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"..Mr
. Larsen was at his most beguiling, alike in
tonal charm and tenderness of phrasing; the little
known "Dante's Sonnett" and "Sancta
Dorothea" were particularly welcome inclusions."
The London Times
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"...he handled them with delicacy, taste and smooth continuity
of line broken only occasionally for dramatic effect.
Larsen's romantic sensibilities were evident throughout."
The
Guardian
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"...torrents
of notes, lush harmonies and gorgeous melodies."
The Independent
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"...fluency
and panache"
The London Daily
Telegraph
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"...Liszt
"Funerailles" reach an almost sublime conclusion
after riding a suppressed storm. "Dante's
Sonnet" and "Au bord d'une Source" suggested
a peace and contentment rarely apparent in performances."
Croydon
Advertiser
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"...A
convincing performance that made light of the very
real technical hazards. His understanding of
the musical texture and commanding presentation were
most impressive."
Bath
and West Evening Chronicle
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"...
a formidable technique with which to back his fancies."
London Evening
Standard
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"I
was so impressed by Mr. Carter Larsen's performance
that I sought him out at the end of the concert in
order to congratulate him on one of the most impressive
recitals I had ever heard in over 40 years of concert-going."
Vincent
Bradley OBE, BBC
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"You
are essentially a lyric musician with a big tone and
power when it is needed. Your phrasing is excellent
and so is your technique. And you definitely
have a personal way of pointing up a melody."
Hanno
Rinke, Deutsche Grammophon
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| A Composer For Our Times -
The Presse - Hampstead & Highgate Express - The
London Times - Evening
Standard - Der Bund (German)
- Vevey/Riviera (French) |
