Pauline Martin, Pianist

Strad Magazine
"magnificent in Arnold’s Trio . . . Pauline Martin [ is] the bedrock of the [ St. Clair ] trio . . . Together they give as fine an account as you are ever likely to encounter."

Grand Haven Tribune
". . . a standing ovation was given guest artist Pauline Martin, nationally known pianist who played Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18," with beauty and power."

Detroit Free Press
" . . . excellent CD"

Gramophone                                                                " The [Sir Malcolm Arnold's] own suite for solo piano, Homage to the Queen, makes thoroughly diverting listening . . .expert and stylish . . . the relaxed bonhomie of the music making is easy to enjoy."

CD Classics
"There is no denying the passion and commitment of (performers Pauline Martin, Geoffrey Applegate and Marcy Chanteaux)...bold and energetic readings"

 Now Magazine
"Outstanding."

Eccentric Newspapers, Detroit
Headline: Pauline Martin Thrives On Challenges
"Etudes by Rachmaninoff and Chopin were presented as encores for the cheering, applauding audience. There are many competent pianists with impressive technique these days. Few can elevate themselves above the technical showmanship. Pauline Martin belongs to this select group who can and do."

Dagbladid-Visir, Reykjavik, Iceland
"a delightfully fine pianist. She played . . . with a great deal of energy, power and confidence."

Winnipeg Free Press
"Her innate musicality is a revelation"

Windsor Star (Windsor, Canada)
"Enter last-minute replacement, Pauline Martin, [ who] played [ the Schumann Concerto] with grace . . . temperament, risk and confidence"

Brandon Sun (Canada)
" . . . remarkable, even dazzling . . . with a sensitive grasp of the music backed by rare intelligence."

Washington Post
"Gripping performance"

Salt Lake City Deseret News
"For me, the discovery in this collection is Arnold’s own piano suite, "Homage to the Queen", [ played by Pauline Martin] . Here was the playful angularity (e.g. jagged syncopations of the waltz) of his best music, but with a French sensibility that embraced everything from Faure to Poulenc"

Dearborn Press and Guide
"Martin showed an exquisite touch, even runs and clearly defined melodies [ in Mozart’s Concerto in A, K. 488] ."

Morgunbladid (Reykjavik, Iceland)
". . . magnificently played. Pauline Martin is a powerful pianist . . . a communicative performer."

Audio Adventure
"Pauline Martin makes a meal of this one - her fast movements sparkle and the notes ripple off the keyboard with a life of their own. I can’t imagine better performances."

Winston-Salem Journal
"Martin solos jauntily in a lighthearted suite from the ballet ‘Homage to the Queen’. . . . Arnold’s ‘Five Pieces for Violin and Piano" are played by Boisvert and Martin with passion, astringency and jazzy flair. And this diverting disc [ Hobson’s Choice] ends bracingly with a taut performance of the Op. 5 Trio [ by Sir Malcolm Arnold] "

Detroit News
"Guest pianist Pauline Martin is . . . a find. She is thoroughly accomplished and responsive to the unpredictable demands of performance."

Eccentric Newspapers (Detroit)
". . . a rock solid performance of Brahms' D Minor Piano Concerto . . . Martin played the Brahms with a full-driven intensity . . . She outlined many subtle nuances in the music that many pianists tend to overlook . . . The end result was as good as an extra maraschino cherry on an ice cream sundae."