“Wieland is unquestionably a formidable talent with an enormous technique. He showed sensitivity to nuance and expressive detail. The audience was enchanted.”
The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, OH

“A complete pianist, endowed with extraordinary artistic talent, Derek aroused much enthusiasm from the audience, through the character and assuredness of his performance of the Beethoven fifth concerto.”
Voce Misena, Senigallia, ITALY

“Derek showed why he won the Hummel award. He was simply breathtaking in his dash and vigor… his tone in the slow movement was old-world wonderful.”
TIMES UNION Albany, NY