“Whereas in the original recording the rhythm section was confined to pretty much just that, in this new rendition the piano, bass, and drums are given improvisatory sections in each of the six movements.
While we expect it from jazz journeymen Vedady and Doxas, classical pianist Kang also shows herself right at home in ‘uncharted’ waters and the end result is exhilarating.”
— David Olds The Whole Note Magazine

“The quartet ensemble isn’t content with reverential replication, grafting fresh improvisations onto Bolling’s original work highlighted by pianist Joanne Kang’s energetic, melodic soloing.
Witty, uplifting and original, 1Q84 is a pleasant autumn surprise that holds up to repeated listening.”
— Michael Larson Shepherd’s Express

“Passion and excitement were the order of the day from pianist Kang, as it always is.”
Ensemble Connect 2020-23 bids a melodious farewell at Carnegie Hall
— Rick Perdian Seen and Heard International

Ensemble Connect: Coleman & Dohnányi
— Philip Gardner Oberon’s Grove

“Pianist Joanne Kang provided the bedrock for this energetic yet lyrical rendition.
Kang’s playing was pure joy, especially in the brisk third movement.”
Ensemble Connect in the Carnegie Hall debut of Michi Wiancko’s 7 Kinships
— Rick Perdian Seen and Heard International

Ensemble Connect @ Weill Hall
— Philip Gardner Oberon’s Grove

“The opening Allegretto climaxes in a sixty-five measure cadenza for unaccompanied harpsichord, which Kang performed with such mesmerizing mastery that spontaneous applause erupted at the end of the movement.”
Communication is key to Ensemble Connect’s eclectic, exciting concert at Carnegie Hall
— Rick Perdian Seen and Heard International

“Kang’s first movement cadenza was tremendous, fleet and fluid, the articulation pulling the listener along.”
A snare drum, horn and harpsichord enter the room for eclectic Ensemble Connect program
— George Grella New York Classical Review

“Ms. Kang gave us a fleet-fingered and fabulous rendition of the long cadenza. The audience, and her colleagues, could not resist breaking in with applause for her stunning playing, one of the highlights of the evening”
Ensemble Connect Delights @ Weill Hall
— Philip Gardner Oberon’s Grove

“Pianist Joanne Kang was a crucial element throughout, providing keyboard playing in the Schumann, Saariaho and Brahms that really made this concert pop.”
From Brahms to a Saariaho premiere, Ensemble Connect provides versatile, luminous advocacy
— Rick Perdian New York Classical review

“Pianist Joanne Kang avoided the shallow angularities that plague so many interpretations of contemporary works, instead calibrating a distinct and resonant sound to each composer.”
Ensemble Connect Up Close Creates an Immersive Audience Experience
— Lana Norris I CARE IF YOU LISTEN- American Composers Forum

Stars come out for a humanitarian night of music at Carnegie’s “Concert for Ukraine” — New York Classical review

Ensemble Connect shares classical music with Skidmore, Saratoga Springs — Skidmore News

New Class of Ensemble Connect Fellows Launches its 2020–2021 Season Online With Up Close: United Through Separation — Carnegie Hall Press Release