Yet despite the pyrotechnics, it was Chai’s sensitivity to color, timbre and emotion that resonated the most…The crowd roared for an encore and got two…

Lucid Culture

The Chinese-born, 28-year-old American pianist Jenny Q Chai demonstrated true affinity for contemporary music throughout the challenging program she played on Thursday night at Zankel Hall…playing with resourceful technique and sensitivity…her playing was admirable for its refinement and directness…

The New York Times

Anthony Tommasini

Jenny Q. Chai is certainly among the many great artists that display a great love for works from various periods of music and an ability to create a wise programming that shows a tremendous recognition for where composers share a likeness in their styles that are not always picked up by the naked ear. This concert was proof of that ability, and also a great showcase for her virtuosity.

Sequenza 21

Chris McGovern

Ms. Chai played with conviction, providing the necessary insight for these difficult works…Encores included works by Nils Vigeland and John Cage, the latter sung and tapped on the piano case instead of played. It served as a fitting close to an adventurous, ear-tickling program.

Feast of Music

Angela Sutton