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"Gabriel is an amazing teacher. He is very passionate and talented. Also, his teaching plan matched exactly what I was looking for to achieve my goals. Very knowledgeable, goes above and beyond to help his students. Highly recommended."

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"We hired this duo for a private celebration, and they were simply outstanding. The level of musicianship is immediately clear—they are highly trained professionals. The violin filled the space with a warm and rich tone, while the piano added depth and structure. They created a perfect balance between lively and more intimate moments, adapting seamlessly throughout the evening. Many of our guests asked for their contact details because they were so impressed. In addition to their talent, they were incredibly elegant, discreet, and friendly. They truly added value to the entire event. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for high-quality live music."

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"Amazing evening!! Thank you for the cozy music and for a memorable experience. We all especially loved the Abba classics! Hope to have you again at another party :)"

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"PAZ DEL CASTILLO is one of the top pianists and modern-classical composers in all of Spain, and her recent albums have spread her exceptional music worldwide. Now she sums up her career so far with her latest album TRES: BEST OF PAZ DEL CASTILLO. But this is more than just a Best Of compilation. Yes, it does have eight of the best tracks from her studio albums over the past few years, but it also has three new tunes never before on an album, plus two pieces from her first album which was primarily heard just in Spain. This means a big chunk of this album is new to the world. Five of the original compositions originally appeared on her NOW album which was a Top 5 recording on the main international chart for gentle contemporary instrumental music (the Zone Music Reporter Top 100 Chart). Whether playing soft or forcefully, del Castillo has an immediate appeal with that certain something that is the mark of a truly original and great pianist. Simply sensational."

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"I first saw Steven at a bar in Cheltenham, then met him properly at a wedding I was running back in 2013. Since then I've booked him regularly and at every opportunity; from a Sunday piano session, to a weekend night of amazing covers, several weddings, a dinner party and a Friday night bar shake up! Steven can work a crowd, command a room or play background music. To top it off his voice is incredible. He is the best pianist and vocalist I have ever had the pleasure of working with. If you are remotely in doubt, pop on his website or see him play on a night. Five stars, a sheer talent, and there isn't anyone better."

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"It is always a delight to listen to Laura sing. She brings a lot of joy and passion into her performance, which is inspiring. "

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"Benedetta C. (Private) - For Dagmar Segbers & Michele Fazio - Piano & Voice 18/2/2023, Birthday Dagmar has a wonderful voice that strikes straight to the heart, I was almost moved already at the rehearsal! Michele on the piano super professional! A fantastic couple for a special evening!"

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"A great musician and friend...There not many of us left with such musicality and charisma. Rock on brother!"

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"Thank you for playing our drinks reception, you created such a wonderful ambience. Everybody loved the background music and it really filled those quiet moments. You played all the songs we asked for to perfection! "

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"Abbiamo ingaggiato Pianista Milano per una serata di gala con clienti internazionali: professionalità impeccabile, puntualità, abbigliamento adeguato, e soprattutto una performance musicale di altissimo livello. Ha saputo creare un sottofondo raffinato e mai invadente. Collaboreremo ancora sicuramente!"

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"We are so excited about Stan's talent that we are literally writing this review on our honeymoon. We asked Stan to play during a drinks reception for our wedding at Luttrellstown Castle. Stan was nothing but professional during the planning process - he touched base frequently to make sure we were confident the day would go smoothly and was flexible with meetings as we were planning from overseas. When I asked Stan to change the timing for our event, he had no problem doing so. Stan has an enormous repertoire of music that he offered us to choose from; we selected some songs from his list, but also asked him to play some that were meaningful to us that he did not know. He did so with no problem at all - from classical to pop, Stan's talent covered everything we wanted to hear and more. As an amateur piano player myself, I was stunned at Stan's talent and ability to play songs that would be quite difficult for myself perfectly and with such ease. Many of our guests were in a different area of the castle, but I insisted on staying near the piano to hear the music! We coordinated an entrance to Claire de Lune and Stan worked with our coordinators to time everything properly, as well. After the event, Stan even reached out to give us some recommendations for our honeymoon in Ireland, catering them to some of the things we had already discussed with him. A true professional and AMAZING pianist - if you are considering hiring someone, don't hesitate a second longer. Even if you aren't considering hiring a pianist, you will be more than pleased if you change your mind and hire Stan to play your event. Thanks a million for making this so memorable, Stan. We appreciate it!"

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"Dear Mr. Poliak Thank you very much for your wonderful musical accompaniment during our wedding evening. We were very pleased with your performance. You put a lot of effort into it and even rehearsed a new piece for our wedding dance ("All of Me" by John Legend). We greatly appreciated this. Our guests were also thrilled by your soulful piano music. You were also dressed appropriately and elegantly for our wedding evening. Furthermore, the booking and preparation process with you was very pleasant and uncomplicated. You always responded quickly and helpfully to our inquiries. Overall, everything was perfect for us. Thank you again, all the best and much success to you! Best regards, Allegra Arnold Good afternoon, Mr. Poliak Here is feedback from Yvo Richner about the program "Bar Pianist Michael Poliak": -------------- Mr. Poliak was fantastic; we had a wonderful evening! I would book him again for an event in a heartbeat! --------------- Best regards, Urs Karrer -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- www.team-events.ch - www.seminarlocations.ch - Tel. 062 961 74 73 Outdoor Dreams GmbH, Hohengasse 19, 3400 Burgdorf -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Good afternoon, Mr. Poliak Here is a response from Markus Haas (Bauma Nursing Center) regarding the program "Bar Pianist Michael Poliak": Mr. Poliak played very well, and our residents were also allowed to choose pieces of music. We were very satisfied. Best regards, Urs Karrer -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- team-events.ch - artisten.ch - erlebnisessen.ch - seminarlocations.ch Outdoor Dreams GmbH, Hohengasse 19, 3400 Burgdorf - Tel. 062 961 74 73 -------------------------------------------------- ————————— Good afternoon, Mr. Poliak Here is some feedback from Reinhard Caseli (Reica Trade Vehicles) about the program "Bar Pianist Michael Poliak": --------------- Bar pianist Michael Poliak was a great asset to our in-house exhibition. His melodies were very well received by our audience. We can recommend him 100%. Best regards, Reica Vehicles -------------- Best regards, Urs Karrer -------------------------------------------------------------------- team-events.ch - artisten.ch - erlebnisessen.ch - seminarlocations.ch Outdoor Dreams GmbH, Hohengasse 19, 3400 Burgdorf - Tel 062 961 74 73 —————————————————————————————————— Hello Mr. Poliak Here's some great feedback from Marcel Messerli (wedding) about the "Bar Pianist Michael Poliak" program: -------------- Michael Poliak was very easy to organize and very reliable. He provided excellent musical accompaniment for our dinner. He accommodated our requests and played superbly. Our guests really appreciated the subtle background music. We would highly recommend Mr. Poliak for any wedding. Thank you again for the beautiful music, Mr. Poliak! --------------- Kind regards, Marita Bühler ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- team-events.ch - artisten.ch - erlebnisessen.ch - seminarlocations.ch Outdoor Dreams GmbH, Hohengasse 19, 3400 Burgdorf - Tel. +49 34 533 34 35 Good afternoon, Mr. Poliak! Here's some feedback from Leonie Rauball (wedding) about the program "Bar Pianist Michael Poliak": -------------- Mr. Poliak played at our wedding dinner, and we couldn't be happier with him! From the very beginning, communication was easy, quick, and reliable. Mr. Poliak arrived exactly as agreed, started playing, and regularly looked over to us to pause his playing in time for the speeches that evening. His song selection and playing style were excellent, and we received only positive feedback from our guests. We can wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Poliak and would like to thank him again for his beautiful musical playing! ``` --------------- Best regards, Urs Karrer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- team-events.ch - artisten.ch - erlebnisessen.ch - seminarlocations.ch Outdoor Dreams GmbH, Hohengasse 19, 3400 Burgdorf - Tel 034 533 34 35 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pianist MICHAEL POLIAK recently played for one of our 4-star hotel clients in Saas Almagell/VS His short-notice engagement was extremely successful! We highly recommend him as a first-class pianist! MUSIC AGENCY STUDHALTER, Othmar A. Studhalter ------- Good day, Mr. Poliak! Here is feedback from Johanna Rösti (WoBe AG) about the program "Bar Pianist Michael Poliak": On June 27, 2022 --------------- Mr. Poliak's playing greatly enhanced our event. The music was well received by the guests. The collaboration with Mr. Poliak was also uncomplicated and worked perfectly. We would hire Mr. Poliak again. --------------- Kind regards, Marita Bühler ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- team-events.ch - artisten.ch - erlebnisessen.ch - seminarlocations.ch Outdoor Dreams GmbH, Hohengasse 19, 3400 Burgdorf - Tel 034 533 34 35 Good afternoon, Mr. Poliak Here is a review from Ursula Thaler about the program "Bar Pianist Michael Poliak": -------------- We were very impressed with Mr. Poliak. He enhanced our daughter's wedding perfectly and played very fitting, sensitive music. We thank him very much for the fantastic entertainment. It was a complete success. We couldn't be happier with him! From the very beginning, communication was easy, quick, and reliable. Mr. Poliak was there exactly as agreed, started playing, and regularly looked over at us to pause his playing in time for the evening speeches. Thank you again. --------------- Best regards, Lindita Kamerolli The pianist Mr. MICHEL POLYAYK was once again engaged over the Christmas holidays 2023 at our client HOTEL PIRMIN ZURBRIGGEN, Saas Fee VS. He brilliantly sensed the guests' expectations and, with his musical skill and empathy, created a contemplative and enchanting Christmas atmosphere. Othmar A. Studhalter MUSIC AGENCY STUDHALTER Reference for Michel Polyayk On December 31, 2024, we had the pleasure of engaging Mr. Polyayk as pianist for our New Year's Eve gala dinner at the Sunstar Hotel in Klosters. His performance was a perfect accompaniment to our 7-course menu and contributed significantly to the evening's elegant and festive atmosphere. After midnight, he managed to engage and entertain our guests for an hour, which wonderfully rounded off the evening. His professional and well-groomed demeanor, as well as his appealing appearance, left a lasting impression on us and our guests. The quality of the music was outstanding and a perfect match for a very successful evening. We can wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Polyayk and look forward to working with him in the future. Sincerely, Tobias Georg Host Sunstar Hotel Klosters Review of Michael Poliak Perfect from A to Z Mr. Poliak arrived earlier than scheduled, impressed all of our wedding guests with his excellent performances and refined appearance, and accommodated any requests. He played a Steinway grand piano in the ballroom of Heidegg Castle, which perfectly suited his personality. We would recommend him to anyone. Many thanks again, Mr. Poliak, and see you soon. Reviewed by Luca Baumgartner on July 20, 2025 Reference for Mr. Polyayk We hereby confirm that Mr. Michel Polyayk performed as a pianist at our event "Weinlaune 2025" in Romanshorn on September 6, 2025. His musical contribution contributed significantly to the successful evening, and both our guests and we as the organizers were very pleased with his performance. We would be happy to recommend Mr. Polyayk for future engagements. Best regards Beat Müller CEO"

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"Hiring this pianist for our outdoor wedding by the Portofino harbor was the best decision we made. The music filled the space perfectly, and the performance added so much elegance and emotion to our special day."

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"As an adult beginner, I was nervous about starting piano lessons, but Craig is an incredibly patient and encouraging teacher. I’ve made real progress and actually look forward to every lesson."

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"Letter of recommendation, This is to certify, that Mr. Gabriel Git, was employed by Hotel Heiden as a pianist during the festive season in December 2019. He performed daily in our lobby during afternoon and after dinner. He alsi participated to the Christmas celebration at the hotel, where he accompanied the guests with the Christmas songs. Gabriel Proved to be a talented young man, with good skills and his repertoire big enough to entertain our long staying guests without being repetitive. Gabriel is a very well-mannered artist without any attitude and we can highly recommend him for similar employment. We shall be glad to work with him again. Heiden , 2 Janary 2020 Erich Dasen General Manager"

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