"Alessandro has an immense talent." —Eric James, Music Associate of Sir Charles Chaplin.
Reviews
"Simonetto is a super talented pianist with a deep love for the silent films. He had a mentor in Eric James, Music Associate of Charlie Chaplin." —Nick Luscombe, *****/5 (BBC Music, 06/2018)
"One-Man-Show abliefert, sondern auch pianistisch 'alle Register' zieht [...] Prädikat: Kult!" —Burkhard Schäfer (Piano News, 03/2017)
"Simonetto's performances carry astonishing power at times; at others, there is pure tomfoolery afoot." —Colin Clarke, *****/5 (International Piano, 06/2017)
"Captivating and completely idiomatic performances. They are recorded, moreover, in very fine sound." —Rob Maynard, (Music-web International, 02/2017)
"Simonetto fait sentir la profondeur habitée de ces pages énigmatiques, qui vaut bien les versions de référence [...] tout en y ajoutant une singulière quiétude, méditative et intense." —Romaric Gergorin, ****/4 (Pianiste/Classica, 06-07/2017)
"Simonetto's interpretation is quite pleasant. The recording quality is excellent, with beautiful clear tone and deep and natural left hand notes. The sound is considerably richer and more natural than the CDs used as a comparison." —Roger McCuaig, (TNT Audio, 06/2017)
"[...] Alessandro Simonetto, artista in grado di far raggiungere al pianoforte, un ottimo Steinway D-274, momenti di pianissimo quasi inudibili che, giocando su un uso sapiente del pedale di risonanza riescono a creare un’atmosfera quasi impalpabile dando l’impressione di ascoltare un continuo flautato. [...] Si consiglia caldamente l’ascolto in cuffia per riuscire ad apprezzare appieno lo studio e il lavoro di ricerca sul suono effettuato." —Edmondo Filippini, *****/5 (Audiophile Sound, 23/9/17)
"Simonetto's performance is lively and imaginative. He uses colorful registrations and convincing phrasing, engaging the different characters of the dances. [...] Collectors with different equipment might not have any difficulties with Simonetto's sound, especially next to the compelling flair of his performance." —Dr. Bradley Lehman (American Record Guide, 11-12/2018)
"Listening to Simonetto is like listening to Martha Argerich: along with the utter command of discipline and technique, I hear his brain and emotions being about two measures ahead of the notes. No wonder he exudes spontaneity." —Gil French (Fanfare, 04/2021)