Cellist Tommy Mesa signs with Dinin Arts
“….Mesa for his recital commitments, which include his duo programmes with pianist Michelle Cann, Olga Kern, and Ilya Yakushev, as well as his new programme with the bandoneonist and composer JP Jofre…..”
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Cellist Tommy Mesa to receive 2023 Sphinx Medal of Excellence
“…. Tommy Mesa has been awarded with a Sphinx Medal of Excellence, one of the highest honours bestowed by the Sphinx Organization. He is one of three recipients alongside soprano Aundi Marie Moore and composer Joel Thompson….”
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WRTI Presents ASTRAL: Cellist Tommy Mesa
“….Tommy Mesa dreamed of playing the drums, then unexpectedly fell in love with the (nearly human) sound of the cello. As part of our video series, WRTI Presents Astral, this Cuban-American Astral Artist recently visited the WRTI Performance Studio and played three works….”
Susan Lewis
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DIVISION OF MEMORY / Tommy Mesa, Cello / Review
“…Do not hold your breath for Yo-Yo Ma to record this repertoire, for the just-as-excellent Mesa has the field entirely to himself.”
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra returns to Symphony Hall after 2-year absence
“…Mesa appeared by special arrangement with Sphinx Organization, which is focused on increasing representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music and recognizing excellence. He gave a splendid account of the piece, shaping its tender, simple tunes with winning sincerity and delivering its challenging passages with effortless panache.”
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The Houston Chronicle Recording Project: Call for Scores with Michelle Cann, pianist
“Cellist Tommy Mesa and pianist Michelle Cann, along with the Sphinx Organization and PARMA Recordings, have teamed to spearhead a push to find more composers of color.”
Houston Chronicle
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