“An accomplished and sensitive pianist.”
-Classics today
“There is no pretending in his art. Reminds me - of Cortot and Rubinstein’s playing.”
— Pianist Ivan Moravec
The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education
Interview with Roger Peltzman
REVIEWS FOR DEDICATION
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"When Peltzman concluded a performance I attended by playing Chopin, with great passion and spirit, there was not a dry eye in the audience.”
The Jewish Chronicle
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“The combination of story, music, history, and heart is incredibly potent and poignant. An extraordinary story….. powerful and moving. “
The Wee Review
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“A beautiful celebration of a lost talent.”
UKTW
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“Peltzman’s one-hour solo show is put together with such grace, beauty and sorrow that it offers a richly rewarding and thoughtful experience. At key moments during the show, Peltzman takes to the grand piano on stage, and plays like an angel.”
Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman
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“Throughout the performance, Peltzman’s style of storytelling was captivating and touching. A heartbreaking story.. told beautifully through images and music.”
Theatre Travels
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"An amazing story told with charm, humor and wisdom. And what a theme: the power of music to conquer death."
The Spectator - London
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"Intensely moving piece of Storytelling. Partly what makes Dedication such a rewarding 60 minutes is Peltzman's self-effacing charisma. His words brim with soft understated wit....remarkable and riveting."
Reviews Hub - London
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"Eye opening...the whole experience is fascinating for many reasons. Roger plays the piano, paces the stage and talks with the confidence of an excellent orator. He has a story to tell and certainly revels in the telling. "
Frost Magazine - London
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"Dedication is a rare type of show. It is powerful and moving. Peltzman is a mesmerizing storyteller. See it whilst you can: it is excellent."
Plays to See - London
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"A deeply sincere and beautifully displayed evaluation into generational trauma. Seamless...effortless...heartbreaking. "
Adventures in Theatreland
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"There was no doubting the the varied ways it had affected audience members the evening I attended: this is an hour to have one smile, cry and think, often at the same time. "
Seen & Heard International
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“Pure magic. Powerful magic. It is hard to imagine being unmoved by this performance, or not learning from it.”
The Jewish Standard
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"As well as personal detail, Peltzman intersperses his personal tale with beautiful renditions of Chopin and the blues in an uplifting solo portrayal."
Time Out, Budapest