Mozart and Schumann compositions

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Reviews of JULIA'S GIFT

Newest Reviews:

"I would like Julia Vieland to know HOW much my children (and their parents - myself and my husband Roberto Diaz) are enjoying her beautiful playing!! Her CD is really all my kids want to hear these days! She is a wonderful pianist - and Sofia, age 5, is a tough critic! Our little Niko, one year old, lights up when I put Julia's CD on; he points at it and smiles."

~ Elissa Koljonen, Celebrated Concert Violinist, November 2007

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"Julia's CD is indeed a gift to teachers. The recording quality is superb, with a warm natural ambiance. The playing is flawless, with cleanly articulated lines that exude emotional sensitivity. The tempi are perfect for a student standard, bright enough to project an energetic drive forwards without being so fast that they are beyond the average ability.

I've played this CD many times for my students, particularly the Bach and Schumann. Those who have met and know Julia know that she exudes personal warmth and a professional passion for our craft. These qualities abound in this CD. Thank you Julia!"

~ John Lampkin, Composer & Teacher, November 2007

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"Brava! Congratulations on an absolutely delightful CD. You are so-o-o musical and I love your selections. It is really a pleasure to listen to. What a grand gift to your children and grandchildren...and to the public."

~ Mary Woodmansee Green, Musical Director, Kennett Square, PA and Hilton Head, SC

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"Julia, thank you for your CD. It is a charming collection of pianistic gems played with fine musicianship."

  ~   Walter Hautzig, Legendary Concert Pianist, Master Teacher, Recording Artist for Americus Records, Inc.

"Vieland finds just the right balance between beautifully polished and sophisticated presentation and sweet, naive emotional core in these masterpieces... a recital that radiates a love for the music and a deep-felt desire to share that passion.  Her 'gift' will charm the child in all of us."

  ~   Peter Burwasser, Music Critic, Philadelphia City Paper

red star

"The piano sound is so warm, so inviting. Kudos for the live-performance-feeling. What Vieland has is perfect.... She gives the composer his due ... showing off the music and not herself, but in so doing she shows herself for the seamless technique and smooth and effortless phrasing. The expressive content is always enunciated by her super-dooper fingers with clarity and simplicity. Hard to do. Bravo!"

  ~   Elizabeth Lauer, Published and Recorded Composer and Pianist (I Virtuosi Records). Assistant to the late Goddard Lieberson of Columbia Masterworks.

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"JULIA'S GIFT is like a delightful visit with well-loved friends... I played many of these timeless piano classics as a child and as an adult, and find Vieland's performance to be completely satisfying and in fact don't recall hearing any rendition more exquisite."

~ Judy Klotz, Laurenceville, New Jersey

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"This collection of familiar works just plain makes you happy. The performing artist has such a pleasant touch and movement. The combination of beautiful music and beautiful playing brings joy. When I am a little down, I put on JULIA'S GIFT and by the end of Twinkle Little Star I am right back up. It is so clean and fresh and you can just feel the love with which the CD was created. I want to make JULIA'S GIFT my gift to those I love. Thank you, Julia."

~ Patricia M. Owens, Brooklyn, New York

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