CRITIC'S CHOICE, HIGH FIDELITY MAGAZINE--
"Every viola fancier will want this disc. Both performances are admirable in this important recording. Schotten suggests the quasi-oriental colors of Bloch and the echt-deutsch neo-classicism of Hindemith, infusing both with the glow of Slavic temperament."
STRAD MAGAZINE--
"The performances here, by a husband-and-wife team who are virtuosos in their own right, are virtually beyond reproach.... On an interpretative level, Schotten is totally at home with all three pieces and his collaboration with his pianist is impeccable."
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR--
"Schotten makes the viola do everything."
NEW YORK TIMES--
"Every time Yizhak Schotten comes to New York, he comes up with repertory that is consistently attractive. He played with fine musicality and technical equipment. The interpretations were assertive in the best sense and expertly played."
OVATION--
"An extraordinary recital by violist Yizhak Schotten."
CLEVELAND PRESS--
"Schotten played astonishingly well, with a pleasingly big tone and a veteran's sense of style."
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER--
"Yizhak Schotten produces one of the most beautiful tones ever heard from the viola."
VANCOUVER PROVINCE--
"The stunning virtuosity of Schotten stole the show. He is well-armed to carve out a significant career."
SEATTLE TIMES--
"Schotten performs with the complete mastery of his instrument that is attained by very few."
CHAMBER MUSIC QUARTERLY--
"Schotten played with affection and drama. He is a superlative artist."
FANFARE--
"As magnificent a performance of the work as I have ever heard, technically impeccable and sensitive to every nuance. Schotten is impressive, an exceptionally strong violist."
JAPAN TIMES--
"Schotten's purity of tone was excellent, and his warmth of feeling and sonority was as sensuous as could be."
SUDOST TAGESPOST, GRAZ, AUSTRIA--
"The viola virtuoso Yizhak Schotten was a brilliant soloist."
STEREO REVIEW--
"A sensitive performance, set forth with all the technical proficiency and sensitivity one could want."
AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE--
"Yizhak Schotten is a master of chamber music as well as of the viola."
HOUSTON CHRONICLE--
"The Israeli violist is very impressive in his handling of the music. His interpretations are incisive and vigorous."
CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER--
"Schotten, who played with a beautiful tone, performed with lyricism and grace."
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT--
"Both works received beautiful performances by Yizhak Schotten."
CINCINNATI POST--
"The viola is such a gorgeous sounding instrument, especially when played by as fine a musician as Schotten."
CONSUMERS RESEARCH--
"Brilliant playing by Yizhak Schotten."
JEWISH WEEK--
"Yizhak Schotten is a superb violist with unfailing pitch, a supple bow arm and impeccable technique. To this one must add a musicianship in which the work comes first."