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“Tenderness shot through with latent eroticism is the key to the success of Vázquez’s rendition of the Wagner/Tausig Tristan Paraphrase… is a perfect fit for Vázquez’s strengths of long-term thought... That it all works so perfectly is a testament not only to Vázquez’s intelligence as a musician, but also to the inherent strength and integrity of these pieces. The shaping of the “Transfiguration” final segment of the opera (Mild und Leise) is splendid, as is the sheer beauty not only of Vázquez’s tone but also of his articulation and voicing.”
Colin Clarke for Fanfare, U.S.A. [Love & Death Album]
"Pianist and conductor Abdiel Vázquez... was equal to the challenge, dispatching its difficulties with aplomb and panache. His playing manifested improvisational freedom, sonorous climaxes, and formidable octaves."
-Michael Sherwin for The Epoch Times, New York [Carnegie Hall debut, Manuel M. Ponce Piano Concerto, New York premiere]
"Being witness to the vigor with which he undertook the crushing cadenza of the Allegro appassionato, listening to the tenderness with which he made the piano sing during the central Canzone, feeling the electrifying adrenaline with which he dominated the Finale or during his well chosen encores... I am compelled to reiterate, without any shame, what was affirmed by David Dubal, who 'knows a thing or two' about the piano and its interpreters: in Abdiel we have 'the greatest Mexican pianist, ever.'"
Lázaro Azar for Reforma, Mexico City [Samuel Barber Piano Concerto, Mexican premiere]
"Unarguably and without objection, this pianist is an extraordinary performer and interpreter."
Victor Salas for Por Esto, Mérida [Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 4]
"A triumph."
Editorial for Cultura Sinaloa, Culiacán [Ravel Piano Concerto in G]
"Abdiel Vázquez owned the night".
Notimex for El Informador, Mexico City [Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 1]
"Abdiel Vázquez left everything on the stage."
Yohan Uribe for El Siglo de Torreón [Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 and Symphony No. 8]
"His masterful performance captivated everyone present."
Andrés Páez for Página 8, Chihuahua [Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2]
"A stupendous soloist."
Eduardo de la Rosa for Trujillo Arte y Cultura, Peru [Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3]
"Vázquez adds to his technical solvency the necessary culture to recreate every style, and he possesses an invaluable gift: the capacity for creating moments of great poetry, to excite and move his audience."
Lázaro Azar for Reforma, Mexico City [Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 2 and 4]
"Abdiel showed a passionate and emphatic conducting style... his performance was honest and sincere, he showed us the emotion he is capable of transmitting."
Alejandro Fernández for El Norte, Monterrey [Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 and Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue]
"Abdiel dazzled us with his extraordinary talent."
Gabriel Rangel for El Norte, Monterrey [Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4]
"Abdiel captivated the audience with his virtuosity and sensitivity."
Gabriel Cardona for Las Voces, Chihuahua [Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2]
"Abdiel conquers the International Cervantino Festival."
Gustavo Mendoza for Milenio, Guanajuato [Ricardo Castro Piano Concerto]
"The concert pianist played wonderfully with captivating subtlety."
Notimex for La Crónica, Mexico City [Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 4]
"A concert... so electrifying, I couldn't sleep that night from excitement."
Lázaro Azaro for Reforma, Mexico City [Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini]
"Vázquez's work was considered one of the most memorable in all this orchestra's seasons."
Editorial for Noroeste, Culiacán [Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini]
"Thank you Abdiel, for your excellent performance."
Roldán Peniche for Por Esto, Mérida [Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2]