Accolades:

“It was a pleasure to host Brian. He was great to work with and is clearly extremely talented. I really appreciated his comfortability with the media and being willing to come appear on a local tv show before the performance.”

Emily Frankoski, Executive Director
Connect2Culture, November 4, 2023

”It was a real pleasure to make music with Brian. He made our Gateway Festival Orchestra's closing concert shine! His powerful and passionate interpretation of the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 will remain in my mind for years to come. But also his unique intimacy, gorgeous sound, and close communication with the podium, at all times. In my opinion, a pianist can achieve all this when there is a deep knowledge of the entire score. Definitely, an artist to have in any orchestra, at any level!”

Darwin Aquino, Music Director
St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra

"His Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 2 was outstanding in every way: flawless technique, memory, touch and facility, command and presence, rapport with the players, and his own style and interpretive phrasing. In my 50 years on the podium, I have had the opportunity to perform with some of the leading pianists of their time. Brian Woods represents the talent of the new generation of professional touring artists."

Dr. Robert Hart Baker, Belleville Philharmonic

"Brian Woods is a compelling young musician with a formidable technique and inspiring interpretations. His performances consistently reach the highest levels of artistry."

John O'Conor, Steinway Recording Artist

"Pianist Brian Woods was the star of the show...He shone brilliantly throughout. Mr. Woods charmed us and displayed a smoothness, almost a slickness that was amazing."

KDHX St. Louis

"Woods’ interpretation of the complete Ballades of Frederic Chopin was outstanding. Rather than making the pieces mere technical showcases, Brian performed each phrase with understanding: knowing the destination of each one and taking the audience on the journey with him."

Kyle Ramey, Trinity Concerts (Watertown, NY)

"The performance was extraordinary. The balance you maintain between melodic voices and accompaniment parts was inspiring. The two Chopin Ballades were brilliant. The Samuel Barber Sonata performance blew me away...Thank you so much for sharing your hard work and intelligence with us."

Jerry Michelsen, Composer and Pianist (Encinitas, CA)

"On the sunny afternoon the pianist swept his audience away with stunning musicianship and stage presence. I took a moment to notice the expressions on the faces around me and knew we were experiencing something significant."

The Southern Illinoisan

"Brian presents beautifully. His introductions into the pieces are very approachable. He doesn't speak over the audience. Then his passion at the piano and the interpretations are just gorgeous. My patrons loved Brian. We wish him all the success he deserves."

Daniel Kays, Bowlus Fine Arts Center (Iola, KS)