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The Washington Post
April 8th, 2008
- "Powerful and involved music making"
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The Indianapolis Star
January 16th, 2006
- "Kennard generated excitement by using a big, yet tasteful sound, contrasted with subtle nuances...beautiful sense of legato...expressive playing"
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Mostly Classic (Japan)
July, 2009
- "His playing, filled with a natural sense of breathing, captures the hearts of Japanese audiences."
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The Washington Post
November 9th, 2010
- "A strong luminous pianist"
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The Post and Courier (Charleston, South Carolina)
February 18th, 2004
-"Each of his selections seemed both fresh and intimately involving."
-"Kennard's 'Chez Petrouchka' was spidery and crystalline, and 'La Semaine grasse' had a processional majesty that seemed, like much of this concert, eloquent and sufficient."
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Semanas Musicales de Frutillar (Chile)
February 5th, 2008
-"Kennard and the Symphony Orchestra of Chile (Brahms Concerto No.2) were perfectly integrated and offered a luminous and joyful interpretation with romantic touches but no exaggerations. The audience gave them a prolonged ovation."
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Chopin Magazine (Japan)
June, 2009
- "He received enthusiastic applause from the full house, to whom he gave an exuberant, powerful performance."
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Honolulu Star-Bulletin
May 31st, 2003
-"Kennard presented a thrilling performance of Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini...his light touch, sweet tone, strong sense of phrasing, and his sensuous reading of the famous Variation No.18 had the audience humming through intermission."
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El País, Montevideo (Uruguay)
July 4th, 2006
-"A brilliant soloist. Enviable technique, serene, confident. (Philharmonic Orchestra of Montevideo, Chopin Concerto No.2)"
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Ongaku no Tomo (Japan)
June, 2009
- "He displayed a spontaneous, bright and healthy musical sense...beautiful phrasing, sharp technique"
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Desde el Gran Valparaiso, Viña del Mar (Chile)
July 11th, 2008
-"He showed an intense focus in the balance of the sound, exact fingerings throughout the whole piece and the right control of rubato and dynamics."
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Paysandú (Uruguay)
July 20th, 2006
-"He offered a magnificent recital at Florencio Sánchez Theatre. He combines the virtuosity of Liszt and the expressiveness of Chopin, which left the audience fascinated."
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The Post and Courier (Charleston, South Carolina)
April 13th, 2005
-"[Kennard]...displays a rare combination of extraordinary skill and profound appreciation of the music."
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Charleston City Paper
November 28th, 2008
-"Kennard proved to be a sensitive and accomplished chamber musician—on top of his established credentials as a brilliant solo pianist...He cemented a touching and memorable performance of Dvorak's Piano Quintet."
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The Spoleto Buzz
June 5th, 2006
-"he sparkled in Chopin's Piano Concerto No.2. He simply tore up the first movement—his luminous tone, lovely rubato and dead-on passagework were something special."
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Revista Sinfónica (Uruguay)
August, 2006
-"Notable pianist, solid schooling and style; with the highest artistic level."
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El Mercurio de Valparaíso (Chile)
November 28th, 2007
-"The detailed and elegant interpretation of Chopin's Concerto in F minor Op. 21 delighted the audience who awarded him an enthusiastic ovation."
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Semanas Musicales de Frutillar (Chile)
February 10th, 2008
-"Technically, he is a master; a great display of talent and temperament...An unforgettable concert."
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The Honolulu Advertiser
October 20th, 2008
-"He presented Grieg's Concerto, displaying a special affinity for quietly lyrical passages...his performance was an inspiration."
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The Post and Courier (Charleston, South Carolina)
October 20th, 2004
Kennard Plays Chopin How It Was Meant To Be Played
-"Kennard demonstrated an intuitive understanding of Chopin...he played his poetic music the way it was written...his pure renderings let the tenderness, coquetry, melancholy and majesty of the 19th century Polish composer's work come shining through."
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The Charleston Observer
May 29th, 2009
- "Kennard has a relaxed, professional demeanor at the keyboard that immediately puts you at ease. He comes across as a genuine player more than a stage performer, which draws you in even further. His technique is very polished, his expression ultra clear...Sean masterfully managed the Rachmaninoff works, beautifully capturing the combination of poetry and magnificence that characterizes the Russian composer...After so much passionate playing, he concluded with an encore of Debussy's Claire de Lune - which further exhibited his exquisite sensitivity and delicate touch."
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