Acclaim by the National and International Press
“A glowing tone, a seductive timbre and an emotionally pointed approach to phrasing that made you want to hear him again”
“The penultimate concert of the Casals Festival was a revelation. In the years I have been in music, I have never heard an interpretation of Brahms so clearly.”
“Every movement was imbued with its own shade of resigned solemnity”
“Fiery and intelligent, Peled really shone in a bold and dramatically conceived interpretation”
“Overwhelmed us with waves of emotion”
“Simply gorgeous sound”
“He has the flair of the young Rostropovich”
“Peled consistently achieves a pleasing depth of tone.”
“Peled’s playing is sweepingly temperamental with a rich sound, and he is unreservedly immersed in the music”
“There were tears mixed with the applause when this concert ended”
“Peled gave one of the most sensitive and emotional performances I have ever heard”
“His beautiful sound expressed a depth of feeling which evoked a rousing applause from the audience”
Presenter and Conductor Quotes
I have had the pleasure of working with Amit Peled several times, and the collaborations have always been inspiring and deeply meaningful. He always searches for the meaning behind the notes, and it is this quality that has led to consistently memorable performances, and left lasting Impressions with both musicians and audiences.
Darko Butorac
Music Director, Asheville Symphony Orchestra
Music Director, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
It was a joy to welcome Amit back to Tucson. He brought the house down with a commanding performance of the Dvořák Concerto.
Paul Meecham, President and CEO
Tucson Symphony Orchestra
It is always a thrill to welcome Amit back to Tucson. The artistic collaboration that we have enjoyed is invigorating for the orchestra and the audience, and the partnership we have formed is one that will last for many years to come. It is Mr. Peled’s instrumental mastery, artistry, and generous musical spirit that has made this possible.
Benjamin Nisbet, Artistic Administrator and Orchestra Manager
Tucson Symphony
Amit Peled was scheduled to play with me and the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony in the 20-21 season. Alas, this was postponed due to the pandemic. I immediately re-invited him for this season where he, the orchestra and I just performed the Dvořák Cello Concerto. I am glad I did so. We have worked together on several occasions now, but perhaps this was Amit at his most inspired. This is a work which lives inside him and with which he tells a captivating story, always in a newly considered and fresh way.
Christopher Zimmerman
Music Director, Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
Music Director, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Amit Peled is a humble but quite remarkable artist whose talent and musicianship live in service to the music he played with us. He is always learning, and he is eager to share—through outreach with younger children, interviews on public radio, pre-concert talks with the conductor, and in his very warm playing. His personality is equally warm, and our audiences loved him.
Paul Hegland, Executive Director
Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra
Amit is everything you could ask for in a guest artist. Extraordinary artistry, a profound communicator with audiences, and a deep commitment to engage students at every level. The FSO is proud to feature him as often as possible.
Jonathan Kerr, Executive Director
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Photo: Philip Bermingham