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Quotes | Professional
Quotes last updated: November 2005 |
| 'As
a 'cellist, he [Richard Harwood] is of outstanding talent and quality and has
shown that at an impressively successful level in many European countries. His
future as a 'cellist is surely exceptional. As a musician, he shows the highest
level of theoretical and intellectual knowledge. His understanding of music, not
only from the "'cello-side" but as a "complete musician" is, as well, extraordinary.'
Heinrich Schiff |
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'I
have had the pleasure to hear the very gifted Mr. RICHARD HARWOOD who, in my opinion,
merits the encouragement and opportunity for a career which he would select in
the world of music.'
Ida Haendel | |
'He
[Richard Harwood] is a talent which has developed remarkably in recent years.'
Steven Isserlis | |
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'Richard
Harwood is one of the leading 'cellists of his generation, and one of the most
natural and instinctive young 'cellists I know. He has already reached the position
of 'artist'.' 'He
plays with a warm and supple 'cello sound, and with an intelligence and maturity
unusual for his age. Richard already has a wealth of performance experience, and
a broad repertoire and an ambition that will rapidly expand that experience. I
warmly recommend him to you.'
Ralph
Kirshbaum |
| 'The
performance of my piece ‘Unlocked’ truly impressed me and I have to say transcended
any other performances I have heard so far in its rapt atmosphere. Normally my
advice to people playing these pieces is to play them faster than they might expect,
and not to use any ritenuto, which is already written in to the score – but I
felt that your performance had risen above concerns of this kind! Thank you indeed
for your wonderful work on the piece. All
best wishes,'
Judith Weir (October 2005) |
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| 'I
booked Richard for the first of the New Artists Series concerts I've been running
for the Austrian Embassy in London, largely because so many people in the 'cello
world had mentioned his name to me, and I can't think of a better way to have
launched it. I think he shows enormous promise - not just because he's technically
superb and mature beyond his years (you could say that of lots of 'cellists) but
because he's genuine: a real musician with a personality that isn't flash or technicolour
but attracts with sheer conviction, warmth, and truth. He's special.'
Michael White (critic and broadcaster)
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'It
is my pleasure to recommend Richard Harwood as a young 'cellist of impressive
abilities and a real seriousness of purpose. I hope that he will be given every
opportunity to pursue his musical goals.'
Steven
Isserlis | |
'He
has a thorough and impressive technical command of his instrument, a beautiful
and expressive sound.'
Steven Doane | |
'Richard
Harwood is a 'cellist with a seemingly effortless command of the instrument, matched
by arrestingly beautiful tone-production and impressive musical seriousness and
thoughtfulness.'
David Waterman ('cellist, Endellion Quartet)
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