Raffi Besalyan | Pianist

a true heir of the mainstream of Russian pianism, like Horowitz
CHOPIN Magazine, Japan
a formidable pianist with a commanding presence and rich interpretive gifts
American Record Guide
Technically brilliant... audacious spirit and poetic substance, deeply felt tenderness.
New York Concert Review

Cap Ferret Music Festival '22
Raffi Besalyan spent a week in the south of France in stunning Cap Ferret performing and giving master classes @capferretmusicfestival. Thank you to all involved for this unforgettable...
Album of the Year nominee on Native DSD
"All in all, some spectacular playing. A great one, for sure. Super recording!" ~ Bill Dodd, Native DSD Senior reviewer ...
Steel-riveting performances plumb the depths-review by...
Great review of Besalyan's CD "The Sound of Black & White" by Audio and Video...