REVIEWS

"Mr. Asuncion is an extremely gifted pianist who plays with great sensitivity and possesses a wonderful technique. He plays with much conviction, emotion and passion." - New York Concert Review

New York Concert Review

“Mr. Asuncion is an extremely gifted pianist who plays with great sensitivity and possesses a wonderful technique. He plays with much conviction, emotion and passion.”
- New York Concert Review

The Washington Post

“Harrell and pianist Victor Santiago Asunción (a poised and imaginative partner throughout the evening) dug into the earthiness of the piece and made sure the melodic material soared.”
- Joe Banno

Baltimore Sun

“ Lynn Harrell’s recital, presented to a packed house by the Shriver Hall Concert Series, had an electric charge. Adding to the voltage was pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion, whose elegant articulation and remarkably sensitive phrasing complemented the cellist’s every step of the way.”
- Tim Smith

Los Angeles Times

“…elegant, liquid playing..”
- Richard S. Grinell

The Aspen Times

“…extremely powerful playing..”

Star Telegram/Fort Worth

“…impressive approach to a virtuoso repertoire…”
- Wayne Lee Gay

Sun Sentinel

“…assertive, refreshing approach. It is clear he has something special…”
- Tim Smith

Commercial Appeal

“…Asuncion reeled out the vibrant finale, bringing the audience to its feet.”
- Christopher Blank

The Daily Mississippian

“His technique and skill is by far innate. Many pianists strive to reach that level of perfection but Asuncion has a sensitivity and technique that was given to him at birth. He is definitely a force to be reckoned with in the world of classical music.”
- Tarynne Swarts

Philippine Daily Inquirer

“He had complete abandon in Liszt’s Sonata in B minor, where he combined power and warm touch. His technical prowess could not be faulted as he fired brilliant octaves, handsome staccato in the fugue, and dynamic chords, all starkly contrasted by an alluring singing tone.”
- Antonio C. Hila

PASA Reviews

“Asuncion didn’t airily toss them off (Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit), even though he could do so; he’s clearly too good a musician for that. He did play with a studied yet matter-of-fact formality that made the fairy-tale-with teeth atmospheres, inspired by poems of Aloysius Bertrand, shiveringly real.”
- Craig Smith

Commercial Appeal

“Asuncion is captivating to watch as his face broadcasts the emotional changes he attempts in the music…ravishing…creates a multi-layered, richly-textured sound.”
- Christopher Blank

Philippine Star

“The formidable Asuncion, showed outstanding technical command. His skills, revealing extensive and fastidious training, rendered the climax exciting; indeed, electrifying. Prolonged and resounding applause brought on a Chopin etude.”
- Rosalinda L. Orosa

The Business Mirror

“Here was bold playing coupled with secure technique to make you weep as you bask in the glorious music unfolding before you.”
- Joseph O. Cortes