Maria Mazo masters sound possibilities of the piano and the composers performed seriously, sincerely and varied in form [...] The 29-year-old Russian is a creator who conjures breathtaking virtuosity and incredible playing elegance.

Erlanger Nachrichten, Germany

Maria Mazo showed the undoubted ability to support her partner violinist with that feeling of someone who fully understands the proper role of deuteragonist while not being inferior and keeping a definite and recognisable personality. The agreement between the two is purely musical: Mazo has demostrated [...] an understanding of the dialogue in chamber music from its very ground.

L'Eco di Bergamo, Italy

I admired very, very much Maria Mazo’s performance of the Hammerklavier-Sonata by Beethoven. What was so superb was the Olympian view that she had of the piece. One could feel the conception from the beginning to the end.

It is such an unusual case when someone that young is capable of playing Beethoven on that level we have not heard from anyone. Her Beethoven was something to remember…

Menahem Pressler, Beaux Arts Trio

At the concerts of Maria Mazo I was happy to experience the combination of concentration and freedom she generates on stage. She has a direct, sincere and unaffected contact with her audiences, and her presence has genuine authority. I was extremely impressed with the depth, power and passion of her musicianship.

Matti Raekallio, concert pianist

Ms. Mazo is an impressive pianist with a musical stature beyond her years that combines thoughtfulness with flexibility in her playing.

Edward Dusinberre, Takács Quartet

Equally convincing in both lyrical and dramatic works, Maria’s interpretations possess a ripe maturity and are never overindulgent. I was immediately struck by her poetic and noble musicianship.

Arie Vardi, concert pianist and conductor

I have heard Maria performing the concerto in C major, KV467, by Mozart in Sala Verdi, Conservatory of Milan. I was happy because this fantastic pianist speaks with Mozart. That performance was very special, very wonderful – all was Music!

Marcello Abbado, pianist and composer

Serenity and introspection coloured Mazo's performance of the Bach-Busoni Chaconne in D minor and works of Brahms and Beethoven; she achieved subtle connection among these different works.

Star-Telegram, Fort Worth, USA

Maria Mazo impressed with her splendid performance of Stravinsky's Firebird.

Goslarer Zeitung, Germany

A pianist of great distinction.

Hastings Observer, UK

In the playing of Maria Mazo there was a fitting combination of pianistic maturity and youth that is hardly to be found in Beethoven performed nowadays.

Rhein-Neckar Zeitung, Germany

Maria Mazo was one of the youngest competitors at last year’s Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and the winner of the judges’ discretionary prize. Those who viewed the PBS Documentary of the Competition “In the Heart of Music” will remember Maria as the poised young woman who greatly impressed Menahem Pressler with her stunning performance of Beethoven’s Hammerklavier Sonata.

The Lane Series, University of Vermont, USA