“Michael Hernandez is an outstanding and unique musician. His sense of musical phrasing is inspiring to me as a violinist. It is rare to find such an extraordinary talent!”

— Margret Batjer, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

“Michael’s great performance was so gripping, shinning, energetic, and powerful, that made my music touching and enjoyable”

- Chen Yi , composer

“Michael played with both passion and wonderful technique, sweeping the audience into the warmth of his tone.”

— Peace Memorial Concert Series (Clearwater, FL)

“Hernandez’s rich and lush tone offers an unfettered palette of colors that constantly react to the emotional need of the music. His musical intelligence, his talent and his spirit of adventure make him a strong musical collaborator.”

-Nicole Paiement, Artistic Director/Conductor- Opera Parallèle

“A world-class performer, Michael can make the soprano saxophone sing like an angel. Words cannot describe the magic that happens when this superb artist performs!”

—The Artist Series of Tallahassee

“A virtuosic musician, his performances have been wonderful!”

—Downtown Chamber Series (Phoenix, AZ)

“Michael Hernandez is truly a unique player with a special understanding on playing my music. His playing is a total amalgamation of tone, color, balance, drive, and line that gives the listener a path into the music that is unique and all encompassing.”

—Marc Mellits, composer

“The saxophone solo by Michael Hernandez in The Old Castle, stands out for me for its pure musicality and its quiet dominance”

—Stephen Shaw ,The Santa Cruz Sentinel

“Such a saxophone sound and musicianship from one who must certainly be among the finest soprano saxophone artist of the present generation.”

— Dr. Ronald Caravan - former Professor of clarinet and saxophone at Syracuse University