatre gasp. The audience at ‘La Closerie’ were on their feet when they greeted the pianist with a warm applause.
L’Yonne Républicaine – Martin Michel – July 2016
Under the charm of Blandine Waldmann
The concert pianist Blandine Waldmann offered a superb performance in front of the sold out theatre “La Closerie” […] For more than an hour, the public was under her charm, literally transported by this concert pianist whose performance based around Rachmaninov, Ravel, Debussy and Moussorgski was coupled with an elegance and with an absolutely irresistible simplicity.
Roberta On the Arts – Dr. Roberta E.Zlokever – June 2016
[…] A most memorable highlight was French pianist, Blandine Waldmann […] Ms. Waldmann’s performance, as this young, poised artist tore into the music with poise, pulse, and passion. Her musicality exuded imploding momentum and professional mastery, beyond her years […]
HisVoice.cz – Jan Hocek – May 2016
Double CD release Lunaris
[…] Having taken over the reins of the grand piano Blandine Waldmann, whose style of interpretation does not lack tenderness nor aggression and sounds generally solid, rhythmic and earthy, with a striking capacity to express simultaneously even the most intimate feelings […]
La Gazette del Mezzogiorno – Nicola Sbisà – 18th May 2016
Concerto The Young Apollo de Britten with the Eurorchestra da Camera di Bari, conducted by Francesco Lentini
[…] The pianists Loredana Lentini and Blandine Waldmann form an unquestionably skilled duo. In exemplary style, the two talented musicians have revived Bach’s great creativity with sincere conviction, displaying the powerful content through their refined technique. They displayed the deep sentiments of the works in a fascinating way with an interesting instrumental structure. A huge and well deserved success […]
Bulletin of the SED 1st trimester 2016 – January 2016
A Triumph for Blandine Waldmann
Fanfare Magazine – Huntley Dent – 17th January 2016
Double CD Lunaris – Label Divine Art
Double CD Lunaris – Label Divine Art
[…] Blandine Waldmann returns as the excellent solo pianist […]
Fanfare magazine – Colin Clarke – 15th January 2016
Double CD Lunaris – Label Divine Art
Double CD Lunaris – Label Divine Art
[…] Blandine Waldmann is superb in her keyboard color, unafraid to opt for harsher sonorities when appropriate.
[…] The lonely and lovely Winter Vigil (expressively played here by Blandine Waldmann) being a case in point […](About “Miroir d’un Mirage”) The lumbering gait of the fifth movement is well projected byBlandine Waldmann.[…]
[…] The lonely and lovely Winter Vigil (expressively played here by Blandine Waldmann) being a case in point […](About “Miroir d’un Mirage”) The lumbering gait of the fifth movement is well projected byBlandine Waldmann.[…]
La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno – Nicola Sbisà – 27th April 2015
Concerto The Young Apollo by Britten with the Eurorchestra da Camera di Bari, conducted by Francesco Lentini
[…] The French pianist Blandine Waldmann shines brightly in the fascinating piece by Britten; Young Apollo. The work is rarely performed and it was played with a transcendent warmth by the soloist and by the orchestra […]
Il Centro – 29th May 2014
Paolo Barrasso International Competition in Caramanico Terme
[…] The overall winners are as follows for the concert artist competition category: the Argentine guitarist Francisco Montoya, the French pianist Blandine Waldmann, and the Mexican trumpeter Josè Suarez […]
Il Giornale di Montesilvano – 21th May 2014
Paolo Barrasso International Competition in Caramanico Terme
[…] The overall winners are as follows for the concert artist competition category: the Argentine guitarist Francisco Montoya, the French pianist Blandine Waldmann, and the Mexican trumpeter Josè Suarez […]
Il Tempo – 17th May 2014
Paolo Barrasso International Competition in Caramanico Terme
[…] The overall winners are as follows for the concert artist competition category: the Argentine guitarist Francisco Montoya, the French pianist Blandine Waldmann, and the Mexican trumpeter Josè Suarez […]
Est Républicain – 7th September 2012
[…] It started on a Friday night with a concert performed by a Parisian pianist Blandine Waldmann, young brilliant artist trained at the Brussels Conservatory. Her performance has delighted an audience that wants to see her again soon in our region […] The music lovers said that they had heard was worthy of the best French stages».
Diana André, General Counsillor of Bar le Duc Sud’s district and Deputy Major – 5th September 2012
[…] Blandine wowed the audience with her talent and simplicity! […] She thrilled us as we listened to such great musicians as Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Rachmaninov and Moussorgsky. Those who have not seized this unique opportunity to meet Blandine Waldmann have greatly missed out! As a piano virtuoso, she has enchanted every one of the music lovers amongst us! […]
Est Républicain – 30 august 2012
The painting exhibition […] will also see a remarkable musical approach […]
Website of the Paris’ 9th district – 1st December 2011
Her firm technique will suit the colours of the magnificent programme selected by her: Debussy, Scriabin and Moussorgsky.
“Le Bulletin” Parmain – Jouy-le-Comte – 1st October 2011
She delighted us with her magnificent interpretation of works of Debussy, Rachmaninov and Moussorgsky
Sud-ouest – 16th August 2010
This young pianist combines both a colourful playing and a flawless technique, and has a lot of commitment and passion.