Reviews

This is a fine ensemble of the sort that should already be having an active performing schedule. The performance was lively, interesting and professional. The audition material contained a great deal of variety within the chosen field, and the quality of the recording showed the same concern for excellence that the performance itself did.

Words that come to mind in listening to the performance were: defined, gripping, thoughtful, full of temperament, fearless. The very first notes commanded attention. The Purcell was played so as to display the exotic nature of the composer's harmonies. The Corelli had a nice lift.

Review by Ed Brewer, one of the judges for the Semi-Finals of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition (January 2003).