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"HSO seem to have stepped up a gear since their November concert, I don't know what Bryan Western has been feeding them on!"
Read full review"This annual concert is truly a community event, as well as being a valuable introduction to the pleasured of choral singing and orchestra playing which hopefully will provide future members of choral and orchestra groups, large and small."
Read full review"...a thrilling experience full of drama and energy"
Read full review"[HSO is] commended for putting on such a thrilling evening packed with everything you'd want from any musical experience - excitement and passion, sorrow and joy, beauty and terror."
Read full review"The more who saw what I saw tonight, the better. The orchestra were absolutely magnificent."
Read full review"This delightful piece was well executed and set the standard for the rest of the evening"
Read full review"The orchestra, under conductor Bryan Western, must be congratulated on a memorable performance "
Read full review"The balance between soloist and orchestra was well-nigh perfect throughout with some delicate string playing, as well as a lyrically played counter-melody from two cellos and a delightful flute solo. "
Read full review"The performance of the Rachmaninov Symphony demonstrated a deep understanding of the work from both the conductor and orchestra alike."
Read full review"The way in which all sections of the orchestra tackled the changes in rhythm, style and tonality showed real evidence of careful preparation and concentration throughout."
Read full review"This was an exciting and first class performance which a professional orchestra would find difficulty in surpassing."
Read full review"The demands on the orchestra were evident, but this was an excellent performance"
Read full review"A full and red-blooded evening of music, which was enthusiastically applauded by a truly appreciative audience."
Read full review"This was an excellent and solid performance from the orchestra, soloists and conductor alike"
Read full review"...an appropriately light-hearted atmosphere throughout this excellent evening of community music"
Read full review"All aspects were played with great musicality, displaying all the colour and contrasts associated with Slavonic music."
Read full review"The playing was most rhythmic and full of attention to detail with especially effective and varied clarinet solos"
Read full review"This was a fine performance with the control of dynamics and mood meeting Wagner's intentions."
Read full review"The performance sparkled with energy and vitality."
Read full review"...flautists were spot on, and the timpani was equally sensitive"
Read full review"...an enjoyable performance, in which virtuosity and melodiousness were happily mingled."
Read full review"The smiles on many adults faces leaving the hall on Saturday evening with excited children certainly gave the message that they had come to the right hall."
Read full review"The ensemble between soloist and orchestra was again excellent."
Read full review"Throughout the work we heard some lovely playing from the orchestra, especially from solo wind players playing obbligato passages as duets with the soloist and not forgetting the beautiful horn solo in the first movement."
Read full review"Special mention should go to the evening's young soloists. [They] all gave excellent performances, remaining composed but playing expressively, making it all the more enjoyable to hear."
Read full review"This was virtuoso playing of which the orchestra and conductor Bryan Western could be justly proud."
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