reviews
ANNA MARIE WYTKO, saxophonist
“Wytko possesses a prodigious technique plus extraordinary control of tone and dynamics…no finer modern advocate for the saxophone”
THE ABSOLUTE SOUND MAGAZINE
“Impeccable sound…Wytko sang through the saxophone”
URUGUAYAN PRESS
One of "10 Classical Recordings You Must Hear"
MUSIC AFICIONADO: ANNA MARIE WYTKO, SAXOPHONIST
“Wonderful playing…inspirational.”
SIMON CHANNING, PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR, ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC, LONDON
“Incredible playing”
MARIA NOEL LUZARDO, SAXOPHONIST, CONSERVATORIO NACIONAL SUPERIOR DE MUSICA - ARGENTINA
“Outstanding”
DOMINGO ROVERANO, PRESIDENT, URUGUAYAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSICIANS
“Virtuoso, brilliant performer”
RICARDO FIGUEIRA, SAXOPHONIST, BANDA SINFÓNICA DE MONTEVIDEO - URUGUAY
"Amazing"
KAREN P. THOMAS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR-CONDUCTOR, SEATTLE PRO MUSICA
"Beautiful sound - technical perfection"
ARMANDO GHIDONI, COMPOSER, ITALY - FRANCE
"Bravo once again!"
JEAN-MARIE LONDEIX, SAXOPHONIST, BORDEAUX, FRANCE
"...incredible. Beautiful tone and musicality, spot-on intonation...she's one of those players who, when you watch and hear her perform, you're like, 'yea, that's a soloist.' I was riveted throughout..."
JOHN MACKEY, COMPOSER
"Anna Marie Wytko possesses all the attributes of an extraordinary soloist."
EUGENE ROUSSEAU, SAXOPHONIST
"Wytko is both a supremely gifted musician and a brilliant young educator."
LIBBY LARSEN, COMPOSER
"Anna Marie Wytko represents the very best of the breed of thoughtful and artistic virtuosi of the saxophone. The beauty, honesty, and musical intelligence are apparent every time I witness one of her performances. She does great service to the furthering of the art of music and the playing of the saxophone."
VICTOR MOROSCO, SAXOPHONIST-COMPOSER
"...brilliant technique, great sensitivity of sonority, exceptional color and very vivid contrasts"
ROGER BOUTRY, DISTINGUISHED COMPOSER-PIANIST (PARIS)
"Great recital...Brava!"
CLAUDE DELANGLE, SAXOPHONIST, CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL SUPERIEUR DE MUSIQUE DE PARIS
"Impressive - a full fledged artist - musical sensibility and technical skill."
DARIUSZ SAMÓL, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL, POLAND
“Superb…beautiful sound, style, and technical control.”
DOUG MASEK, SAXOPHONIST, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
"Beautiful playing...outstanding."
DAVID LITTRELL, CONDUCTOR, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
"Anna Marie Wytko is sure to be in the forefront of the next generation of solo artists who champion the saxophone and its repertoire. Her brilliant technique, beautiful sound, and intuitive musicianship contribute to an artistry that speaks with a unique and compelling voice."
CRAIG KIRCHHOFF, PROFESOR EMERITUS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
"Working with Anna Marie Wytko on the creation and premiere of a new work was like a composer's dream come true. A composer's ideal performer is, of course, one who plays with tremendous mastery and artistry, and who is dedicated to faithfully realizing the composer's vision. But beyond this, she must bring her own ideas about what the piece needs in order to speak to the audience as beautifully and as forcefully as possible. Truly gifted performers don't just play pieces - they make them their own. Rarely have I had the pleasure of working with a performer who so clearly possesses all of these qualities."
CRAIG WESTON, COMPOSER
THE ABSOLUTE SOUND MAGAZINE
“Impeccable sound…Wytko sang through the saxophone”
URUGUAYAN PRESS
One of "10 Classical Recordings You Must Hear"
MUSIC AFICIONADO: ANNA MARIE WYTKO, SAXOPHONIST
“Wonderful playing…inspirational.”
SIMON CHANNING, PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR, ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC, LONDON
“Incredible playing”
MARIA NOEL LUZARDO, SAXOPHONIST, CONSERVATORIO NACIONAL SUPERIOR DE MUSICA - ARGENTINA
“Outstanding”
DOMINGO ROVERANO, PRESIDENT, URUGUAYAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSICIANS
“Virtuoso, brilliant performer”
RICARDO FIGUEIRA, SAXOPHONIST, BANDA SINFÓNICA DE MONTEVIDEO - URUGUAY
"Amazing"
KAREN P. THOMAS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR-CONDUCTOR, SEATTLE PRO MUSICA
"Beautiful sound - technical perfection"
ARMANDO GHIDONI, COMPOSER, ITALY - FRANCE
"Bravo once again!"
JEAN-MARIE LONDEIX, SAXOPHONIST, BORDEAUX, FRANCE
"...incredible. Beautiful tone and musicality, spot-on intonation...she's one of those players who, when you watch and hear her perform, you're like, 'yea, that's a soloist.' I was riveted throughout..."
JOHN MACKEY, COMPOSER
"Anna Marie Wytko possesses all the attributes of an extraordinary soloist."
EUGENE ROUSSEAU, SAXOPHONIST
"Wytko is both a supremely gifted musician and a brilliant young educator."
LIBBY LARSEN, COMPOSER
"Anna Marie Wytko represents the very best of the breed of thoughtful and artistic virtuosi of the saxophone. The beauty, honesty, and musical intelligence are apparent every time I witness one of her performances. She does great service to the furthering of the art of music and the playing of the saxophone."
VICTOR MOROSCO, SAXOPHONIST-COMPOSER
"...brilliant technique, great sensitivity of sonority, exceptional color and very vivid contrasts"
ROGER BOUTRY, DISTINGUISHED COMPOSER-PIANIST (PARIS)
"Great recital...Brava!"
CLAUDE DELANGLE, SAXOPHONIST, CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL SUPERIEUR DE MUSIQUE DE PARIS
"Impressive - a full fledged artist - musical sensibility and technical skill."
DARIUSZ SAMÓL, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL SAXOPHONE FESTIVAL, POLAND
“Superb…beautiful sound, style, and technical control.”
DOUG MASEK, SAXOPHONIST, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
"Beautiful playing...outstanding."
DAVID LITTRELL, CONDUCTOR, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA
"Anna Marie Wytko is sure to be in the forefront of the next generation of solo artists who champion the saxophone and its repertoire. Her brilliant technique, beautiful sound, and intuitive musicianship contribute to an artistry that speaks with a unique and compelling voice."
CRAIG KIRCHHOFF, PROFESOR EMERITUS, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
"Working with Anna Marie Wytko on the creation and premiere of a new work was like a composer's dream come true. A composer's ideal performer is, of course, one who plays with tremendous mastery and artistry, and who is dedicated to faithfully realizing the composer's vision. But beyond this, she must bring her own ideas about what the piece needs in order to speak to the audience as beautifully and as forcefully as possible. Truly gifted performers don't just play pieces - they make them their own. Rarely have I had the pleasure of working with a performer who so clearly possesses all of these qualities."
CRAIG WESTON, COMPOSER
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