From the Press...

"One could write a long story about Cecylia Barczyk’s unrestrained technique, beautiful sound, musical sensitivity, and unlimited creativity. . . . She is a virtuoso in every way!”
The Warsaw Life (Poland)

"Cecylia Barczyk played with an appealing intensity."
The New York Times (USA)

“The concert was a musical heaven. She deeply impressed the audience with her virtuosity.”
China Music P.R. (China)

"She is the Grande Dame of classical music.”
Gwiazda Polarna (USA)

"Cecylia Barczyk is not only a magnificent cellist, but also a most eminent teacher.”
The Jakarta Post (Indonesia)

“Barczyk carried it all off with an ease and grace that would compare with a young Pablo Casals. . . . She let her flair for showmanship come to the surface so that it came off with a spectacular series of fireworks that was little short of miraculous.”
Waterbury American (USA)

"Her cello sounded like an oratorical speech full of dramatic and sublime declamation, like a chant filled with lofty poetry and deep philosophy.”
Sovietskaya Cultura (Russia)

"Thank you very much for the beautiful performance of my cello sonata at your Tully Hall recital. It contained cello playing of the highest quality. . . . It was most highly communicative and effective. . . . I am most grateful for your devotion and understanding of my work and your outstanding ability to put it across to the audience.”
Elliott Carter (USA)

"At the Japan Teleman Monthly concert she proved herself a brilliant virtuoso.”
Mainichi (Japan)

“Wonderful performance!”
Times (England)

"Cecylia indeed is a top cellist and teacher. We all admire her achievements and humility.”
Aldo Parisot (USA)

"Her performance was awesome! . . . Her closing number by the Polish composer left me breathless.”
The Leader Post (Canada)

“Cecylia Barczyk deeply impressed the audience from the first moment of touching her cello. She is the world's First Lady of the Cello."
Simon Krosky, (Russia)

“Ms. Barczyk gave a scintillating rendition of the Dvorak Concerto. She delivered her solo lines with expressive sensitivity, technical virtuosity, a passionate singing tonal coloring, and an obviously ardent and intelligent communication.”
The Manila Times (Phillipines)

"Barczyk is a lyrical rather than a bold cellist. . . . She played with sympathy, intensity, touching sincerity, and great authority.”
The Washington Post (USA)

"Barczyk gave an outstanding interpretation of Chopin’s works at the Schauspielhaus concert.”
Berliner Morgenpost (Germany)

"It was Cecylia Barczyk’s love for her instrument that gave birth to the International Cello Festival in Maryland. Obviously her virtuosity is personal as well as musical.”
The Baltimore Sun (USA)

"Cecylia Barczyk is a superb musician. Her playing is both dynamic and intelligent.”
Die Union Dresden (Germany)

"Magnificent interpretation of Bach! Excellent technique, beautiful tone, and noble phrasing.”
Daniel Shafran (Russia)