"While listening to contestants, I was thinking that Chopin is dead. But while listening to Margarita's performance, I realized that Chopin still lives!" - Henry (Heinrich Gustavovich) Neuhaus, pianist, People's Artist of RSFSR, Russia

"Some excellent musicians have performed for our public in the past eight years, but I have never seen the audience so moved and enthusiastic. This was a rare and precious event" - Paul Snelgrove, France 

"I first listened to Margarita's music nine years ago, she lifted me in ways I can't describe... She can lift your heart and let you dream about a more beautiful world. Truly a treasure..." - Gary Naiman, author, USA