"Bavouzet's playing is ravishing in its fluency, imagination and, impeccable judgment. ...he has a refined ear for sonority and character. His spectrum of touch and shading, bolstered by strong but supple fingers, ... particularly seductive...which combines animation with a clear definition of mood, finesse of detail and a natural flow of ideas. ...a pianism of winning distinction."
Daily Telegraph

“charismatic, mercurial, dynamic and poetic”
“music making on a grand scale”
New York Times

“Hats off! A genious Liszt player"
Classics Today

“He plays with such remarkable authority, expressive strength and unadulterated brilliance. Jean-Efflam Bavouzet is one of France’s best kept secrets. In fact Bavouzet’s playing is restricted to a most narrow range: wonderful to superb.”
MusicWeb

"He plays these terribly difficult pieces… with an earthy tone and with a clear mind, brilliantly, elegantly, showing good taste and taking his chance to demonstrate discipline on the keyboard and readiness to take risks, even in musically and technically extreme situations."
Music Review