“Baeva was in total command, bringing refinement to the score’s jagged edges and playing with poise and heartfelt expression. There was bravura and mystery too, with an alertness to the composer’s waltz-like gestures.“

“Britten’s Violin Concerto followed, marking the New York Philharmonic debut of Alena Baeva. Immediately her sweetness of tone captured the ear and she proved herself to be an artist possessing both elegance and power. She addressed Britten’s virtuosic runs, double-stops, up-bow spiccato and all manner of technical challenges with precision and flair. Even in the most technically daunting moments, Baeva was completely in control of sound production, tone colour and phrasing, skilfully navigating Britten’s challenges with playing full of purpose and character. The way she pulled sound out of the violin was utterly captivating, and throughout the work, her poise and precision carried through. A standing ovation from many.”

“Alena Baeva, making her New York Philharmonic debut, played with assertive beauty and vibrato so quick, at times, that it seemed to disappear. With her understated legato and handsomely voiced harmonies, she made things sound easy. In guttural passages, she indicated Britten’s intentions without compromising her ability to return to lyricism.”

“Mesmerizing performance by violinist Alena Baeva and spectacular playing from the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.”

“Baeva’s performance under the direction of Minasi, which created a revolutionary new Beethoven sound with dynamic contrasts and a wonderfully free choice of tempo, was a great moment for Ensemble Resonanz.”

“Violinist Alena Baeva sparked storms of enthusiasm in Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie: a breath-taking performance. Baeva is completely absorbed in her art but does not lose herself in self-expression, instead constantly maintaining dialogue with the orchestra. A brilliant soloist: you are almost afraid that the violin will catch fire! A fantastic performance that will not be forgotten.”

“There are soloists who distance themselves from this somber work, but Alena Baeva’s attitude towards Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No.2 was so vital, dedicated, and warm that it maintained all its purity and all its expressiveness.”

“Special mention should be made of the great violinist Alena Baeva, who was faced with a work in which technical mastery must be combined with character and sensitivity. Baeva brought dazzling sparks to this individual work, imbuing every note with clarity and individual meaning.”

“Baeva charms – sensual and lyrical…. Her technique and tone polish every note and send it out to the audience like a lustrous gem. She possesses awe-inspiring technique, and a tone that is soaring and entrancing.”

“The sheer musical brilliance of Alena Baeva’s collaboration with the Orchestra of the 18^th Century makes their performance essential listening.”

Baeva brings sweetness of tone, flowing hauntingly before taking off with exciting virtuosity.

“Exuberant – Alena Baeva’s interpretation is impassioned and passionate, inexorably leading to a standing ovation from the audience of the RAI Auditorium. She reveals her personal imprint through an ever brilliant and light sound, accompanied by an enviable variety in vibrato and impeccable technical mastery.”

“Fine technique and imaginative phrasing…. In the Canzonetta, her beautiful violin tone and her lovely shaping of Tchaikovsky’s song-like melodies marked her out as an outstanding player, and her account of the Finale was not only strikingly virtuosic but had a compelling quality of joyous abandon.”