.:  Earlier reviews

“…the brilliant, flawless recital from Xuefei Yang. The recital began with a magic rendition of Albeniz’s Cordoba and Sevilla… It was one of the best concerts I have been to in a long time.”

Bromley Guitar Society, bromleyguitarsociety.blogspot.com, November 2007

““The prelude and dances of Bach’s Lute Suite No.4 shimmered and sparkled under her fingers.”

www.thisisnottingham.co.uk, November 2007

“She has great technical ability but, because she is so naturally musical in her playing, her sound is never sterile. And she manages to dazzle without affectation or ostentation.”

Star Telegram, Fort Worth, USA, October 2007

“A full house for this concert in the final leg of the SCO’s annual Highland Tour programme was rewarded with an outstanding evening of music, crowned by a wonderful performance by the young Chinese guitarist Xuefei Yang in Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez. There is no question that she is a star in the making…her reading of the solo role was beautifully shaped and highly expressive capturing the emotional impact and quintessentially Spanish idioms of the music to perfection. She responded to the acclaim with an encore.”

Scottish Chamber Orchestra/Shelley, The Scotsman, September 2007

“A great performance, brilliantly offset by the coolly-soulful playing of Chinese guitarist Xue Fei Yang in a clean, detailed and decisive performance of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez." 

The Herald, June 2007

“Yang, is one of the first international success stories of the Chinese conservatory system. As she backed Tritschler, it was hard for the powerful individualism of her musical personality not to assert itself from time to time." 

Irish Times, June 2007

“…classical guitarist Xuefei Yang enraptured punters in the Ballroom area…”

Royal Festival Hall opening weekend, The Daily Telegraph, June 2007

“She’s an excellent guitarist with a refreshing, individual sound. The many nuances in her performance evolve naturally, without any sense of calculation or excess. Xuefei’s playing is characterized by a clear, light touch and delicate tonal sensitivity. She can play with speed and precision..or she can exhibit flowing, romantic expressivity.” 

Fanfare Magazine, May 2007

“She displays her superb technique in a scintillating performance." 

The Courier Post, February 2007

“"I was moved by the musicianship and the very person of this extraordinary young lady, discovery her for yourself." 

The New York Sun, February 2007

“"The artist turned out to be very special, combined technical brilliance with insight and charisma."

St. Louis Post, January 2007

“From Beijing to Wimbledon, this is consummate guitar playing from a lady with no equal; brilliant stuff." 

Classic FM, January, 2007 

“This recording is an outstanding example of the solo classical guitar at its very best." 

Romance de Amor review, Music Web, 2006

“…Beauty of tone, musicality… articulation and dexterity in rhythmically demanding passages… Enchanting.” 

Croatian Music Institute Recital, Vjesnik, November 2006

“Her technique is flawless, but as well as being an impeccable technician, she also displays great feeling for the music...A superb album." (5 stars). 

Romance de Amor review, Classic FM Magazine, November 2006

“...an exciting virtuoso performer. Get this CD, and hope for many more from a unique artist. ...exemplary sound and presentation." 

Soundboard Magazine, USA, 2006

“The Chinese artist showed enormous musical ability, sensitivity and, most admirably, the perfect interpretation and understanding of the different styles of each composer."

Newspaper of Monterrey, Mexico, August 2006

“Yang Xue-Fei is an absolute master of the instrument, but her considerable technical command of the guitar is only part of the equation. She is a remarkable musician." 

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA, February 2006

“Gifted musician Xuefei Yang uses the guitar as a bridge between Chinese and European music... Chinese culture is refined, poetic, expressive and adaptable - qualities that are mirrored by outstanding Yang's musicianship." 

Evening Press, York, February 2006

“The Classical Guitar…in Yang’s capable hands… becomes an eloquent conduit between the musical traditions of Europe and Asia. Yang created a filigree of delicate tones, harmonizing colours with sounds." 

Evening Press, York, January 2006

“Xuefei Yang is proving to be one of the great classical guitarists of the day. Yang is not to be missed." 

Classical Guitar Magazine, July 2005

““It stood out a mile that Yang was a truly remarkable player. Her repertoire was as intriguing as her technical prowess. This is unquestionably an unusual talented player, worthy of at least five stars.” 

Croydon Advertiser, July 2003

“It was guitarist Xuefei Yang who gave the most surprising recital, her guitar created an astonishing variety of sounds, from bell-like harmonics to weird scrapes and noises.” 

Guardian, January 2003

“But the star was the Chinese guitarist Xuefei Yang. In Xiaoyong Chen's Static and Rotation she turned sweet, charming overtones into a wild sound like a hailstorm on a window. And, playing with similar brilliance in Robert saxton's Night dance, Timothy Salter's Equipoise premiere and Britten's Nocturnal after John Dowland, Yang's easeful virtuosity won the day.” 

The Times, January 2003

“The audience is completely enraptured."

Oberbadisches Volksblah, (English translation), July 2002

“Guitarist Xuefei Yang, whose ascending star is already confirmed.” 

Classical Guitar Magazine, May 2002

“Praised by all who have heard her.” 

Classical Guitar Magazine, April 2001