“They [Antonio Peruch and Polly Ferman] were the perfect soloists to interpret works by Daniel Binelli and Astor Piazzolla, as well as a few by Allan Guilliland [sic], who was there at the Amadeo Roldan Theater and received an ovation from a public moved by his world premiering of “Concierto para acordeón y orquesta de cuerdas”. The concert closed with the composition “Aconcagua,” in which Peruch and Ferman shared the stage with guest performers Lianne Lastre (on percussion, primarily the timpani), Yuliet Abreu (percussion), and Mirtha Ruth Batista (harp), all under the outstanding direction of Zenaida Romeu. The Havana Times, Cuba

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“Edmonton composer Malcolm Forsyth’s new Accordion Concerto makes as strong an argument as has been made for the instrument on the symphonic stage. N. Antonio Peruch’s blazing performance on an instrument specifically built for him made this rich, vital music come alive.” Edmonton Journal, Canada

“The premiere of Malcolm Forsyth’s Accordion Concerto was impressive.” Edmonton Sun, Canada

“Peruch melted the hearts of his audience. He is a dynamic player and his affinity for and love of this music [Astor Piazzolla] came through in his impassioned playing. Amid enthusiastic shouts of Bravo and More the loud and sometimes vocal audience response throughout the concert was spontaneous, warm and effusive. Cavaliere Peruch was awarded a standing ovation by an excited and appreciative audience . . .” Le Serre di Calabria, Canada

“The accordionist demonstrated his artistic sensitivity to the highest degree [in Paul Creston’s Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra ], which motivated the public to follow him with attention, and to reward him with an enthusiastic standing ovation at the conclusion of his performance . . . The soloist closed his performance by rewarding the public with his performance of Capriccio No. 24 by Paganini, in such a way that he conquered the public`s affection.” Zeta, Mexico

“ . . . Nelli Antonio Peruch, perhaps the greatest classical accordionist in the world . . . Gifted with extraordinary musical abilities . . . Of equally high calibre was the performance [of Violet Archer’s Four Miniatures for Classical Accordion], in which Peruch demonstrated that he possesses considerable technical attributes, afterwards confirmed in a series of variations on the last Capriccio of Paganini.” La Tribuna di Treviso, Italy

“Creston`s Accordion Concerto, Op. 75 featured Edmonton classical accordionist Nelli Antonio Peruch. His fleet fingers rippled up and down the keyboard and buttons in the work`s driving, joyous outer movements; in the slow middle movement, his part flitted about with butterfly prettiness and delicacy.” Edmonton Journal, Canada

“No doubt that this beautiful CD [Homage to Tango: The Music of Daniel Binelli ], executed with such beauty and virtuosity by Polly Ferman on piano and Antonio Peruch on accordion, as soloists together with the Camerata Romeu of Cuba, conducted by Maestro Zenaida Romeu, will be a great success, since my music has been interpreted from the heart. I am profoundly grateful to Maestro Peruch for his idea of producing the first CD dedicated in its totality to music of my authorship and for contributing to the world of the accordion through the language of the music of the people of Argentina and Uruguay.” Maestro Daniel Binelli

One of the most special musical discoveries for me this past year was to hear the work of Antonio Peruch for the first time. He is a brilliant virtuoso who surprised me with a new language for the accordion. His technique is flawless, but it is employed at the service of expression and subtlety of execution instead of mere acrobatics. I salute his talent and musicianship. Auguri! Jovino Santos Neto

“Antonio Peruch’s Logos Futura recording is ‘one of a kind’. The uniqueness of the repertoire written for his monumental instrument, the professionalism of his playing, and the musicality of his interpretation in this CD make the listener want to listen to it again and again.” Polly Ferman

“Peruch’s grasp of the technical difficulties I set him is truly phenomenal. He is a soloist of rare intensity and musicality, while his technical mastery is possibly unique in its control of the really formidable difficulties posed for the soloist.” Dr. Malcolm Forsyth

“. . . splendid musician and virtuoso of the accordion, as well as a valued friend.” Dr. Violet Balestreri Archer

“It was a great pleasure to write this Concerto [Concerto for Accordion and String Orchestra] for Antonio Peruch. He is a fantastic musician and I couldn’t think of anyone else I’d rather have bring my black dots to life.” Dr. Allan Gilliland

“I am very pleased to have the opportunity to enjoy this stellar performance of [Violet’s] last composition. I know Violet would have been thrilled.” David Archer

“It’s an excellent CD! Powerfully written and powerfully performed. The contrast and order of the pieces is right: the Forsyth is brilliantly coloured and rhythmic, the Archer shows such remarkable strength and the recurring motif so moving in light of Mme Archer’s farewell to life, and the Gilliland I think is very intelligent and sensitive in the sense of matching so closely the orchestration timbres to the accordion’s timbres. I think there are a multitude of moods and colours and plenty of humour and reflective moments. I am moved by the power of these three Canadian composers as I can remember how sparse the Canadian repertoire scene was forty years ago and how infrequently Canadian compositions appeared on the programs. I do congratulate you with all my heart on this wonderful performance and I certainly hope you are receiving thoughtful and appreciative comments. My congratulations to your family team as well.” Elizabeth Brodovitch

“We listened to your CD and really enjoyed it. Ken and I have an intense appreciation for your skill and mastery of the instrument. Thank you again for sharing it with us! I hope to get to see you perform live one of these days.” Christa Haberstock

“It is a remarkable achievement and I am sure you are very proud and rightfully so. I have listened to it a few times now and am struck by the technical difficulties and how well you play through them. Also just how musical it all sounds and how well your instrument sounds – no doubt you had a lot to do with that. My favorite piece is the Rumba Rondo. It has a great Latin feel while still being very accordionistic. It must have been a great treat to work with the Cuban musicians, in Cuba no less! I certainly look forward to your next CD. Steven Fediow

“Just finally listened to the whole CD [Logos Futura] and it’s wonderful! Your playing is marvellous and I thought my piece turned out very well. The whole CD is well paced and the liner notes first-rate.” Dr. Allan Gilliland