Jan Vogler

Photo: Courtesy of Ultimo Artists, Houston

Reviews:

Reviews on Concerts:

Mr. Vogler is a fine cellist who produces a sweet, attractively varied tone, and Mr. Lucchesini's pianism is most notable for its focus and its superbly even voicings. What kept their Beethoven consistently interesting, though, was that they approached the works in the spirit Beethoven meant them; that is, not as accompanied cello solos, but as dialogues between equals.
The New York Times
Vogler's big commanding tone held the sonata within an almost neoromantic framework; he softened many of the acute angles of Shostakovich's phrases without lessening the energy or melodic flow. Klein partnered admirably, and both had the virtuosity to cover the awkward technical difficulties the composer laid into the score. But Shostakovich has seldom sounded so - the words do not come easily - rapturously heartfelt.
The Washington Post
... he threw himself into the music without reservation and brought us long, passionate phrases full of emotional coloring.
Chicago Sun Times
It was the matching of phrase between him and the orchestra that particularly captured attention and merited praise.
Los Angeles Times
The works were performed with noble restraint, secure execution and skillful technique.
Il Tempo
Vogler fascinates with his wit, vevre, energy and temperament.
Frankfurter Allgemeine
An inmaculate musical interpretation executed with fascinating beauty of sound. (on Schostakovitsch)
Dresdner Neueste Nachrichten
Jan Vogler as soloist in Prokofiev's "Concertante" showed dazzling virtuosity in all regards, without dismishing the musical interpretation.
Mindener Tageblatt
Jan Vogler mastered all technical difficulties with unmatched virtuosity and indescribable technique.
Westfalen Blatt
Captivating, touching strength of expression.
Sächsische Zeitung
An interpretation deeply felt and executed, left as lasting impression. (Schostakovitsch)
Freie Presse
Gifted solo cellist easily masters intrincancies of Strauss' Romance
Kitchener Waterloo Record
Very musical ... generous temperament ... fantastic.
Corriere De La Sera
season debut one of true musical grace  Following the eye-opening overture, the MSO hosted visiting cellist Berliner Jan Vogler. The second world-class cellist to visit Mississippi in a month (Yo-Yo Ma played in Hattiesburg in September), Vogler tackled the cello signature piece, Dvorak's Cello Concerto, with the powerful grace reserved for such an authoritative instrument. Nearly a symphonic work, and truly one of the sweetest melodies of the late 19th century, Vogler and the MSO handled Dvorak's Bohemia-inspired piece with subtle grace.
Jackson Mississippi November 1999
The concert opened without an overture but a rare performance of Beethoven's "Triple" Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 56. . . . Some claim it is lacking in inspiration or depth. Those detractors would do well to attend tonigh's repeat performance and see otherwise. Violinist Mira Wang, cellist Jan Vogler and pianist Matthias Kirschnereit joined Seibel and the LPO for a solid and entertaining reading of this attractive concerto. Though relatively light, they proved it is hardly a weak piece of music. Vogler took the lead, especially in the meditative central theme, with his splendid intonation through each of the main ideas. As Wang and Kirschnereit followed, each brought a pleasing sense of urgency and clarity, articulate yet warm, to the full concerto. . . . The energetic polonaise of the finale just danced.
The Times-Picayune 29 February 2000

Headlines:

JAN VOGLER WITH CAPTIVATING SOUND TO SUCCESS
Morgenpost, Berlin
EXEMPLATORY CONCERT
Thüringsche Landeszeitung
A CAPTIVATING PERFORMANCE BY JAN VOGLER
Lippische Zeitung
A TRUE MASTER CONCERT
Dresdner Neueste Nachrichten

Reviews on Recordings:

The Brahms Sonata is released swift on the heels of Schiff's outstanding Philips recording, and they are not dissimilar in approach. Again, Vogler's distinction comes in his searing delivery of line and a compelling intensity. The finale is also a triumph, particularly with regard to the inherent balance problems, and Vogler's part is clearly articulated with a careful pacing of the coda that loses nothing in drama.
The Strad
Bravo!
Rondo
Elegant, immaculate performance and rich in color.
Giessener Anzeiger
Commanding virtuosity
Die Welt
Wonderful, how the Duo expresses the different characters in Beethoven's Sonatas for Piano and Cello: the early ones sensitive-melodic; heroic the middle sonatas, and vastly introverted the late works.
Audio Live
Vogler's Instropective Performance  Vogler understands the world of poetry, passion and melancholy of Schumann ... He searches for the background and shows a deeper understanding of the music.
Fono Forum
The interpretation of Beethoven's A-Major Sonata celebrates a triumph with its convincing, classical balance, which is on a par with the top competition.
Stereoplay
Cello and Piano a Listening Indulgence
Sächsische Zeitung