REVIEWS
Vanessa Casey, Purcell Room Music Manager, Southbank
"I wanted to write and thank you for your performance as part of our "Fresh," Young Artists Series in the Purcell Room. I thoroughly enjoyed the concert and was particularly impressed with your professional attitude in all our discussions leading up to it and during the performance itself. The quality of playing was extremely high and the programme was clearly well thought out. It was interesting to hear the Rodney Stone premiere and I am sure he was delighted with the performance. I wish you all every success with your future careers and would be happy to offer you future dates here at the PR if you wished."
Felix Aprahamian, Music Critic of the Sunday Times
“…You can now list me as a fan of Alibas and in particular the flute, cello, piano trio which I have just heard. I found your Purcell Room concert on May 5 a memorable concert. …the trio left a lasting impression of a brilliantly equipped ensemble, with technical skill matched by expressive warmth. In an unusual programme full of happy surprises, not least was your rediscovery of the remarkable trio by Louise Farrenc, an unjustly neglected French lady-composer who flourished more than a century ago.”
Jenny Hopkins, Director of St.Albans Music School, Herts.
“…….I am so grateful to you for giving us the opportunity to hear such a fascinating programme. The beauty of the playing and the warmth of your personalities shone through to everyone lucky enough to be there. Musicians that can evoke the shimmering heat of Ravel’s Madagascar on a cold November night and then continue by painting the wonderful impressionistic colours of Debussy are indeed exceptional!”
Martino Tirimo, International Concert Pianist
“…a highly gifted flautists, with a fluent technique and a fine natural musicianship…”
Judith Hall, International Flautist
“…captivating playing and highly entertaining programmes.”
Keith Adams, St Joseph’s Adult Education Programme Director, Rondebosch, South Africa
“We were thrilled to learn of Alibas’ visit this year and were pleased to be able to host you at the Adult Education programme in Rondebosch. The programme would like to thank you for your generosity in giving of your time and skill on the 26th February 2000. Your performance was exciting and dynamic. It is always important that musicians give something back to the community and in South Africa it is appropriate that people who have not been exposed to musicians of your calibre be granted an opportunity to listen to you.”
Wolfgang Walter, Capetown, South Africa
“I had the great pleasure of listening to your most beautiful concert in Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Capetown, South Africa. Your music was truly outstanding - exquisitely played, great repertoire, fabulous humour…”
Frances and David Miller, passengers on the SAGA Jewels of the North Music Cruise to the Baltic
“Your performances were first-class, and have given us great pleasure. We thank SAGA for their initiative in engaging your excellent ensemble which made the cruise.”