Words fail me…such control, sensitivity, nuances!… it was exceptional…the virtuosity and the generosity…There was also the body choreography, the bow hairs soared, even the score flew from its stand, such the strength, the commitment, the almost savage bowing and the expressivity of the young violinist possessed the work of Enesco.
A strange impression, that of experiencing a rare moment with Virgil Boutellis-Taft, already accustomed to excellence…

Musical maturity… intelligence… undeniable virtuosity… We particularly admired the round warm sound of Virgil Boutellis-Taft…

Six Romanian dances Sz 56 by Béla Bartók are particularly acrobatic for the violin and Boutellis-Taft employs his instrument impressively, with no difficulty in the harmonics and a virile but discreet sautillé. His 1742 Montagnana produced a brilliant and particularly rounded sound.
In the oriental suaveness of the third dance as well as the vivacity and brilliance of the last three…The duo is simply awesome…

Virgil played beautifully… He brought a dedicated delicacy to the music that blended perfectly with the orchestra under Maestro Neal Gittleman…Virgil’s graceful interpretation resonated marvelously… his cadenza was a tour de force…

The excellent Virgil Boutellis on the violin, vigorous, very modern…

Engaging personality… sweet sound… sophisticated musical sense… facile technique… an extraordinarily talented young artist…

The sound of a violin rises and weeps, remarkable Virgil Boutellis…

An unrivaled violinist…