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"His technique is superb and his taste in registration was so sensitive that we did not have to change any colors. This is an organist (who) certainly deserved winning the [Dallas International Organ] Competition and I feel myself fortunate that I was asked to write a work for this fabulous musician. It is my opinion that Wayne is one of the leading organists today and that he has the brightest of all futures in the world of music. No one could have performed this work more brilliantly and effectively."
(Samuel Adler (composer), Professor of Composition, The Juilliard School of Music, reacting to the premiere performances of his Lux Perpetua by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra with Stewart Wayne Foster as soloist)
"Marvelous recital by Wayne Foster....Wayne is a wonderful person--great personality, exceptional playing skills, and incomparable musical sensitivities! His recital has been a real highlight in our series!"
(Joel A. Mathias, Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Columbus, Ohio)
"Out of the many performers who have been presented here over the past seven years, S. Wayne Foster is by far one of the greatest. Not only is he an historically informed recitalist, but he is an audience and musician-friendly recitalist. Wayne is one of the all-around best organists I have heard, and in addition is a fine and gracious gentleman." (Keith S. Toth, The Brick Church, New York City)
"His playing was absolutely wonderful. He has prodigious technique and you could tell that he was very secure with the music he was playing....How did the audience react? They loved it! They really enjoyed themselves."
(David C. Scribner, Pensacola, Florida, chapter American Guild of Organists)
"Excellent, with just the right sweep and registration...well paced and interpreted with understanding...overall, this is a commendable recording." (American Record Guide)
"One of the better recitals I have ever attended! Stewart Wayne Foster was ont only captivating but he truly established a personal relationship with the audience...an outstanding performance, with three standing ovations."
(The Rev. Mr. Robert Lydick, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Panama City Beach, Florida)
"His program was well chosen and his performance nothing short of stellar! He is an unassuming and unpretentious artist who sits down at the organ and literally sets the room alive with music. His playing was incredibly clean and full of style and flare. From the nuances of the quiet segments to the fireworks of the evening, his musicianship truly showcased the music rather than just the artist. It was readily apparent to everyone present that he was more than worthy of the Dallas prize." (Gary E. Lewis, Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison, Wisconsin)
"His playing was inspired...His Bach was immaculately articulated, delicately registered and lovingly ornamented. His oral notes were informative and really helped to develop a relationship with the audience."
(Robert Behrman, Lafayette Park United Methodist Church, St. Louis, Missouri)
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"What a stunning recital we had with Wayne Foster. He completely captivated the audience with his flare for performing and his natural and unaffected rapport with everyone...His obvious technical ability coupled with an unerring sense of musicianship that was truly amazing made for a recital that electrified the music and was so exciting for the audience." (Fred Elder, Boston Avenue Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma, presenter)
"You can play the organ differently, but you can't play it any better than Stewart Wayne Foster did Monday evening...technical finesse second to none and an Apollinarian elegance of expression. And I've heard no one use the resources of the hall's great organ so beautifully. It's always exhilarating to hear a performer take command in the first measure of the very first piece, and that's exactly what Mr. Foster did...This was wonderfully rhythmic playing, irresistible driven but deftly nuanced in articulation."
(The Dallas Morning News, Texas, Scott Cantrell)
"What a superb recital Wayne Foster played for us...everyone was most appreciative of his exciting playing." (John Gilbert, All Saints Church, Pawleys Island, South Carolina)
"His mastery of the music and the instrument were stunning. From the first note to the last, the audience was mesmerized." (Stardust Johnson, Northminster Presbyterian Church, Tucson AZ, presenter)
"We could not have been more pleased. Mr. Foster played brilliantly. His talent and technique are boundless, and upon hearing him, one understands why he is an award-winning artist." (Kaye Sloan, Trinity Episcopal Church, Myrtle Beach SC, presenter)
"A stunning performance...rhythmic excitement, articulation, and sensitivity....An exciting young artist." (Dr. Jack W. Jones, Palm Beach AGO, presenter)
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