"Expressive, technically unerring, witty and intellectually rigorous without being dry. Bravo, Fried!"

- The Star Ledger, N.J.

"He is well worth hearing" - New York Times

"Mr. Fried, who has struck me always as a splendid musician, has developed now into a flutist of the first caliber. His tone of clear beauty, his brilliant technique and his profound musicality make me compare him to the great names of our time."

- Christoph Eschenbach

"He is an absolutely first-rate flutist, and adept in all facets of the repertoire as well as being an excellent soloist and participant in Chamber Music."

- Andre' Previn

"Fried plays exceptionally well - his sound is big and notably beautiful and his virtuosity is considerable. The music making is superior."

- Boston Globe