“A superb musician with a remarkable sensitivity for ballet” —Mikhail Baryshnikov

"I feel lucky to be in class when Josu plays. He is a top-flight pianist who can be funny, touching, or brilliant."—Allegra Kent

"Deeply creative, wonderfully musical, and completely enjoyable to dance to"—Susan Jaffe

"A ballet pianist of exceptional skill and creativity"—George Lee, Formerly New York City Ballet

"I think Gallastegui is the best around."—Cynthia Gregory

"Goldfingers!"—David Parsons"A legend in the ballet world . . . one of the finest accompanists."—Cynthia Harvey

"Exciting.  Professional.  A real artist."—Wilhelm Burmann, STEPS, (1940 - 2020)

"Josu Gallastegui's sensitivity to the needs of dancers is unique."—Ross Stretton (1952-2005)

"What a difference!  Definitely in the top league of ballet accompanists."—Robert Denvers, Royal Ballet of Flanders

"A unique pianist. I love his music."—David Howard (1937-2013)

"One of the finest accompanists of our day ... an inspiration for  teacher and student."—Robert Blankshine, Joffrey Ballet and Berlin Opera (1945-1987)

"Having Josu Gallastegui play for class is a unique and joyful experience."—Woytek Lowski, London Festival Ballet (1940-1995)

“When Josu plays, dancers sing with their bodies and paint the air with music that lifts the soul.”—Hector Zaraspe

"A first-rate classical pianist whose emotion transcends beautifully for ballet"—Nanette Glushak, Ballet Capitole de Toulouse

"Great precision, sensitivity, and transparent quality"—Newe Zurcher Zeitung, Zurich

"Gallastegui possesses an excellent technique —clear, secure, and flexible"—La Gaceta del Norte, Bilbao

"A very sensitive pianist and an extraordinary accompanist"—Composer Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978)

"Music to ballet teachers’ ears—an accomplished accompanist, arranger and composer"—Dance Teacher

"His style is lyrical and lush with impassioned dynamics!"—Madeleine Dale, Attitude Magazine

"Intelligent, rich and varied accompaniment . . . a brilliant concert-level capacity, full of phrasing and dynamics."—Marian Horosko (1925-2017), Dance Magazine

"Josu Gallastegui is not just another accompanist. His music is aurally exciting, a precise collaboration with the given exercise."—Marian Horosko (1925-2017), Dance Magazine

"Measure for Measure is outstanding for choice of music, interpretation, and recording quality."—Frano Jelincic (1922-2005), Radford University Artist in Residence