"Cheli most definitely has a brilliant career ahead of him. He played this concerto exactly as listeners should get to hear it played — powerfully when needed, feather-light and with a beautiful expressiveness when required, and with blazing agility that was enough to almost make you look for smoke rising from the keyboard."
The Daily Telegram – November 2019


"Cheli brought spark and sensitivity to the concerto... [he] played with expressiveness and passion."
The Columbus Dispatch – April 2019


“ [a] large, warm tone and commanding technique … admirable tonal delicacy…"
Palm Beach Daily News – February 2019


“… Cheli emerged from the orchestral texture seamlessly with thoughtful and sensitive playing, positioning the piano as a fellow instrument in the orchestra."
Town Topics (Newspaper from Princeton, NJ) – February 2019


"Able to “devour the piano – play anything” Cheli’s playing (is) “spontaneous yet perfect. It was the best of how a young person can play.”
Symphony Magazine – Winter Edition 2019


"Pianist Dominic Cheli transfixed the audience. This young man was mesmerizing – his fingers were one with each key."
The LA Times - October 2018


"...impressive.”
The LA Times – October 2018


"...a stunning Disney Hall debut."
Apparel News – October 2018


“a rising star in the international world of pianists…a pianist whose name is destined for Schub-ian heights.”
The Virginia Gazette – May 2018


"Cheli does Clementi proud. "
The American Record Guide, November/December 2017 edition


“Dominic Cheli has produced one of the finest recordings of piano virtuosity that has been released in many years.”
Amazon Review – August 2017


"...thoughtful playing and deep musical connection …Cheli plays with delicacy and a regal poise."
WHRO – May 2018


"...barnstorming Goliath...'
Santa Barbara Voice Magazine – July 2017


"Cheli transformed the piano into a mini-orchestra of its own, echoing the agility of a violin, the singing of a flute or the deep responsive voice of a double bass. His touch was resonant and rich, with unerring accuracy. "
The Heartland Journal – September 2016