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“An extraordinary talent from Singapore”
La Tribuna di Treviso, Italy
“21-year-old Alyssa Kok speaks with a maturity that belies her age”
Lianhe Zaobao, Singapore
“Alyssa Kok, a talented pianist from Singapore, captivated those present with a piano recital that filled the space with wonderful sounds. Her mastery of the keyboard and emotional performance stole the hearts of the listeners.”
MojeKatowice, “Muzyka Marzeń na Zadolu”, Poland
“The level of maturity she displayed was astounding, with her poise and clear understanding of the contrapuntal complexities in Bach’s Toccata in E Minor. Her view of Mozart’s Sonata In B Flat Major (K.333) was fluent and limpid…”
The Straits Times, Singapore
“She is truly phenomenal”
Steinway Gallery Calgary, Canada
“Her ability to go into the music and into the spirit of the composer, keeping intact the loveliness of her age and a very particular and well defined style, is what makes her special and precious”
GioiaNet, Italy
“Alyssa Kok, a talented 19-year-old pianist, achieved a remarkable milestone by winning one of the two prestigious Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli Prizes…”
La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, Italy
“Alyssa Kok was a total natural in the finale of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata. Hers was very polished and had lots of flair”
Review by Chang Tou Liang, Ars Nova International Piano Competition, Singapore
“The concert was not only a display of Alyssa’s talent, dedication and musical skills but also an opportunity for the pianist to highlight her deep connection with Poland and to share with the audience her experience of studying and living in Poland”
Website of the Republic of Poland, “Alyssa Kok plays Chopin” Concert
“The Mazurka exhibited excellent tempo control and featured a broad tonal palette that conveyed a rustic and folk-inspired quality. After the performance of the Mazurka, three preludes from Op. 28 followed. Each of them was skillfully executed, with a notable technical display and well-judged tempos. The melodic lines were beautifully delineated.”
Review by Simon Soh, “Alyssa Kok plays Chopin” Concert
“Alyssa Kok exhibits a remarkable blend of taste, elegance, fluidity in phrasing, clarity in interpretation, and an impressive maturity in her musical expression”
Michele Della Ventura, Accademia Musicale Studio Musica, Italy
“Not only is she the kindest human I’ve ever met… Her performance is characterized by effortless and beautiful execution”
Carlos Foggin, Polaris Arts Centre, Canada
Life is art, and art is a reflection of life itself. Among the many forms of art, music stands out as a captivating medium that captures the essence of life’s emotional ebbs and flows. It is a powerful means of expressing our deepest emotions. The power of music also lies in how it is used and experienced by us – whether it is providing solace, fostering healing, igniting inspiration, or exerting influence, music can transform us and give us hope. It possesses an extraordinary ability to unite and reunite hearts, embracing us in love, joy, or sorrow, transcending our souls to unimaginable heights. At its pinnacle, music has the ability to manifest our greatest dreams and transform distant fantasies into realities. A universal language, music is a great force, connecting diverse communities from around the world into one harmonious whole, flaming our hope for a brighter future.
I have been searching for magic all my life, and I have found it in the world of classical music. So I strive to practice, cultivate, and share this magic as widely and as often as I can. I extend a warm invitation to you to come, join me in this wondrous journey, where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur, and where the transformative power of music unveils itself to those who are willing to embrace it.
