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"A brilliant introduction to a young musician with a long career ahead… This Chicago native plays Sarasate seemingly as easy as tying a shoelace… This is the finest Sarasate exhibition since Aaron Rosand."
Soundings Magazine

"What a pleasure to hear this delicious music performed with such verve!… Barton demonstrates wonderful musicianship throughout this recital, along with a technique which is excitingly dazzling even in this era of dazzling techniques."
Fanfare

Performance 10/9 Sound Quality
"Barton's generous Sarasate program (78 minutes!) shows the quality that separates art from prestidigitation: poetic sensibility… Barton applies her agile, stylish, warmly colored playing to a cluster of Spanish Dances and the famous Carmen Fantasy. I used this sonically vivid CD to audition loudspeakers at the Summer Consumer Electronics show in Chicago, and at every stop the mix of infectious music and Barton's crisp, flavorful playing piqued listeners' curiosity. It's an endlessly repeatable delight."
CD Review

"…..beguiling... moments of an almost excruciating beauty… [Barton] leans into the sensuous curves of the melodies in a most enticing way."
Stereo Review

"Rachel Barton is just right for this music, and she has enough technique to play it to advantage. Does she ever!… She has a big, bold sound, with a sweetness that is delightful… But more important, she has a remarkable sense of rhythm, of structure, and she gets these sultry dances just right."
Ultra High Fidelity Magazine

A Recording Made in Heaven
"The recording is definitive, the artistry memorable. Here's how piano and violin are meant to sound in the best seat in the house… Repeated playing has failed to dim my ardor for all involved. If this recording doesn't redefine how seductive a good violin and violinist can be, you need a new sound system."
Synergetic Audio Concepts

"These are zestful, thrilling performances. Partnered so superbly by Samuel Sanders that they seem to be one person with two voices, [Rachel Barton] really gets into the atmosphere of old Spain… All in all, this is as remarkable a first recording for the young violinist as it is a daring choice of repertory to select for one's maiden voyage among the recording media. Brava, Rachel Barton!"
disCDigest

"Rachel Barton's wizardry is to be heard to be believed… A terrific recital."
Soundscapes Australia

"A killer performance by the [18]-year-old on a Spanish classical program just amazes and astounds. Her touch and sound are absolutely wonderful and it's exciting that this is just the beginning. Hot stuff."
Midwest Record Recap

"Rachel Barton recorded this debut recital when she was in her teens. I immediately realized I was discovering a major violinist…The natural musicianship, the ability to remain expressive while tossing off cascades of notes, and the beautiful sound were all indicators too obvious to miss… Barton positively sparkles, as does Samuel Sanders."
Amazon.com

"Fabulous fiddling."
Washington Post

"This violin music may not be deep, but it is delicious throughout, like a fine dessert. Young violinist Rachel Barton plays it with an astonishing feel for its rhythm and melody."
The Audiophile Store

"Lipid, sweet phrasing that would make Sarasate smile. A welcome change from the guts 'n' gore fiddlers and repertoire that are so common these days."
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