“Performing Paganini’s Variations on the aria by Paisiello Nel cor piu non mi sento, Hristo Popov proved to be a fascinating violin virtuoso who plays with great finesse and unexpected sound effects. His bowing and left hand technique was so amazing that the audience was looking for a third hand. With deceitful humor Popov draw everyone’s attention to the soulful aria.” Stadt Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany
“…alert and energetic account of Haydn … The effect was rollicking.” STRAD MAGAZINE
…exuded intensity, with bracing tempo and spirit. Filled with evocations of folk music (and the occasional Bachian strain), its playful accentuations and dance-like energy brought to mind Bartok’s folk inspired music. It was performed with gusto. … hauntingly beautiful playing.” NEW YORK Concert Review
“…excellent player, who provided the score with chamber-music refinement and cohesion… fine solo playing providing ample lyrical grace” The Plain Dealer, Cleveland
“…proved to be a true virtuoso…he fascinated the audience with his warm Bohemian magically sweet tone and unsurpassed brilliance!” Kultur am Ort, Germany
“Hristo Popov’s violin added a waterfall of scintillating notes creating sweeping and bold effects…” RobertaOnTheArts.com (New York, Weill Recital Hall debut)
“…a reading of unusual interest (Dvorak, “Dumky” Trio)... Unlike the rather generic treatment that this work often receives, this performance underscored the disjunctive elements of dumka’s unique form, highlighting the individual character of each succeeding section.” STRAD MAGAZINE
“…wide variety of colors…the way of intonation – always precise and confident.” Musical Horizons, Bulgaria
“… the premiere of Fanfare for Obama(by Roumi Petrova), a brief celebratory scherzo that concludes with allusions to The Star-Spangled Banner – nice topical inclusion and expertly played.” STRAD MAGAZINE
“The soloist, Hristo Popov, made the famous melody of the Scherzo Fanastique sound most truthful to the original intent of the composer Antonio Bazzini with its racing speed and perfect hand synchronization” Allgäuer Zeitung, Germany
“Hristo Popov displayed an ability to express both pyrotechnic flash and tender expressiveness. … an impressive range of dynamic contrast while expressing the intense and open-hearted emotions.” Obama Arts and Entertainment Website, by Christopher Kaufmann – New York composer
“…Beethoven’s Ghost Piano Trio was performed with much confidence and character contrast…” Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia
“…the sonatas are performed with a great sense of chamber ensemble. The Spring Sonata is played with warmth and the reading of the Kreutzer Sonata is impressive with its emotional temperament and philosophical depth.” Musical Horizons, Bulgaria
“…revealed an extraordinary sense of style, ensemble, and absolute mastery of the instrument.” Kultura, Bulgaria
“…what struck me most was how well the two performed together, blending piano and violin parts into the seamless whole Schubert surely intended. This is romantic music, alive with both joy and pathos, and Deltchev and Popov brought out its full emotional potential.” LA Monitor, New Mexico
“…violinist Hristo Popov…performed Paganini with much virtuosity.” Gazzetta di Mantova, Italy
“…indubitably demonstrated the hallmark of instrumental chamber music. The artistry of Popov…was cpmplitely beyond human measure.” CoolCleveland.com
“…a stirring recital…” Pasadena Weekly, Los Angeles
