Artists — Ilona Oltuski

A lifelong journey helping artists communicate their vision beyond the stage

What artists have to say about their collaboration

Illustrations: Anna Zsilit

"llona’s impeccable taste, comprehensive knowledge of music, and strong contacts within the industry have ensured success in her many endeavors. She has made an important contribution to the New York music scene, and we all owe her much gratitude"

— Edna Landau | Writer, Consulting Educator, Artist Management
"My manager and I loved Ilona's article and thought it was one of the best we have ever read"

— Yuja Wang | Pianist
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ilona for a number of years now, and I can assure that her involvement in the arts ranks very high. Her personal rapport with our artist support is excellent”

— Mischa Maisky | Cellist
"I was so happy with Ilona's exceptional article about Young Concert Artists. She captured every iota of the spirit of the organization in an articulate and warm way"

— Susan Wadsworth | Founder, Director Young Concert Artists
"Ilona wrote a wonderful article about a truly historic collaboration we had with pianist Evgeny Kissin, and it’s very nice to have someone recognize that and write about it so well"

— The Emerson String Quartet
“It was such a pleasure talking to Ilona and having an interview that was as exhaustive and intelligent as it was readable and entertainingly written. Music journalism is becoming a rare art and it’s nice to know it is in good hands”

—Inon Barnatan | pianist
"Ilona Oltuski’s passionate efforts to support exceptional young artists and bring them to the attention of the public have been admirable. She is a rare individual who makes things happen no matter what obstacles are in the way"

— Edna Golandsky | Pianist, Educator, Founding director
“Heartfelt thanks to Ilona for her thoughtful writing presented from the unique perspective of a passionate music critique"

— David Finckel and Wu Han | The Chamber Music Society at Lincoln Center
"Ilona Oltuski is clearly a passionate writer and her insight and love for music makes it a pleasure to read her writing. She is insightful and always on the outlook for new talent, writing about our work even before it became widely known"

— Igudesman & Joo | Violin-Piano Duo
“Ilona has the vision to recognize that the present and the future of classical music depend on an embrace of what is, after all, at the heart of this art form: communication between artists and audiences; the emotional power of music in the moment; and the ever-evolving creative force that keeps classical music very much alive and thriving”

— Lara Downes | Pianist, Writer, Radio Host
What Ilona Oltuski has achieved with her remarkable series is to return to the roots of solo and chamber music – presenting it in a social format that feels as intimate and communicative as the works themselves"

— Hilan Warshaw | Producer, Director
"We were thrilled to see Orpheus so accurately represented by Ilona’s wonderfully thorough and sensitively written article. It’s rare to be interviewed by someone like her — someone who comes in already intimately acquainted with the culture of Orpheus, an interviewer who “gets” what we do and whose questions come from a place of genuine curiosity about what we do — past, present, and future. Her publication GetClassical is the perfect vehicle for the 21st-century music lover and musician"

— Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

American prodigy pianist Adam Jackson at the German Consulate in New York

A lifelong journey helping artists communicate their vision beyond the stage

"llona’s impeccable taste, comprehensive knowledge of music, and strong contacts within the industry have ensured success in her many endeavors. She has made an important contribution to the New York music scene, and we all owe her much gratitude"

"My manager and I loved Ilona's article and thought it was one of the best we have ever read"

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ilona for a number of years now, and I can assure that her involvement in the arts ranks very high. Her personal rapport with our artist support is excellent”

"I was so happy with Ilona's exceptional article about Young Concert Artists. She captured every iota of the spirit of the organization in an articulate and warm way"

"Ilona wrote a wonderful article about a truly historic collaboration we had with pianist Evgeny Kissin, and it’s very nice to have someone recognize that and write about it so well"

“It was such a pleasure talking to Ilona and having an interview that was as exhaustive and intelligent as it was readable and entertainingly written. Music journalism is becoming a rare art and it’s nice to know it is in good hands”

"Ilona Oltuski’s passionate efforts to support exceptional young artists and bring them to the attention of the public have been admirable. She is a rare individual who makes things happen no matter what obstacles are in the way"

“Heartfelt thanks to Ilona for her thoughtful writing presented from the unique perspective of a passionate music critique"

"Ilona Oltuski is clearly a passionate writer and her insight and love for music makes it a pleasure to read her writing. She is insightful and always on the outlook for new talent, writing about our work even before it became widely known"

What Ilona Oltuski has achieved with her remarkable series is to return to the roots of solo and chamber music – presenting it in a social format that feels as intimate and communicative as the works themselves"

Ilona Oltuski