“Ms. Andrist was simply magnificent. Working with sensitivity,
she marched through the work with genuine warmth and passion.”
— Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal

"Andrist displayed her virtuosity as she hit every note cleanly and tastefully,
and flew through passages that would have flummoxed others."  
— Washington post, 2005

"...played with great intelligence."
— Stephen Brookes, Washington Post, 2005

"Andrist nimbly put the newly restored Steinway through its paces...
her remarkably clear and musical technique anchored the music throughout."
— Washington post, 2006

"...astonishing clarity and muscle."
— Washington post, 2008

"Audrey is absolutely first-rate.  She is a wonderful pianist, a terrific musician
and a stage personality - in short, she really has it all."
— Donald Erb, distinguished composer

"Audrey is an exceptional musician and pianist.
She combines imagination, intelligence and color in her performances.  
Her maturity and integrity are rare commodities in these times."
— Herbert Stessin, faculty member, the Juilliard School

"Audrey plays with high musical intelligence,
exceptional sensitivity and excellent technical facility."
— Donald Weilerstein, former first violinist of the Cleveland Quartet;
faculty member, New England Conservatory and the Juilliard School

"Her pianism and intelligent musicality are evident in all styles.
Her depth of musical understanding, integrity
and technical skill make her performances truly convincing."
— Anne Epperson, Head of Collaborative Piano, University of Texas at Austin

"I have never forgotten (her) concert at the Maine Center for the Arts,
as I consider it one of the most beautiful and remarkable performances I have ever heard."
— Lorin Hollander, concert pianist

PRESS LINKS
September 16, 2009: An Afternoon with VERGE Ensemble

September 15, 2009: Verge Ensemble's Sitting Pretty as Season Opens at the Corcoran

March 1, 2006: Famous Grieg Concerto A Showcase For Former Stocktonian

July 8, 2003: San Francisco Classical Voice

May 2, 2002: San Francisco Classical Voice

Former Stocktonian Audrey Andrist Solos With Symphony

Andrist Treats Bach, Gelllman Beautifully

Pianist dares a recital without fluff and glitz

BLOG ENTRIES
September 19, 2009: Verge Ensem ble: The Pleasure of Listening
by Karren LaLonde Alenier  

September 18, 2006: Moravec and More at the Contemporary Music Forum