Houston Chronicle, February 3, 2003

In the Sibelius concerto, Midori offered a panorama of things to savor. For listeners who thrive on the emotions of music, she ranged from private insight to sweeping outbursts. Every moment -- from short motive to large sections -- was utterly natural, as if reflecting a simple breath or some well-argued speech. For those who like technical dazzle, she made the smallest detail crackle and the most fiendish challenge viscerally exciting.