Press "...her way was pianistic, stressing tonal richness and inflection, and a generous deployment of nuance and dynamic gradations..." "...a noteworthy impression with its lapidarian, clarion-like delivery of ornamentation..." "...her delivery had real concentration and communicative power." "...the Theme [of Jean-Philippe Rameau's Gavotte and Six Variations ] was presented with winning clarity, and as the sequence of variants snowballed, the vortex accumulated winning drama and continuity." "Ms. Suzuki's graciously winning and humorous treatement [of Kabalevsky's Sonata No.3]...the phrasing was deftly pointed, the rhythms lively but relaxed and an appealing nuanced tone quality..." ---New York Concert Review "...perfect balance of drama, intensity and beauty..." "...thousands of finesses, a very lyrical warm tone and a great sense of humor..." ---IBLA Grand Prize International Competition (Italy) "Noriko's clear playing makes the nuances of each era come alive in a truly expressive performance." ---YAMAHA (USA) "...her concert proved a tour de force of pianistic virtuosity...displays an extraordinary talent..." ---Leslie Dreyer, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra "The audience leaped to their feet in a standing ovation as pianist Noriko Suzuki concluded the first half of the program with a performance of Chopin's Andante Spianato and Grand Polonaise Brillante." ---The Rangeley Highlander, Maine (USA) "Pianist Noriko Suzuki, who was also conductor of New York Theatre Ballet's chamber orchestra, was a distinct asset..." ---Back Stage (USA) "NorikoSuzuki's spirited Schumann piano solo is another highlight." ---Explore Dance(USA) "...Noriko Suzuki's confident and well-paced rendering of Chopin's nocturne in C sharp minor..." ---The Dance Insider(USA)