“….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….”
WRTI Presents ASTRAL: Cellist Tommy Mesa Read More »
“…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.”
DIVISION OF MEMORY / Tommy Mesa, Cello / Review Read More »
“…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.”
Springfield Symphony Orchestra returns to Symphony Hall after 2-year absence Read More »
“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.”
The Houston Chronicle Recording Project: Call for Scores with Michelle Cann, pianist Read More »
“…Mesa play it magnificently”
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“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.”
Sphinx virtuosi at Wisconsin Union Theater Read More »
“…they had the audience eating out of their hands from the moment they walked on stage to the very last note. [Thomas and Ilya] were our favorite performers to have at the Wildflower Festival.”
Wildflower Music Festival Read More »
“Cellist Tommy Mesa never wants to play anything the same way twice.”
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“…Greg Zelek and Tommy Mesa, two Juilliard buddies, put on the most enjoyable concert I have ever encountered”
Cello and Organ Concert in Madison, WI Read More »
“Tommy is a world-renowned performer and educator, having appeared in concert for places from Carnegie Hall to the Supreme Court of the United States, and his playing has been described as having a musical intensity that is commanding in every detail…”
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