"Our cultural organization never had a Musical feast like this what Raghavendra has rendered today. Once while playing I saw him totally giving gamakas on his left hand where his right hand never plucked the string. I stopped blinking and watched this for about five minutes. Our society would remember him for such a nice concert today" -- Rohini Udupa, Cultural Secretary, Illinois Kannada Sangha on the occassion of Ganesh Chathurthy festival celebrations.

"He is the counter part of U Srinivas, If you close your eyes you can't figure out who is playing" -- Renowned musician adds, Sanfransisco 

"He is a jewel in the crown of Indian Classical Music" --- Chicago Weekly reads

"I saw him playing the continuous notes for a long time, and I could see every one relieved after holding their breath for a long time when he finished that Swara mukthayam, He does Magic on Mandolin" -- NewYork Sangeetha Sabha Director, in the valedictory of his concert 

"He has given us the most wonderful treat, our organization ever had. We owe a million of thanks to him for keeping us in trance for about Four and Half hours continuously" --- D.V. Rao, Director - Carnatic Music Society

"I am speechless, Marvelous it was and outstanding as ever" --- Manoranjan Mahopatra, Managing Director and SVP, Hughes

"Mending of Music by magician" --- Today, March 2004

"Express Choice of Music" --- Indian Express, March 2004