reviews

“Far from the standarized sound of concert Steinways , Nicolas Stavy’s singular piano gives back to Brahms ‘s music its most troubling voice – altogether  enigmatic , like a foreign language, and familiar, like a mother tongue. ”   
 
Gilles Macassar - Télérama - november 2009

“A vision which, with its differences and its personal ideas, can proudly hold its own with those of Katchen, Lupu, and Parahia .”
Classica **** for the Brahms CD - 2010

“...Nicolas Stavy perfectly brings to light the unique quality of these works, as well as their natural poetry , particularly in the masterly-rendered  Variations Opus 18 , …”

Etienne Moreau – Diapason – January  2010

“... Nicolas Stavy seamlessly moves from one mood to another.  His relationship to his instrument is always profound and warm, and his thought unfailingly rigorous...”.

Gérard Mannoni – Classica – February  2010

“ ...Nicolas Stavy‘s consistently expressive interpretation allows the listener to appreciate the rich sound of a Steingraeber E-272 piano, also carefully chosen by the pianist...”
Agnès Jourdain – Piano bleu - 2009

“ The high standard the pianist sets for himself, the depth of his thought , his  magnificient sound and the remarkable  quality of his musicianship elevate these scores to the level of genuine masterpieces. Helen de Mongeroult finds an interpreter worthy of her admirable compositions.” 
Christian Lorandin – Resmusica - 2008

“ Nicolas Stavy then invites us to join him on a very beautiful and challenging piano journey.  His virtuosity is impeccable and totally mastered.  His infinite colours transfigure these youthful pieces and his subtle touch takes us to the heart of their romanticism.  The accomplishment of this young pianist and the beauty of his renderings assure us that a young generation is ready to step into the shoes of the greatest.”

Claude Olivier – Radio Notre Dame

“With great sensitivity, Stavy renders the quiver of life’s threatened fragility, just as the Romantics did later on. ”
 
Yvette Canal – Prestige Audio Vidéo

"We especially recommend listening to the Third Sonata, played with remarkable intelligence.. In the Largo, particularly, Stavy reaches uncommon depths of intensity and emotion, worthy of the greatest interpreters, a high point in this recording, at any rate as far as our ears are concerned .”
Resmusica.com, October 2007

“Nicolas Stavy offers an appealing version, both soberand linear, profound and without affectation, therefore filled with emotion . […]
One of the very best existing versions .”
Marc Vignal (for the  Haydn CD ), Le monde de la Musique, June 2006

“His intelligent construction and accomplished technique , his solar and fluid interpretation of the Variations  reminds one of Jean-Claude Pennetier ‘s successful  recording. (Lyrinx.)   No need to say we will pay close attention to Nicolas Stavy ! ”
Pianiste, June  2006

“How can a 28-year old man have such a vivid experience of despair, suffering, mystery and brotherly love? It was Schubert’s whole world that overwhelmed the audience that day [...] ”
Philippe Andriot, May 2004

“That evening, as undoubtedly in all the other performances, Robin Renucci, his glasses on his nose, was inward-looking and in complete harmony with his text, while Nicolas Stavy impetuously revealed his exuberance in a completely controlled ardour. ”
Theothea, March 2005

“There is no doubt that this young talented musician is a rising star amidst today’s piano elite.”    
Westfälische Rundschau - Klavier Ruhr Festival 2001