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“With brilliant solo work, Mesa took rich and rewarding artistic ownership…”

“Mesa, a young and charismatic Cuban-American cellist, tears into each piece like there’s no tomorrow and has already performed with top orchestras worldwide”

”…in both works, Mesa made it clear that both marvelous technique and captivating interpretation are a part of his music storytelling ability.”

“….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…..”

“…. 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….”

“….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….”

“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.”

“…Mesa play it magnificently”

“Perhaps the most emotionally resonating part of the entire concert was the solo performance of Andrea Casarrubios’ “SEVEN”….Mesa’s rendition was greeted by a standing ovation from the Madison faithful, proving to be among the standout performances of the night.”