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quotes[0]='&quot;Friesen’s frenzied bowings and soaring melodies... sent many in the audience home in a state of musical rapture.&quot;<br>- <em>The Washington Post</em>';

quotes[1]='&quot;The music is beautiful and so is the playing.&quot;<br>- <em>Yo-Yo Ma</em>';

quotes[2]='&quot;Transcending all categories, Friesen&#8217;s music stirs the soul com a passion and sense of <em>bright moments</em> that are nothing less than inspiring.&quot;<br>- <em>Jazz Times</em>';

quotes[3]='&quot;Friesen takes the cello beyond its traditional home of the classical ensemble, opening the door to a new era for the soulful instrument.&quot;<br>- <em>Digital Audio</em>';

quotes[4]='&quot;Never before have I seen a musician play the cello with such a fury and virtuosity. A whirlwind...incredible.&quot;<br>- <em>El Heraldo de Aragon, Spain</em>';

quotes[5]='&quot;Friesen shows the kind of playing that makes him such a solid soloist. His tone is rich and his melodic phrasing is well formed. His presentation of a musical thought is never overstated, but it is never lacking, either.&quot;<br>- <em>The Pittsburgh Press</em>';

quotes[6]='&quot;Mr. Friesen’s cello is as rich and full as a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice.&quot;<br>- <em>Ear Magazine</em>';

quotes[7]='&quot;Friesen uses the cello as a biting, crunching rhythm instrument.&quot;<br>- <em>The Miami Herald</em>';

quotes[8]='&quot;Friesen is a cellist of perfection, a player with technique in abundance who keeps it in check. Playing with delicacy, intimacy and depth, he’s got chops, but places the music first.&quot;<br>- <em>Option Music Alternative</em>';

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