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“A genuine thoroughbred. Like a champion surfer on Rachmaninoff’s most turgid, big melodic waves Finkelmeyer raised the temperature in the hall by several degrees... flirting... startling... stimulating... Among the most sparkling performances of the year.”
–La Nazione, Arezzo, Italy


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“I consider Mr. Christopher Finkelmeyer to be one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation. His technical resources are astonishing and his musicianship is impeccable.”
–Earl Wild


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“...fetching allure...sumptuous tone-painting...relaxed sensuality.”
Fanfare Magazine


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“I was ecstatic with the attendance and the audience response! The publicity we received was much better than usual and I attribute that to your approach to the concert setting and the way in which you present classical music.”
–Holly Richard, Director Quad City Arts and recipient of the William Dawson Award for Programmatic Excellence, presented by the National Association for Performing Arts Presenters


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“Refined expressiveness…a virtuoso of both technical and emotional power.”
The Times Argus, VT


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“That spark of true artistry... that non-definable spirit was there; the tone was beautiful...”
–Irene A. Glasford, author of Rhythm, Reason, and Response


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“I heard Mr. Christopher Finkelmeyer here at the International Busoni Competition and he made a strong impression as one of the most gifted.”
–Paul Badura-Skoda


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“Genial, warm, and quick with his sense of humor,
Finkelmeyer is the type of performer who not only captivates the audience with his talent, but engrosses them with his down-to-earth approach.”
–Tyler JC Whidden, The Chautauqua Institution


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“His ‘Unstuffed‘ presentation brought to mind my fond memories of watching Leonard Bernstein on his Young People’s Concerts.”
–WVIK Public Radio listener Roberta Immele


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“Finkelmeyer Scores a ‘Touchdown’ with Schoolchildren.”
The Dispatch and the Rock Island Argus


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“Outstanding recitals… the students were truly inspired. Besides being a fine musician he is a great communicator.”
–Sue Sgro, President, Toledo Piano Teachers Association


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“Excellently performed by Christopher Finkelmeyer.”
–The British & International Bass Forum Review of Albany Records chamber music cd Paul Ramsier Compositions


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“Without a doubt the greatest talent I have had in all my years of teaching. He is a ‘natural’ … a sensitive intuitive musician who plays with subtlety and touches the hearts of his listeners. His playing has flair and excitement and possesses a charismatic quality which attracts an audience.”
–Donald Isaak, Northwestern University


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“Charisma? He’s got it.”
Exclusively Yours Magazine


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“Christopher awed the audience with his incredible technical ability, and he won them over with his friendly personality. We will definitely invite him back again!”
–Pat Gutenberg, Council for the Performing Arts, Jefferson, WI


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“I like your music.”
–Katie, 2nd grade class, Mulberry Middle School, Muscatine, IA




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