Cincinnati Symphony

“Gustav Rivinius is a cellist with a golden touch…as [he] began to play, the level of his artistry was stunning. He was totally absorbed in music-making – every note had meaning, and every phrase breathed with real beauty.”

CINCINNATI ENQUIRER

Washington, D.C. recital

“…what illuminated each movement was a concentration, a singleness of purpose that directed even the most extravagant gestures back toward the music’s heart.”

WASHINGTON POST

St. Louis Symphony

“…[an] unabashedly lyrical and impeccably virtuosic treatment of Dvorak [Concerto].”

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

Colorado Symphony

“Here was a performance for classical music lovers to treasure [Shostakovich Concerto No. 1], combining breathtaking technique with tone that suited both sunny cantabiles and brooding dissonances.”

DENVER POST

Pittsburgh recital

“Rivinius is a commanding performer.  He plays with a big, centered tone that never goes over the edge.”

PITTSBURGH PRESS