Sir N. Antonio Peruch

“They [Antonio Peruch and Polly Ferman] were the perfect soloists to interpret works by Daniel Binelli and Astor Piazzolla, as well as a few by Allan Guilliland [sic], who was there at the Amadeo Roldan Theater and received an ovation from a public moved by his world premiering of "Concierto para acordeón y orquesta de cuerdas". The concert closed with the composition "Aconcagua", in which Peruch and Ferman shared the stage with guest performers Lianne Lastre (on percussion, primarily the timpani), Yuliet Abreu (percussion), and Mirtha Ruth Batista (harp), all under the outstanding direction of Zenaida Romeu.”

“Edmonton composer Malcolm Forsyth's new Accordion Concerto makes as strong an argument as has been made for the instrument on the symphonic stage. N. Antonio Peruch's blazing performance on an instrument specifically built for him made this rich, vital music come alive.”

“The premiere of Malcolm Forsyth's Accordion Concerto was impressive.”

“Peruch melted the hearts of his audience. He is a dynamic player and his affinity for and love of this music [Astor Piazzolla] came through in his impassioned playing. Amid enthusiastic shouts of Bravo and More the loud and sometimes vocal audience response throughout the concert was spontaneous, warm and effusive. Cavaliere Peruch was awarded a standing ovation by an excited and appreciative audience ...”

“The accordionist demonstrated his artistic sensitivity to the highest degree [in Paul Creston's Concerto for Accordion and Orchestra], which motivated the public to follow him with attention, and to reward him with an enthusiastic standing ovation at the conclusion of his performance... The soloist closed his performance by rewarding the public with his performance of Capriccio No. 24 by Paganini, in such a way that he conquered the public's affection.”

“... Nelli Antonio Peruch, perhaps the greatest classical accordionist in the world ... Gifted with extraordinary musical abilities ... Of equally high calibre was the performance [of Violet Archer's Four Miniatures for Classical Accordion], in which Peruch demonstrated that he possesses considerable technical attributes, afterwards confirmed in a series of variations on the last Capriccio of Paganini.”

“Creston's Accordion Concerto, Op. 75 featured Edmonton classical accordionist Nelli Antonio Peruch. His fleet fingers rippled up and down the keyboard and buttons in the work's driving, joyous outer movements; in the slow middle movement, his part flitted about with butterfly prettiness and delicacy.”

“With each piece, Peruch transported the audience through history, culminating in a modern composition by Violet Archer, former friend, Edmontonian and compatriot of the maestro. The concert wasn't just a performance; it was a vivid history lesson, showcasing the accordion's evolution.” - Kathleen Bell