Selected Reviews

“Mimi Stillman, a magically gifted flutist… A Breath of Fresh Air.” –The Washington Post

“Technically agile and imaginative in her use of color… beauty, which she supplied amply… a lovely, rounded tone.” –The New York Times

“A seasoned artist… spirited, unbridled virtuosity and easy command… a killer flute machine that doesn’t miss its mark, ever.” –New York Concert Review

“Mimi Stillman is a ball of fire in person and on the stage.” –The Alexandria Journal

“A ‘phenom’ in the world of flute players…fine dramatic sensibility…utter confidence and palpable expressiveness ” –City Paper, Philadelphia

 

“Stillman is an artist to reckon with.” –The Washington Post

“Effortless grace and eager delight…enormous confidence…a deep, natural musicality…And the cadenzas in the two Mozart concertos were marvelous.”         — News and Observer, Raleigh, North Carolina

 

“Her sense of phrasing was the epitome of lyricism.” –Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia

“A serious artist of impressive poise and intelligence… extraordinary panache and virtuosity.” –Philadelphia City Paper

 

“Mimi Stillman offered a triumphant reading that virtually ‘blew me away’.”                        – New York Concert Review

 

“Total mastery… absolute joy.” –The Bryan-College Station Eagle, Texas

 

“Stillman played with poise and power. Her breath control was nothing short of astonishing, especially on two encore pieces she did throughout the evening which also required virtuosic finger work.” — Island Packet, Hilton Head, SC

 

“Guest soloist, flutist and piccoloist Mimi Stillman”, brilliant and appealing. . . terrifically impressive…She tackled the virtuosic outer movements of the concerto with fearless tempos and irresistible soloistic élan…Stillman shone, tapering phrases exquisitely and adding lovely improvised ornaments. (Vivaldi piccolo concerto) … Brilliant, take-no-prisoners account  … Stillman sailed dazzlingly through the piece. (Bizet-Bourne’s Carmen Fantasy) … A superstar in the modern classical music field.” — Spartanburg Herald-Journal

“Virtuosa in Wide-Ranging Program…glistening tone…fluent, beautifully controlled phrasing…an impressive account.” –San Antonio Express-News

 

“Stillman played with breathtaking virtuosity and depth of feeling.” –Classical Voice of North Carolina

“An artist of exceptional charm… bubbly charisma… an ebullient, sensual sound” –Philadelphia City Paper

“Une étonnante flûtiste” –Crescendo, Le bimestril de la vie musicale, Belgium

“An impressive flute recital…Beautiful cascades of notes fell into expertly prepared phrases…genuine joyfulness…exquisite articulation and perfect timing… tone color changes were remarkable. She changed from a cutting, edgy tone to purity in a second.” — Arizona Flute Society


“Full-toned charisma” –The Philadelphia Inquirer

 

“Stillman mesmerized the audience when she played the Vivaldi piccolo concerto.”         — Broad Street Review

“Stunning performance…poise and personal flair…an artist to be reckoned with…impressive technique and expressive style.” –The Jewish Exponent, Philadelphia