Reviews

The Times
“...exquisitely refined playing - strongly communicative and
splendidly full-blooded.”

Daily Telegraph
“It was the warmth and flexibility of his reading that
most conmmanded respect.”

The Times
“His playing was out of the ordinary in its involvement...he has
a strong instinct for the melodic moment...his technical brilliance could
hardly have been more dazzling.”

Gramophone
“Impressive pianism - imaginative use of colour...technical
finish in his playing is superb...I have no reservations in recommending
this enterpising release.”

Which Compact Disc?
“A feast of pianistic variety - Geoffrey Saba proves to
be a considerable performer with an individual style - a tour-de-force in
every way!”

The Daily Mirror
“Certainly one of the most impressive piano recitals for
may years...a tour-de-force...he dispatched the Bartok with fluidity,
masculinity, and cogent attention to its springy, salty rhythms.”

Sydney Morning Herald
“A cumulatively impressive recital...respect reached
a level many other pianists might envy.”

Musical Opinion
"A pianist of very impressive technical abilities... thoroughly at home at his instrument and constantly aware of phrase shapes and contours... enviable dexerity..."

Limelight
"... Saba's communication of the 20C disc's changing dimensions, contrasts and bruising moods was eloquent and evocative. He has an affinity with Debussy and his performance of Leonard Borwick's transcription is beautifully shaped and well controlled. Berg's one-movement sonata too is given a powerful reading, Saba probing the shifting textures with an accomplished ease pinpointing the moments of romanticised yearning with a keen intensity and skill. Ravel's Gaspard de la Nuit seethes with vivid effects. This performance of Beethoven's Diabelli Variations wins me over with its acute exploration of irony, pathos, rage and humour to mercilessly pounding virtuosity."