Demands that were easily met

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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They have technique, style and high spirits in spades
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Time Out, Martin Hoyle

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MusicWeb International, Hubert Culot

Pure pleasure
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Superb sound
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Excellently played
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Well performed
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The Sunday Times, Paul Driver

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Endlessly fascinating
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Excellent ensemble playing and vivid recording.
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Beautiful, delicate and fluent playing
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