“The sound she draws from that Guadagnini is enormous, sumptuous, and rich in
every register, reminiscent of David Oistrakh at his peak with the color of dark amber.”
American Record Guide
“She knows how to seduce listeners, drawing them into her world with just a few
notes…This is artistry of the highest level.”
Fanfare Magazine
“Here was a lark that ascended with utmost grace and sang in the loveliest of voices.”
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“Singapore violinist, Lee-Chin Siow, slim and svelte in a scarlet sheath, teased out the
glitter of Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy with aplomb.”
The London Times
“Siow has both fire and ice in her temperament, and she knows with unerring instinct
when to apply them.”
Bob Levin, American music critic
“Lee-Chin Siow soared through the indisputably difficult first movement of the
(Tschaikovsky)concerto and arrived at the dramatic cadenza with balance, assertion
and unshakable poise…..(she) delivered every stratospheric high note in perfect tune
and every throaty melodic proclamation with intense drama. Lee-Chin made her exit to
three standing ovations.”
Charleston City Paper
“Lee Chin displayed control and maturity in her interpretation of Mendelssohn’s work.
Each note was played with such flawless precision and expressed with such tender
eloquence that even my heartstrings were tugged at.”
The Star, Malaysia
“Siow proved that she can take flight in a more fiery vein in her solo encore, Ysaÿe's
Sonata No. 6, whose bravura aspects (multiple stops galore) she essayed with tasteful
flair.”
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
“soloist Lee Chin is an astonishing violin virtuoso”
Charleston Post and courier
“the audience were spellbound by her breathtaking fingerwork and virtuosity with the
bow.”
The Straits Times, Singapore
“She is a performer! When in front of an audience Lee-Chin's dedication and love for
the music becomes obvious and electrifies the audience.”
Felix Galimir, violinist
“a mesmerizing combination of delicate and robust passion.”
Bangor Daily News
“ELECTRIFYING” (Tchaikovsky violin concerto with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra)
The Straits Times, Singapore
“The highlight of the evening was Lee Chin’s interpretation of Edouard Lalo’s
Symphonie Espagnole ...her phrasing is fluid and graceful”
The Billings Gazette
© 2009 Siow Lee Chin
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