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"All
festivals should be like Abingdon!"
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Paul Harris (wind, 1999)
"I
thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to do hands-on work with all
performers"
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Timothy Barratt (piano, 2000)
"It
was a real pleasure to be able to discuss and develop performances.
More
teachers in the area should be encouraging their pupils to take part in
this
very special festival."
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Anthony Williams (piano, 2002)
"Please
invite me again at some point. You will be interested to learn that I
am trying
to persuade the Bedford Festival committee to do something similar,
with a
'mini-workshop' after each performance."
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Malcolm Green (wind & brass, 2003)
"I very much enjoyed Abingdon Festival, and its unique way of presenting. The Masterclassing works very well I think, and it was both rewarding and fun to be able to work with the singers - and the standard was very good indeed! "
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Ann Lampard (voice, 2008)
"It is such a good format , the mini masterclass festival with no outright winners and losers. So many were really delightful and it was a real pleasure to hear them and be in a position to give encouragement."
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Paul Barritt (strings, 2008)
"It was good to come back to Abingdon again, and I do think that your Festival, with the immediate interaction with the performers and advice, is the way forward."
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Malcolm Green (wind, 2008)
"I did want to say how much I enjoyed adjudicating the strings in the Festival. There was an excellent atmosphere and a generally high musical standard."
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Art McConnell (strings, 2009)
"Great day!"
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Paul Harris (2008)
"I enjoyed the performances in the Concerto Class and thought the standard was exceptionally high. Congratulations!"
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Marios Papadopoulos (2008)
"Thank you so much for all your work in organising the concerto class in the competition yesterday. I had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the playing of every single entrant. "
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Alexander Walker (2008)
"I so enjoyed the day; the students, orchestra and organisation were all excellent, and I've been getting good responses as well "
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Peter Stark (Tutor)
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Masterclass; both the orchestra and Peter Stark were exceedingly friendly and supportive. I was impressed at how responsive and accomplished the orchestra were with such a short time to learn the whole programme!"
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Gidon Fineman (conducting student)
"We just wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed the “Maestro” masterclass day and think that it was a great idea. The orchestra were amazing, Peter is a wonderful teacher, and the organisation and catering were superb."
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Cathy Westlake (mother of conducting student)
"I really enjoyed the day; it was such a treat to play in a really high quality orchestra."
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David Glanville (orchestral player)