"Technical dexterity, charismatic virtuosity, a concert by flutist Guzman cannot so much be defined as a concert for the ears, but more so as a symphony for the heart."
Pacifica Tribune
"Viviana Guzmán delivered a voluptuous performance for the San Jose Chamber Orchestra."
San Jose Metro
"Guzmán improvised freely and very poetically." Bay Area Reporter
"The Music of Passion: from Tango to Flamenco" was from beginning to end,
alluring, exotic, an auditory balm. Guzman on flute stretches the soul and
never leaves the memory.
Pacifica Tribune
"The 'Music of Passion: from Tango to Flamenco' was a stellar performance.
Viviana Guzman is a rare talent. She needs to be heard."
The Stanford Daily
"Wow, wow and triple wow! A magical night it was in Berkeley . . . and the
flute selections! Now that was truly an evening of talent, beauty,
entertainment and fun."
Kenneth Logan WALX Radio, Berkeley, CA
"Viviana Guzmán gave a stellar performance not only aweing the crowd with
her sublime musical talent, but also with the sensitivity and mastery
in which she expressed the beauty of so many diverse cultures from around
the world." ~Beverly Hills Outlook
"Your music is celestial!"~Isabel Allende
"I love your music, it's truly beautiful!"~Kate Winslet
"Very nice performance. You are a wonderful musician."~Esther Williams
"Alternately
mournful and playful, the inspired and passionate flute playing of Viviana
Guzmán highlights one of the best albums of 1997. The music is
sensual and earthy, a journey through the wilderness.Throughout, "Planet
Flute" is a triumph of the skill and adventurous spirit of Guzmán
and her ensemble. The album is unique and memorable."
~River Cities Reader
"Planet
Flute's unique blend of instrumentation and styles should delight World
and New Age music fans alike." ~Crossroads Magazine
"An extraordinary
technique and great musicality ... Viviana Guzmán showed remarkable
precision."
~El Mercurio, Santiago Chile
"A remarkable talent and great musicality ... an exceptionally equipped
flutist and a superb performer."
~Jean-Pierre Rampal
"An outstanding
talent ... Ms. Guzmán displays an excellent command of her instrument;
she brings warmth, excitement and vitality to everything she performs.
Her performance style is distinctive, with a tasteful Latin flair."
~Julius Baker
"I have
had the pleasure of auditioning the flautist Viviana Guzmán earlier
this year in New York. She is a first-class musician." ~Sir Georg Solti
"Viviana
Guzmán presented a winning performance of Mozart's Flute Concerto
No. 1. Her tone is of a particularly dark, rich color."
~Beloit Daily News
"Ms.
Guzmán proved to be a consummate artist. Technically flawless,
she played with a bright tone. It was a tone that was as warm and vibrant
in the low register as it was clear and silvery in the upper."
~Janesville Daily Gazette
"Especially
fine playing by flutist Viviana Guzmán."
~The Aspen Times
"She
is a bright young flutist...a delightful musician."
~Bonnie Grice, KUSC-LA Radio
