Press

"Better known to Northwest audiences by her previous name (Natalya Kalendarev), this
pianist was formerly a member a member of the Finisterra Trio and holds her DMA from
the University of Washington. This new CD showcases her formidable technique in
repertoire extending from Clementi to Chopin and Liszt."
Melinda Bargreen, music critic, The Seattle Times

"I am always struck by her presence both as a human being and a musician. She
immediately hooks her audience with the drama and doesn't let go of them until the last
drop of the piece, and such variety of sound and color...this is a rare thing."
Deborah Dewey, pianist

"The playing is superb. The trills, octave passage work, rapid scales, and other brilliant
passage work create a formidable challenge to any player, which Natalya Kalendarev
meets superbly in the performance recorded here."
Paul Schiavo, musicologist and program annotator, Seattle Symphony

"I just finally got around to listening to Natalya Ageyeva's solo CD of Clementi, Chopin
and Liszt. Beautifully done all around."
Jerry Kracht, Director, Second City Chamber Music Series, Tacoma

"In an array of very distinguished performances, we feel as though your entry reflected
the kind of intelligent interpretation and technical expertise essential in an artist."
Barry Alexander, adjudicator, Bradshaw & Buono International Piano
Competition, New York

"Excellent record with such difficult pieces. Most of them you never played for me and I
was glad to discover another side of you. The Clementi Sonata is moving."
Bela Siki, professor and pianist

"This was inspired superlative music making and an appreciative audience gave a
standing ovation, well earned, at its conclusion."
Elizabeth Widel, The Chronicle (Central Washington)