A contemporary Canadian master. THE NEW YORKER (2005)

A Canadian icon and an international cultural institution. Piotr Grella-Mozejko SEE MAGAZINE (2009)

With his roots in proto-Christian spirituality, interest in world cultures and ability to mix and match musical styles, Hatzis is very much a composer of and for our time. William Littler, THE TORONTO STAR (2005)

One of Canada’s brightest lights at the height of his powers. Stephen Pedersen, THE CHRONICLE HERALD (2007)

We are fortunate to have a great master in our midst. Robert Thomas, THE WHOLE NOTE magazine (2007)

Canadian composer Christos Hatzis is a master of musical style. He not only makes a virtue of eclecticism but has developed such confidence in its use that he splits the universe with it, multiplying his musical imagery and symbolism thereby to something approaching infinity. Stephen Pedersen, THE CHRONICLE HERALD (2005)

It is undeniable that his work here in past decades has been nothing short of stupendous in beauty and sheer audacity. John S. Gray, THE WHOLE NOTE MAGAZINE (2005)

Christos Hatzis is currently enjoying a growing international reputation as one of the most important composers writing today. His works are being performed, broadcast and recorded in Canada, the US and in Europe by some of the world's best known soloists and ensembles. CBC RECORDS (2003)

Hatzis has the ability to write works that are brilliant, complex and intellectually and emotionally challenging but which can still touch the heart of the average listener. This is rare amongst 20th century composers....Often, when I have mentioned his work to friends who are not musicians, they have heard his work on radio, on discs, or at concerts and are always complimentary and enthusiastic in their response to it. One person said that she thought that Hatzis would turn out to be one of the most important composers of our time. Having heard many of his works, this is an assessment with which I would agree. Paul Pedersen, composer - former Dean of the Faculty of Music, McGill University and the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto (1998)

...Christos Hatzis is one of Canada's most important composers. ...Canada is extremely fortunate to count this Greek-born musical savant among its citizens. Murray Gingsberg, THE INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN (1992)

I’m seriously wondering if Hatzis hasn’t captured the essence of what it means to create music in the 21st century urban core. John Terauds, MUSICAL TORONTO (2013)

Having had the opportunity to work with many of the finest composers of our times, I should say that Hatzis is, in my estimation, one of the most talented composers I have had the privilege of knowing. Nora Post (1980)

After a few years as Christos Hatzis’ major professor, there is little doubt in my mind that he is one of the top Ph.D. candidates in the history of the department. Morton Feldman (1979)