Critical Acclaim

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"I have never seen the Community Concerts audience more animated and enthusiastic about a performer."

Peter J. Botto, General Manager
Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA

"Maxey's performance…brilliant and about as close to perfection as you can imagine."

The Chronicle-Herald
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

"Extraordinary…a wonderful, not to be forgotten evening."

Brian Priestman, Conductor (ret.)
Music Director, Royal Shakespeare Co., London
Principal Conductor, Malmö Orchestra, Sweden

"On the worst weather of the season, you drew the largest audience of the Program Series…You created one of those rare, magical moments when the audience was so moved by your music that they sat in absolute silence for several seconds before exploding into spontaneous applause…Your performance (was) a rare and deeply satisfying artistic experience."

Michael Malek
Southwest Arkansas Arts Council, Inc.

"An exceptional artist from my very own hometown."

Jacqueline Davis, Executive Director
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

"Your playing was superb!"

Robert J. Damm, Host
Mississippi Day of Percussion

"Her musicianship was flawless."

Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

"Your performance is absolutely thrilling."

Paul Creston, American Composer

"An outstanding musician, Linda Maxey brings to the instrument a gift of interpretive insight, artistry and grace."

Gordon Peters
Principal Percussionist (Ret.), Chicago Symphony Orchestra