“Superior talent.”

– György Sándor, pianist

“You are very talented ladies and deserve universal recognition.”

– Joan Fontaine, actress

“so proficient”

– Olivia de Havilland, actress

“...beautiful performances. Your talents are obvious, as each of you are personally gifted with a God-given ability to excel in your chosen field of musical entertainment.  …warmest best wishes to each of you for God’s continued blessings as you pursue brilliant careers in music -”

– Rhonda Fleming, actress

“I'm a big fan of these sisters.  You can't go wrong at one of their concerts they come to play.  You'll be happy you went.”

– Billy Gray, actor

“If you need photography, I’m your man.  Best wishes,”

– Jay Heifetz, son of Jascha Heifetz

“I am happy to know you are under the auspices of so many important people around the world, and hope the promised concerts come true and are very successful.  With best wishes,”

– Alicia De Larrocha, pianist

“We appreciate you thinking of the President in your plans and we wish you all the best.”

– Barack Obama, President of The United States, The White House (phone call)

“The President and I are so grateful for your wonderful performance [at The White House].”

– Michelle Obama, First Lady of The United States, The White House

“The President is very eager to transmit to you all his wishes for your future career.”

“Thank you for inviting Governor Cuomo to attend your concert on November 1, 2014. He was honored that you thought of him for this important occasion and he appreciated hearing from you.… The Governor sends his best wishes for a successful event.… Thank you again for your thoughtful invitation. I hope you will keep the Governor in mind for future events. Warmest regards.”

– Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo

“Thank you for your invitation for Governor Christie to attend one of your up-coming concerts. …your kind invitation. On behalf of Governor Christie, please accept our best wishes for successful events.”

– Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie

“Your performance tonight was amazing!  ...your music took me to an even more beautiful place than Steinway Hall.  Believe me, Mendelssohn is your best friend.  Please keep on playing with such passion and beauty!”

– Dr. Harvey Sontag, audience

“A piece of heaven”

– Eric Johnson, audience

“Thank you very much indeed for your letter....  I have had pleasure in writing directly to Clive Gillinson [director of Carnegie Hall] on your behalf and I have enclosed to him a copy of your letter and all the various other excellent references that you enclosed as well as your CD.  With my best wishes to you, Sincerely yours,”

– James D. Wolfensohn, Chairman Emeritus of Carnegie Hall

“I have read your resumes and can see you are both very accomplished in your chosen fields.  In this respect I do not think you will have any difficulty in finding future concert date opportunities and wish you every success in your musical careers.”

– Claude Jarman Jr., actor

“[Mr. Douglas] appreciates your interest in including him in this project, as he is a musician at heart….  He wishes you much success with your endeavor.”

– Kirk Douglas, actor

“I just want you to know what beautiful artists you are…and I know how beautifully you play.”

– Mary Costa, soprano Sleeping Beauty

“Dear Mimi, Sakiko and Harumi, Thank you very much indeed for your extremely nice letter […] …your wonderful work…!  So thank you again…and I wish you all continuing great success with your music.  Very best wishes”

– Hayley Mills, actress

“Dear Harumi, Sakiko and Mimi, Thank you for your lovely invitation to work with you….  I wish you much success with your music and if you do record it, I would love a copy.  GOOD LUCK!  Sincerely,”

– Debbie Reynolds, actress

“Ms. Bacall appreciates your interest in collaborating with her….  She sends her best wishes for your every success.”

– Lauren Bacall, actress

“Me complace acusar recibo a la carta que remitieron a S.M. el Rey…, que ha sido despachada con Su Majestad.  En relación que plantean, les informo que el Jefe del Gabinete de Planificación y Coordinación, de acuerdo con las instrucciones del Jefe de esta Casa, ha remitido la misma al Ministerio de Cultura.”

– HM King Don Juan Carlos of Spain

“Sus Majestades me encargan que, en Su nombre, le agradezca el DVD que ha tenido la amabilidad de remitirles y le envíe un cordial saludo, con Sus mejores deseos de éxito para el futuro.”

– TM King Don Juan Carlos and Queen Doña Sofía of Spain

“On behalf of Her Majesty Queen Sofia, I am pleased to acknowledge receipt of your letter....  On Her Majesty’s instructions I have forwarded your request and enclosed documents to the management of the Palau [de les Arts Reina Sofía of Valencia]....  Her Majesty asks me to convey Her best wishes of success for you and your sister in the New Year, with warm regards.”

– HM Queen Doña Sofía of Spain

“His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf has asked me to thank you for your kind letter.  …we have forwarded your letter to the Stockholm Concert Hall.”

– HM King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

“The Duke of Edinburgh has asked me to write and thank you for your letter....  His Royal Highness has asked me to forward a copy of your letter to the Vice-Chancellor’s Office at the University [of Cambridge]....  Your trouble in writing is much appreciated.”

– HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh

“Dear Misses Furuya, The Queen has asked me to thank you for your letter […] please accept my best wishes for every success with your future musical careers.”

– HM Queen Elizabeth II

“Prince William and Prince Harry have asked me to thank you for your letter and CD….  Your reasons for writing as you did are greatly appreciated and Their Royal Highnesses are grateful to you for taking the trouble….  Prince William and Prince Harry have asked me to send you their best wishes.”

– TRH Prince William and Prince Harry

“Thank you for your letter...to the Earl of Wessex.  I have passed your letter to...at the Royal Windsor Festival Society....  The Earl of Wessex appreciates the time you have taken in writing to him, and sends you, Mimi and Sakiko his very best wishes.”

– HRH Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex

“Our best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a New Year 2014 filled with happiness.  Albert de Monaco”

– HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco

“On behalf of Her Majesty the Queen I should like to thank you for your letter….  I have sent your letter to the Committee of the Concertgebouw….  Wishing you every success with your musical performance!”

– HM Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands

“Dear Misses Furuya, His Majesty King Philippe of the Belgians has asked me to write and thank you for your letter….  Your reasons for writing are greatly appreciated and the King is grateful to you for taking the time and the trouble in writing to Him. […] The King has asked me to convey his best wishes for every success with your musical careers.”

– HM King Philippe of Belgium

“I thank you for thinking of me and your interest and wish you all the luck that's possible!  Keep me informed of all your concerts, etc.  I'd love to come, of course and stay in touch.  Thank you!  Cheers, and regards always,”

– Marni Nixon, soprano

“Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince and Crown Princess have asked me to thank you for your kind letter….”

– TRH Crown Prince & Crown Princess of Denmark

“Le Président de la République française a bien reçu votre courrier.  Monsieur Nicolas SARKOZY m’a chargé de vous en remercier.  Je puis vous indiquer qu’il a été pris bonne note de votre démarche qui fera l’objet d’un examen attentif dans l’hypothèse de l’organisation à Rambouillet de l’évènement….  Je vous prie d’agréer…l’expression de mes sentiments les meilleurs.”

– Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France

“The Federal Chancellor, Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, has received your letter.  I would like to thank you very much for sending it.  The "Musikverein" is an independent institution, and so, unfortunately, we can only offer our informal support.  But we would be pleased if you get the opportunity to play in Vienna.”

– Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Federal Chancellor of Austria

“Thank you for your letter....  I am pleased to let you know that your letter has been forwarded to...President of the Academy of Music in Budapest.  I hope that it will be possible to organise a concert for you and the Hungarian audience will enjoy your performance.”

– Dr. László Sólyom, President of Hungary

“Con estas líneas acuso recibo de la carta que dirigen al Presidente del Gobierno….  Esperando puedan finalmente ver cumplidos sus propósitos, les envío un cordial saludo, en nombre del Presidente y en el mío propio,”

– José Zapatero, President of Spain

“We take the opportunity to congratulate you and to express our best wishes to your future concerts.  Best regards.”

– Cavaco Silva, President of Portugal

“Mesdames, J’ai l’honneur d’acuser réception de votre correspondance…de donner des concerts en Principauté, plus particulièrement à l’Auditorium Rainier III.  J’ai l’honneur de vous faire connaître, en réponse, que j’ai transmis votre demande au Directeur des Affaires Culturelles, en charge de la tutelle administrative de l’Orchestre Philharmonique, qui ne manquera pas de vous faire part des suites pouvant y être données.  Je vous prie d’agréer, Mesdames, l’expression de ma considération distinguée.”

– Paul Masseron, Interior Minister of Monaco

“You were brilliant and your performance by us if permitted would always be grand.”

– Shannon Taylor, Esq., audience

“Thank you so much for excellent performance.  I hope you enjoyed it as the rest of the people.”

– Kinga Marszal-Norsworthy, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York

“The three sisters’ original personalities merge into one as beautiful harmony is borne. […]  In response to the three sisters’ harmony borne in perfect unison of breath, the audience appeared pleasantly drunk.  …these three sisters endowed with overflowing talent perform solo, duo, and trio concerts mainly in the U.S. and Europe, and are receiving high acclaim for their performances.”

– Yuko Kimoto, writer, The NY Japion

“The concert was a great success.  The audience was amazed by their disciplined technique, lyrical phrasing and pleasant stage presence. […]  Violinist Harumi projected a sweet, crisp sound on the Stradivari that flowed above the cello and piano.  Cellist Mimi had a rich and deep sound that made her the gravity of the group.  Her sound was well blended with Harumi’s sound to make a contrasting sonority.  Pianist Sakiko had the dominating role in the trio. Her piano playing was powerful and musical.”

– WMP Concert Hall, New York City

“Harumi on violin, Sakiko on piano, and Mimi on cello, the trio is instantly serious, absorbed, and totally involved in the service of music.”

– Iris Hiskey Arno, writer, The Rivertowns Enterprise

“[President] Jeff Stratton forwarded your message to me.  I had a chance to review your website and sample music — WOW!  You’re extremely talented! […]  Thank you for sharing your information and talents, and please keep me posted on your progress.  Best of luck!  Thanks!  Ben”

– J. Ben Stringfellow, Vice President, U.S. Communications, McDonald’s USA

“Hi Mimi, Sakiko and Harumi, Thanks for reaching out to [CEO] Jeff Bezos and Amazon.  We’ve reviewed your website and the three of you are very talented! […]  We appreciate you considering Amazon and wish you the best of luck.”

– Grace Chung, Amazon.com

“I am writing in support of THE FURUYA TRIO, comprising Harumi Furuya, violinist, Sakiko Furuya, pianist, and Mimi Furuya, cellist, that they be programmed at Carnegie Hall by Carnegie Hall in the 2009-2010 concert season.  We have found the trio to be musicians of the highest caliber, very easy to work with, gracious and appreciative.  They play with passion and delight and are most charming and personable at receptions.”

– Reverend John M. Barrett, Pastor

“Their beautiful ensemble, perfect technic and intelligent interpretations brought the audience to its feet.  They are charming, talented young women who have a strong work ethic and a gift for delighting audiences with spectacular performances.”

– Josephine Caruso, Founder, Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra

“I enjoy very much your recordings — the Rachmaninoff cello sonata, the Tartini sonata and the Beethoven piano sonatas are wonderful.  My friend says the Tchaikovsky trio is fabulous.  Bravo and encore!”

– Loïc Quement, Chef & Manager/Hôtel d’Angleterre, fan

“Wow!  That is fantastic — all the CDs you have made.  I went to your site — it is just so exciting to read about and hear your beautiful performances!  That’s just wonderful! […]  Wishing you all best wishes!!”

– Eric Ewazen, composer