"She is one of the most outstanding talents that I have worked with in over 40 years of teaching in Europe and the United States.
Ildiko is that marvelous and unique combination of great physical talent, emotional depth and deep understanding of music and a work ethic that is unsurpassable. She is ... a sensational performer."

Susan Moses, Profesor of Cello, Indiana University, Bloomington (USA), February 2010

"... an extraordinary talent. Her technique is immaculate, she seems to have no difficulties at all! Above all, she is a true performer, who enjoys performing and she is at her best in front of an audience."

Iván Fischer, Music Director of Budapest Festival Orchestra, Principal Conductor, National Symphony Orchestra Washington D.C. (USA), May 2007

"Ildikó Szabó is a fantastic cellist and musician, with an extraordinary technique, a brilliant intellect a creative and imaginative musical mind. Ildikó’s cloudless joy of performing and her enigmatic ability to communicate with the audience assure us that the classical works will be in proper hands."

Tamás Vásáry, Pianist, Conductor, Awarded by Kossuth Prize, Lifetime Honorary Chief Musical Director of the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, March 2009

"... an exceptionally gifted young cellist."

Dr. János Starker, Distinguished Professor of Cello, Indiana University, Bloomington (USA), August 2007