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"A passionate, lyrical, and fabulous violinist. He marries an archly romantic expression with a mercurial wit. And, from the audience point of view, he is so exciting to watch in action. A true performer, he is totally involved in the overall mood as well as the intricacies." Michael Tumelty - Glasgow Herald - Wilhelmshaven, Germany. " Bartok's E major Sonata of 1903 - another work which displayed a welcome departure from the trodden paths of repertory in this recital - equally draws on formidable interpretative prowess and keen articulation, just as in the Brahms Sonatensatz Mr. Rees and Miss Sturrock combined in a performance of strongly-profiled ideas and firm impulse. Mr. Rees's solo Bach ( the E major Partita BWV 1006 ) again showed him as an assured musician rhythmically buoyant and incisive of gesture." Geoffrey Norris - Times - Purcell Room " Andrzej Panufnik's Violin Concerto, had Jonathan Rees as soloist. The intense, yet perfectly honed bowing of the opening notes set the tone of his playing which blended fervent emotion with fastidious technique." A.C. - Aberdeen Press and Journal " Showed real personal power to communicate in Bartok's First Rhapsody, as well as command of the dramatic style and all the technique the work demanded." The Guardian - Wigmore Hall " Jonathan Rees opened his recital with a big-boned performance of Leclair's D major Violin Sonata op. 9 no. 3, an unashamedly romantic interpretation undeniably effective in its own terms. The slow movement was especially deeply felt. His Brahms D minor was another extrovert performance, generous in its bowing and tremolo, and technically beyond praise. The whole YCAT undertaking seemed to be epitomised, both in quality and in spirit, by this immensely exciting performance." Barry Millington - Musical Times - Purcell Room |
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Jonathan Rees What the papers say |