Simon Tedeschi – Radio New Zealand 2009

The only word for this astonishing performance is breathtaking. It was absolutely compelling from start to finish. He carried the audience with him every step of the way so that the spontaneous standing ovation at the end was inevitable, really… the ease of his technique and his virtuosity was always at the service of the music and he brought every phrase to life with absolute charisma… as intoxicating as you could wish. The audience was on a euphoric high… an inspired performance”