Charles Wolzien

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Concert Reviews

Concert and Recording Reviews

“Wolzien brings a strong stylistic understanding to his performance. Particularly delightful is the Gaillarde de la Guerre by Adrian Le Roy, a virtuosic piece played with impressive control.”
Early Music Colorado News Recording Reviews

"Facile and stylistically acute"
The Denver Post

"Wolzien captured the plaintive mood of the [Barrios] piece to perfection."
New Mexico Las Cruces Sun-Times

"Wolzien, playing traditional and baroque guitar, plucked rich, smooth sounds from his instrument...an unforgettable performance."
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

"Outstanding... remarkable...as the music whispered into silence, there was an audible exhalation from the bemused audience, a rare tribute to the artistry of the performer."
Sierra Vista Herald

“An exceptionally clean guitarist”
New York Times

“Engaging charm of manner”
Los Angeles Times

"For making the complex seem facile, Wolzien's guitar solo (Sonata Op. 15 by Giuliani) was a highlight”
Unita County Herald

“A magnificent performance”
Canon City Daily Record

“Performed with precision and feeling”
Long Beach Press-Telegram