DIVISION OF MEMORY / Thomas Mesa, Cello / Review
“…Do not hold your breath for Yo-Yo Ma to record this repertoire, for the just-as-excellent Mesa has the field entirely to himself.”
Press
Springfield Symphony Orchestra returns to Symphony Hall after 2-year absence
“…Mesa appeared by special arrangement with Sphinx Organization, which is focused on increasing representation of Black and Latinx artists in classical music and recognizing excellence. He gave a splendid account of the piece, shaping its tender, simple tunes with winning sincerity and delivering its challenging passages with effortless panache.”
The Houston Chronicle Recording Project: Call for Scores with Michelle Cann, pianist
“Cellist Thomas Mesa and pianist Michelle Cann, along with the Sphinx Organization and PARMA Recordings, have teamed to spearhead a push to find more composers of color.”
Houston Chronicle
The Sphinx Virtuosi at Carnegie Hall
“…Mesa play it magnificently”
New York Times (Anthony Tomassini)
Sphinx virtuosi at Wisconsin Union Theater
“Perhaps the most emotionally resonating part of the entire concert was the solo performance of Andrea Casarrubios’ “SEVEN”….Mesa’s rendition was greeted by a standing ovation from the Madison faithful, proving to be among the standout performances of the night.”
The Badger Herald
Wildflower Music Festival
“…they had the audience eating out of their hands from the moment they walked on stage to the very last note. [Thomas and Ilya] were our favorite performers to have at the Wildflower Festival.”
Strings Magazine Cover Feature
“Cellist Thomas Mesa never wants to play anything the same way twice.”
Cello and Organ Concert in Madison, WI
“…Greg Zelek and Thomas Mesa, two Juilliard buddies, put on the most enjoyable concert I have ever encountered”
PARMA Recordings: Call for Scores
“Tommy is a world-renowned performer and educator, having appeared in concert for places from Carnegie Hall to the Supreme Court of the United States, and his playing has been described as having a musical intensity that is commanding in every detail…”
Cellist, pianist deliver a dramatic story in Palm Beach concert
“Cellists Thomas Mesa and Zlatomir Fung have been named winners of the 2017 Astral Auditions and will become Astral Artists for four years.”