"The Brodsky's achingly beautiful performance reached deep into the spirit"
The Guardian
"...Collins dazzles like a bel canto diva in the pyrotechnic leaps, trills and runs, while he lavishes his rich tone, phenomenal breath control and deeply satisfying expressive insights"
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"…a supreme viola virtuoso – white-hot in delivery, kaleidoscopic in tone colours, electrifying in rhythmic attack."
Financial Times
"An exuberant swirl of Klezmer music"
The Scotsman
"Simply close one's eyes and the musical vitality is instantly apparent."
The Independent
"A truly excellent ensemble"
Gramophone
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"I know of no musician whose Bach playing on any instrument is of greater subtlety, beauty of tone, persuasiveness of judgement or instrumental command than Hewitt's."
BBC Music Magazine
"Calefax – five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem the best musical format on the planet."
The Times |
I hope you will be inspired by the 2013 programme. We look forward to seeing you.With your support, we should like this year to fill every seat for every concert.
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Anthony Wilkinson
Festival Director |
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"Judy Carmichael is a one-woman whirlwind, pianist, singer, bandleader, TV show host. She is a performer who never fails to captivate audiences and produce music of genuine worth."
Peter Vacher, Jazz Journal |