Baadsvik

Quite a showcase for a superb player.
Andrew McGregor, BBC Radio 3 - England
(re 20th Century Tuba Concertos - BIS CD 1515)

Critics' Choice, Gramophone 12/2007
Subterranean beauty, Stunningly played by tubist Øystein Baadsvik.
Ivan Moody
(re Aho - BIS CD 1574)Gramophone - Germany

"Among the items were a number of unusual CDs (including Kalevi Aho's Contrabassoon and Tuba Concertos, BIS records), a testament to humankind's ability to master the unlikeliest of instruments. Hearing these CDs provided the thrill of listening to fantastically accomplished practitioners of the esoteric. The tuba player here is Oystein Baadsvik, a Norwegian virtuoso who has carved out a career as a soloist."
Daniel J. Wakin
(re: BIS CD Aho - tuba concerto) The New York Times - USA

A ruthlessly skillful Øystein Baadsvik masters his large instrument down to the smallest atom. An unforgettable CD.
re. CD Danzas)
Hifi and Music

"borders are redefined" Five out of five stars for interpretation and sound quality."
(re: BIS CD Aho - tuba concerto)
Klassik.com - Germany

"An outstanding recital. Baadsvik's playing combines sweetness with strength, intensity with perception."
(re: Danzas - BIS CD 1585)
International record review

From this Norwegian artist, the tuba gains an enormously melodic flexibility and a vast spectrum of colors.
(re: Danzas - BIS CD 1585)
Clarino print

Øystein Baadsvik is one of the very few globe-trotting tubists that sound every bit as amazing in person as he does on his recordings. This latest serving of tuba and piano music shows another facet of this world-class performer.
(re: Danzas - BIS CD 1585)
ITEA Journal - USA