critical acclaim
Uncommon science of ornamentation, perfection of
ensemble playing, exceptional sonority...GENDAI
GUITAR
| Unexpected pleasure... You wouldn' t hardly have guessed that two instruments were involved at all so close as their shared rubato and tonal shading.THE TIMES |
The delicacy of the play of guitars against pizzicato strings was
| Guitarists hit top note (headline). They were outstanding, nothing less. They held spellbound the audience. THE TRIBUNE |
Marvellously expressive... They are spirited, highly musical
performers,
sensitive to the demands of ensemble playing and have a feeling
for
quality programing. THE GLOBE AND THE MAIL
| EXTRAORDINARY CONCERT EVENT (headline). Their virtuosity was spell-binding and the total collaboration with maestro Salgo and the Festival orchestra completely swung. Really it was so great ! SAN JOSE MERCURY |
Astonishing unity between the two artists who play,
think and blend as one. During the course of their attractive
program they charmed all the criticism out of me. THE
PROVINCE
| Musical integrity, technical security, perfection of ensemble and a deal of charm. Gifted and attractive pair of players. THE NASHVILLE TENNESSEAN |
A near capacity audience enthusiastically greated one of the
most
talented guitar duos to play in Portland in a long time. The
pair:
Ako Ito and Henri Dorigny received a standing ovation.
Delightful evening. Stylistic authority and technical expertise
with an added measure of impressive musicianship. THE OREGON JOURNAL
| Four concertos for one and two guitars, by Vivaldi. Recording very distinguished, gravity, depth, wealth of accents... Real musical interest. DIAPASON |