Madeleine Mitchell Press Reviews'The wonderful playing of Madeleine Mitchell, our guest virtuoso, in The Lark Ascending. Indeed her rehearsal was greeted by bravos from the orchestra (St Petersburg Philharmonic). Madeleine Mitchell, with the versatile Rudi Eastwood on the piano, also gave a recital in a lovely St Petersburg salon room of works by Rawsthorne, Alwyn, MacMillan, Bridge and the Elgar Sonata. Madeleine Mitchell displayed her total connection with this repertoire, having played it often in the past. It was a wide ranging concert with the astringency of Rawsthorne alongside the quiet religious flavour of the MacMillan. Elgar, of course, spoke for himself in this deeply felt interpretation. The audience seemed to love it all.' Classical Music Web: 'Madeleine Mitchell is one of the UK's foremost violinists' The Times 'The excellent violinist Madeleine Mitchell' Fanfare USA 08 'One of Britain's liveliest musical forces, the indefatigably adventurous violinist Madeleine Mitchell.. a striking Nigel Osborne solo violin piece..which she did superbly' Richard Morrison, The Times ‘A world class violinist’ Hessische Allgemeine (Brahms Violin Concerto Germany) 'Madeleine Mitchell is not only a violinist of great virtuosity but of a very special poetic character ..an independent pioneering figure..Madeleine brought her visionary imagination to the founding of her Red Violin festival and succeeded in creating a unique series...a tremendous inspiration.' Helen Wallace, Editor BBC Music Magazine & Times critic (in her nomination of Madeleine Mitchell for a Creative Briton Award) 'Madeleine Mitchell is a violinist in a million..a staggering display of virtuosity and unparalleled musicianship..her amazing, big-toned, sweetly lyrical and vibrantly intense playing is unmistakable..virile Elgar, exuberant Mozart, breathtakingly rumbustuous Dvorak..spellbinding performance of MacMillan, written for her, Mitchell's gleaming tone was heartwrenching..a barnstorming display of elan and technical mastery..a tour de force of a recital' 5 stars Michael Tumelty, Chief Music Critic, The Herald (Glasgow) ‘That always imaginative violinist Madeleine Mitchell’ James Jolly, Gramophone 08 'The consummate violinist Madeleine Mitchell' BBC Radio 3 In Tune (Ravel & Franck violin sonatas) ‘Played with such warmth and finesse..Mitchell’s playing is exceptional throughout.’ The Strad 08 'She's rivetting' Norman Lebrecht 'Mesmerizing..Mitchell's performance poised and eloquent'. (Symphony Hall International Series) Birmingham Post 'A breathtaking performance from these world class players (Dvorak with Imogen Cooper, Nathalie Klein etc)... Mitchell followed it by a dazzling reading' Leicester Mercury (Leicester International Festival 06) 'Madeleine Mitchell is one of these extraordinary, indispensable creatures who do so much to keep the culture of 'classical' music alive and kicking' Ivan Hewett (critic Daily Telegraph) 'Eclectic virtuoso of the violin, Madeleine Mitchell directs Vivaldi with her group the London Chamber Ensemble, plays Elgar for us live..and has inspired living composers to a staggering degree' BBC Radio 3 In Tune 'Long regarded as one of Britain's leading violinists' Classical Music Magazine (cover feature) ‘A major attraction is the playing of Madeleine Mitchell; it would be hard to imagine a more sympathetic and graceful interpreter.’ All Music Guide USA 08 'The dynamically talented Madeleine Mitchell' Barry Millington Evening Standard (Wigmore Concert) 'Madeleine Mitchell is an uncommonly intelligent and accomplished musician...her own highly effective arrangement of Gershwin's An American in Paris' (Recital) The Times ’Madeleine Mitchell's playing is most appealing. Her tone is sweet and bright..unfailingly sensitive to the nuances and character of each piece.' Gramophone 'A fascinating programme, the focus being three works in which the talents of Madeleine Mitchell were pitted against the might of the choir. Mitchell herself was the instigator of the project and..it is typical of this highly imaginative artist to have conceived so fertile a collaboration. Her charismatic playing and musical personality were surely pivotal in inspiring the three composers, Roxanna Panufnik, Jonathan Harvey and Thierry Pecou.' Rian Evans Musical Opinion 'Mitchell is superb - technical hurdles are played with such ease they simply evaporate. Above all she conveys her deep commitment and affection for each work' David Denton, The Strad 'The magnificent Mitchell...dedicated, penetrating musicianship.' * * * * * Stephen Johnson, BBC Music Magazine 'Mitchell delivers a quite masterful performance...so impressive...wonderfully empathetic performances'. Christopher Ballantine, International Record Review 'Wonderfully accomplished, irreproachably sensitive performances' Andrew Achenbach Gramophone 'So captivating and headily virtuosic are the performances by Madeleine Mitchell that one is left positively thirsting for more.' * * * * * Classic FM Magazine 08 'Violinist Madeleine Mitchell and a distinguished company of musical friends unlock the romantic richness of works such as the Sonatina for violin and piano. Outstanding' Classic FM Magazine 'Madeleine Mitchell produces a sound of blemishless purity, exquisitely coloured by myriad shades of vibrato and ear-ringingly true intonation'. Julian Haylock The Strad 'An all star team which manages to outdo all it's rivals..Mitchell leads the work to its sumptuous, ethereal apotheosis with a winning blend of poise and fervour. Gramophone (with Joanna MacGregor) 'All nine items were written for the enterprising Mitchell' Paul Driver Sunday Times Essential New Releases 'We were all utterly thrilled with your concert..several Vivaldi Seasons fanatics in the audience said yours was the best live performance they'd ever heard.' Director of Mercia Arts on London Chamber Ensemble concert directed by Madeleine Mitchell - Heather Festival |