Ráyo Furuta is the consummate musician: a vastly imaginative and virtuosic performer, a curator across a multitude of cultures and aesthetics, and an eminently gifted teacher. He is the kind of musician I love to see interpret my own works, revealing more of their inner possibilities, and stirs my composerly imagination for works that have yet to be born. I look forward to every project he dreams up. 

It was an extraordinary experience to share the stage with Ráyo Furuta during the performance of Reinecke’s Flute concerto. His technique, expression, and musical fluency resonated deeply with the audience, taking them on an emotional journey through his interpretation. Working with Ray was a rare privilege, as his ability to deliver a rich tapestry of colors and overtones is unmatched.

Ráyo Furuta's performance was so brilliant and gorgeous. It was as if my Flute Concerto had been reborn with new life.

Ráyo Furuta is a delight who charms audiences with both stunning musicianship and a sparkling presence. Though our audiences typically wait until the end of a piece to applaud, they could not contain themselves and leapt to their feet cheering after the first movement. The performance was described as positively healing, magical, and deeply uniting. Weeks later, our entire community is still talking about the experience.