“<…> Chochieva displays an excellent grasp of Chopin’s subtle weaving of
melodies with harmonies and rhythms. In almost every one of these etudes
she deftly captures the essential character of the music, tending to
shun temporary effects in favor of harnessing the overall emotional and
intellectual climate of the piece <…> try #5, in E minor, Op. 25, for an
imaginative and utterly arresting performance from first note to last.
I’ll write ditto for the ensuing G Sharp minor Etude. Chochieva plays
the octaves in the outer sections of #10, in B minor, Op. 25, with a
perfect sense for the music’s grimness and desperation, and the middle
section comes across with a melting peacefulness. A great performance!
<…> I must declare that among young pianists I have heard in recent years, she would seem to be among the most talented and likely to have a major career.”

Robert Cummings