Quotes.
“Kolthof plays with mastery, with a tone that is at times sweet, gentle, and lyrical, and at others strident, strong and assertive. Her articulation and technique are particularly good, as is her pitch - and every bit of that is in service to her sense of expression.”
– The Flutist Quarterly (2021)
“IIonka Kolthof's articulation proves to be crisp and exciting. Her intonation is impeccable.”
– flutejournal.com (2020)
“With Ilonka Kolthof's recital partner Ralph van Raat at the piano, she makes the seemingly impossible, possible (…)”
– Luister Magazine (2020)
“What is striking is the enormous diversity of atmospheres, sounds and playing techniques Ilonka conjures up from the piccolo”
– Music Emotion (2020)
“Ilonka's playing is elegant and refined (...)”
– FLUIT (2020)
“Kolthof impresses with alternating brilliant and lyrical playing”
– NRC (2020)
“Kolthof whispers impressively with the piccolo”
– De Volkskrant (2019)
“Musicians like Ilonka Kolthof are what keep the music world so fascinating”
– Ned McGowan (composer, 2019)
“Wonderful stage presence (...)”
– Kujala International Piccolo Competition Finals (2017)
“Enchanted performance by Ilonka Kolthof”
– Trouw (2015)
“(...) precise and nuanced flute playing”
– De Volkskrant (2012)
“(...) an unforgettable listening experience”
– Trouw (2012)
“(...) very high-level playing”
– Concertzender (2011)