Demands that were easily met

1 Mar 2002

The Times

“Birtwistle’s Refrains and Choruses makes demands that were easily met by the Galliards: the capricious textures were handled with the same assurance they brought to Ligeti in the beguiling Six Bagatelles.”

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BBC Music Magazine, Anthony Burton

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O Publico, Teresa Cascudo

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New York Times, Paul Griffiths

They have technique, style and high spirits in spades

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Time Out, Martin Hoyle

Immaculate performances … a pure delight … unreservedly recommended

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MusicWeb International, Hubert Culot

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Richard Whitehouse

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BBC Music Magazine, Nicholas Williams

One of the highlights

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Paul Conway, The Independent

Stunning music and extraordinary playing

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The Observer, Edward Bhesania

Well performed

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The Sunday Times, Paul Driver

The performances are simply breath-taking

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Endlessly fascinating

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The Guardian, Andrew Clements

Incisive, confident and well-tuned

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Excellent ensemble playing and vivid recording.

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Like angels sent from heaven

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Beautiful, delicate and fluent playing

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Aberdeen Press and Journal, Alan Cooper

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