Some notable reviews and comments about CarolinaClarinet
John Lambert (
"These artists are all
pros … The program was distinguished … the form (clarinet quartet) is at once
viable and worthy of serious consideration by music lovers … The playing at
once demonstrated the excellence of the artists as individuals and as a team …
The performances were serious and showed high levels of technical proficiency
and musical insight … There's much to celebrate about CarolinaClarinet,
so here's hoping the group returns"
Hank Beebe (Portland ME) ~ A student of Vincent Persichetti, and notable New York composer of many very
successful musicals. Dozens of his musical theater works and over 300 of his
choral works have been published and performed world wide.
"Terrific
... compelling … satisfying. Good
work. The quartet did a sterling job with the rhythms and making the chords
sing. Their intonation is very professional. Clarinets do not give you a lot of
room for placement of the note, and they found the right spots
repeatedly."
Richard
Bowles (Gainesville FL) ~ Composer
of dozens of works for symphonic band, and Emeritus Head of the University of
Florida Music Department.
"Wonderful! Music is so
much fun when it's played properly."
Milton Bliss (Raleigh NC) ~ Composer of many works for chorus, orchestra and
band, and emeritus faculty of NC State University Department of Music.
"Very
professional. Truly
excellent. An impressive performance. The