"Obviously what we're dealing with here is extreme virtuosity." (John Schneider, KPFK)
"Schneiderman's performance was dazzling. His fluent, unassuming virtuosity was entirely at the service of the music; and the dizzying gigue which closed the work left this listener breathless." (Times Colonist, Victoria British Columbia)
“The lute playing is outstanding. Mr. Schneiderman gives these sonatas virtuosic treatment. It’s hard to imagine how it could be better.” (American Record Guide)
“Schneiderman is a nimble player with a fast, light touch; his ornamentation is subtle and appropriate, his taste impeccable.” (Soundboard)
“Schneiderman attacks the music with an effective blend of musicological intelligence, emotional involvement and entertaining showmanship.” (Continuo)
“Lutenist John Schneiderman gave a musical lesson of high instrumental discipline with a magnificent concert.” (Il Fronimo, Italy)
“Schneiderman’s playing is expressive and flowing.” (Victoria News, Canada)
“The playing is fluid and well articulated. Schneiderman’s agility is scintillating.” (Lute Society of America Quarterly)
“His playing is robust and expressive.” (High Performance Review)
“The playing throughout this record is excellent.” (Early Music, Oxford University Press)
“He plays with the sort of energy and direction which is all too often lacking from lute players.” (Continuo)
“His playing is uncannily correct on a particularly perilous instrument.” (The Denver Post)
“John Schneiderman’s convincing interpretation conveys a satisfying kaleidoscope of emotions.” (Early Music Today, England)
“Schneiderman’s tone is clear as a bell, and it turns delicate textures into sparkling jewels.” (Soundboard)
“Schneiderman played a very beautiful program that was both confident and stylistic. His baroque lute playing was virtuosic and musical and he displayed his deftness with the seven-string guitar.” (Soundboard)