TEACHING AND CONDUCTING:
“I am proud to be associated with Sharon Eng, who is an outstanding school educator. I have seen the quality of her work with individual students and with her string orchestras and I can say without hesitation that the enthusiasm and love for music which she stimulates in the students are unparalleled by anything I have seen in my 30 years of teaching in the United States and in Europe.” Cecylia Barczyk, Professor of Cello, Towson University, Maryland
“That was seriously one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. And I have been to many, including concerts I have paid for in Boston, London and Jakarta!” D. Hollenbach
“I’ve been meaning to write you since the concert last week. After last night, I can no longer delay. The strings concert was incredible. I walked away dazzled and delighted… I also enjoy watching you on stage. Your exuberance is part of the reason the music sounds so great.” R. Leiper
“Congratulations on the three excellent performances of the Jakarta International School Orchestra this week at St. Maria Gestade in Vienna, at the cultural center of the spa resort of Bad Tatzmannsdorf Burgenland, and at the Hallstatt Kulturzentrum in Salzburg. The JIS orchestra played with energy, musicality, power and heart, led by Ms. Eng, a conductress who directs with precision, intelligence and passion, a great combination of the mind and soul. …As the General Secretary of the Association of International Cultural Exchange and Concert organizer for youth ensembles all over Europe, I want to tell you that the JIS orchestra ranks among the finest.” Michael Haring, Vereinigung fur Int’l Kulturaustausch (Association of Int’l Cultural Exchange, Vienna Symphony
SOLO AND CHAMBER MUSIC PERFORMANCES:
“(The) large crowd on hand for the performance…were awed by (Sharon Eng and Ary Sutedja)’s playing … and by the complex melodies and harmonies evoked by their performances.” Asian Reporter, Portland, Oregon U.S.A.
“Admirable, attuned, aware playing … to a capacity audience at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta … a program that included two compositions written specifically for the aforementioned combination of instruments. The all-female group Nuansa Klasika (Classical Nuances) has distinguished itself among classical music ensembles here in Indonesia.” The Jakarta Post, Indonesia
“A perfect concert…an unending onslaught of applause lasting seven and a half minutes…” S. Baskaran
“(The) packed audience of guests gathered at the landmark hotel of St. Leonards…was treated to a delightful programme, carefully chosen, delicately handled, and beautifully played by this talented group of musicians.” Sussex Times, United Kingdom
“What a wonderful evening! Thank you so much for the stunning recital on Saturday night… My mother, who is 75 years old and frequently attends concerts, was also mesmerized by the magic of your entire presentation.” M. Westburg