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Selection of Luigi Magistrelli's Cd reviews

From: "American Record Guide" (USA): "... Luigi Magistrelli is a fine performer with a strong personality, characterized by passion,delicacy, and naturaleness..."
(Neumann's Serenades)
From: "News letter" (The Spohr Society of Great Britain"): "... Magistrelli plays the Danzi piece and he turns in a really lively and attractive interpretation which is among the best we have heard..."
(Spohr chamber music)
From: "Fono Forum " (Germany): "The interpretation of Luigi Magistrelli is always first class...."
(Spohr chamber music)
From : "The clarinet" (USA): "He plays with such skill his music seems effortless and natural regardless of the numerous technical pitfalls which abound in this work (Spohr repertoire)..eveness of tone,which is pure, round and resonant in all registers."
(Spohr chamber music)
From : "I Fiati" (Italy ): "Luigi Magistrelli has a charming tone with a lot of shadings.. ..he shows a deep knowledge of the music he is performing.."
(Recital for clarinet and piano)
From: "The clarinet" (USA): "Luigi and Laura Magistrelli match each other beautifully in sound,technique and intonation. The playing of both Magistrelli is outstanding . Luigi Magistrelli and Sumiko Hojo's playing is especially lyrical and expressive. This is truly an outstanding album."
(Recital for 2 cls and piano)
From : "American Record Guide" (USA): "In particular, I was impressed with signor Magistrelli's warm and fluid tone.He has an excellent sense of phrasing that perfectly suits the Rota Sonata."
(Recital for 2 cls and piano)
From : "The clarinet" (USA) : "Magistrelli 's clear and focused sound seems especially well suited to this work (Vanhal Sonata).. Magistrelli's playing is lovely troughout, and many will consider this the highlight of the disc (Mozart violin Sonata k 378)."
(Clarinet classical Sonatas)
From: "American Record Guide" (USA): "The Mozart and Vanhal pieces are the strongest and hold the attention of the listener from beginning to end, but the brief examples by Sciroli and Lefevre are not without their effervescence and charm.Luigi Magistrelli is a gifted musician with a light but somewhat penetrating tone that is ideally suited to this music.his vigor and assurance, makes an excellent case for portions of this rare literature. The aural balance between Magistrelli and Hojo is perfect."
(Clarinet classical Sonatas)
From: "Repertoire" (French magazine): "Good clarinetist, brilliant disc and nice compositions..."
(Classical Sonatas for clarinet and piano)
From: "American Record Guide" (USA): " compositions on this disc were written in the Serenade or Divertimento form popularized in the classical era. The potpourri are founded on well-known operatic melodies of the time...In the hands of Luigi Magistrelli and Elena Gorna, this rare literature sparkles and dances...Excellent performances in good aural dress. "
(Bochsa Pot- pourri for cl. and Harp)
From: "American Record Guide (November 1999)" (USA): " JAN ZACH (1699-1773): Sonata a 3 Stromenti, JAN KRITITEL VANHAL (1732-1813): 6 Trios for 2 Clarinets and Bass. These are charming pieces intended as background music with a whiff of the outdoors and the hunt in several movements. Period instruments add a delectable piquancy to the sound. Jiri Krejci, Luigi Magistrelli (clarinets), Petr Hejny (cello). "
(Arta Records F1 0092-2 (Czech Republic) 11B018 )
From: "Das Rohblatt " (German magazine) (USA): " The italian players play these compositions with ease ,virtuoso technique and passionate power. "
(CD Bayer Records - Bochsa-Repertoire for clarinet and Harp)
From: "Repertoire" (French magazine): " .....As for the three performers......their light vitality of the sound, the ease and the expressive way of the musicians reinforced also by a wonderful work made by the sound engineer. All this gives us a very nice CD. It's a good occasion for curious persons to jump at the opportunity."
(Arta records (Prague) - Wanhal Trios for 2 clarinets and bass)
From: "Repertoire" (French magazine): "Luigi Magistrelli is an excellent clarinetist.His Cd is really interesting and entchanting."
(The clarinet Romantic)
From: "Hudba a zvuk (Music and sound)" (Czech magazine): "....The players play on period instruments with an extraordinary soft and sweet sound and with intimate character.They play with enyoment and perfection."
(CD Arta Records Zach-Vanhal Trios)
From: "Musica": ".. ...Consortium Classicum doesn't just play this music but it incarnates it.."
(MDG - Cd Mendelssohn cl. chamber music)
From: "Classic Cd (five stars)": ".. Authoritative readings ....wonderfully intimate recordings..."
(MDG - Cd Mendelssohn cl. chamber music)
From: "Fono Forum (five stars)": ".. Dieter Kloecker and Luigi Magistrelli play in a virtuoso way
and every thing flows like a twinkling of an eye..."
(MDG - Cd Mendelssohn- Konzerstuecke)
From: "Repertoire"(French magazine): ".. Kloecker leads his remarkable ensemble with wonderful outcome"
(MDG - Cd Mendelssohn- Konzerstuecke)
From: "Repertoire"(French magazine): ".. ...Charming and instructive duets...Chamber music bon bon , even more enjoyble for an ideal sound engineering"
(Duets for clarinet and other winds)
From: "The clarinet" (USA): " Luigi Magistrelli, whose bassethorn timbre is full and well balanced with the clarinet and piano parts.. Luigi Magistrelli is an accomplished artist, widely recognized as such for his recordings and wordwide appearances."
(Mendelssohn clarinet chamber music)
From: "American Record Guide" (USA): " The quality of the music is excellent; it is tautly and sentiently constructed, skillfully scored and with memorable themes..... The performances are also impressive, evincing an excellent feel for the music and ensemble."
(Cds Archduke Rudolph - Bayer Records)
From: "I Fiati" (Italy):"intersting music , performed with taste and finesse..."
(Die Romantische Klarinette - Bayer Records)
From: "I Fiati" (Italy):" .....recording of very high quality,good phrasing,good taste and nuances .."
(Archduke Rudolph-Clarinet chamber music-Bayer Record Cds)
From: "The Clarinet (December 2001)" (USA):" ....The very personable Luigi MAgistrelli, the ICA Chairman for Italy, impressed his listeners with an interesting and varied program..."
From: "The Clarinet (March 2002)" (USA):" ....Mr Magistrelli's sweet and supple tone and sensitive playing makes for a wonderful listening experience.....
Luigi Magistrelli exibits excellent musicianship throughout these performances as well as an accomplished technique,including very impressive articulation, a supple tone and good intonation....."
(Audio reviews: J. Kueffner -Hofmusik in Wuerzburg-)
From: "Rohblatt " : "......beauty of sound and sensitivity...."
(Mozart-Brahms -Klarinetten Quintette in Bearbeitungen)
From: "The Clarinet" (USA):"..Luigi Magistrelli' tone is sweet and mellow....the performances are full
of nuances he and his collegues of the Italian Classical Consort seem born to play this music.Delighful recording..."
(Conradin und Joseph Kreutzer Kammermusik)
From: "British Music Society -News Letters:"Luigi Magistrelli’s spirited virtuosity, joy and humour make this movement sheer delight.....
Cheeky, sunny Italian clarinet and wind concertos, delightfully played with great brio and a keen sense of humour. A real tonic - guaranteed to make you smile.."
(Mercadante - Clarinet Concertos and Concertoni )
From: "Gramophone:"Luigi Magistrell is a skilled artist, with the fingers and the enthusiasm for Weber. Skilful and assured perfomances.
(Weber clarinet chamber music)
From: "Musica:"good disc..... excellent soloist and good orchestra .......
four star review
(Mercadante clarinet Concertos and Concertoni)
From "American Record Guide"(April 2003): "a spectacular Duo for two clarinets played to the hilt by Luigi and Laura Magistrelli and the Six Waltzes for wind sextet and bass. All of this is given in splendid sound (and executed with flair and pizzazz)"
(Kreutzer Chamber music CD Bayer Records)
From "Musica", Five stars review (February 2004): "Precious recording……..pleasure listening to it…..K. Leister is “The Clarinet”
We must praise Luigi Magistrelli and Laura Magistrelli ,always clean and impeccable in their performances"
(Cd Camerata with K. Leister Mozart Clarinet Chamber music)

From: "I Fiati" (Italy):"The performances of the soloists are of highest level with dazzling virtuoso parts.We must praise Luigi Magistrelli
for his rendition of the B flat Concerto,to be considered a real historical event.....perfect balance in the phrasing.."
(Mercadante Concertos and Concertoni "Clarinet Classics")
From: "The Record Geijutsu Disc Review" (Japanese Magazine):"....wonderful Ensemble.....very interesting Cd
marvellous basset horn duo (Luigi and Laura Magistrelli)"
(Cd "Camerata" with K. Leister Mozart Clarinet Chamber music)
From: "The Clarinet" (June 2004):" This Cd is unique.....the blend ,balance and intonation between the two instrument (cl. and basset horn) is stunning.Playing is impeccably clean and beautifully expressive. The Magistrellis (basset horn duos) together provide an excellent sound on the basset horns and keep interest well throughout."
(Cd "Camerata" with K. Leister Mozart Clarinet Chamber music)

From: "I Fiati" (June 2004):"two very beautiful period transcriptions.....excellent performer"
(Bayer Records -Mozart and Brahms Klarinettenquintette in Bearbeitungen)

From: "I Fiati":"......we find in this Cd the "great" Karl Leister with a group of very good performers, headed by Luigi Magistrelli. Very alluring CD"
(Cd "Camerata" with K. Leister Mozart Clarinet Chamber music)

From "Globes newspaper" ( Israel): "to those who really love clarinet:
The playing is beautiful ....... The final product is very likable........ "
(Cd Leonarda -Two clarinets and piano)
From: "I Fiati":"...Magistrelli let us hear on this beautiful Cd some fine Weber clarinet works.."
(CD Bayer Records-Weber Clarinet Chamber music)

From: "I Fiati":".....sparkling performances , clear and vital phrasing.
Magistrelli is a fine performer and a clarinet archeologist who found interesting unknown
clarinet works which deserve consideration....."
(Cd Bayer Records-Hoffmeister Clarinet Sonatas)
From: "De Klarinet" :"....the playing in this Cd has a great musical expression and a refined taste,
which you may expect from two masters like Leister and Magistrelli-This Cd is absolutely
a must for Mozart aficionados!"
(Mozart Clarinet Chamber music - Camerata Cd )

From: "Fanfare Sept -Oct 2004" :" Superbly played and well recorded…..nice, warm, and woody tone,
not to mention exceptional digital dexterity; excellent pianist whose interpretative skills and sense of musical equality with a soloist are first-rate."
(Hoffmeister Sonatas)

From: "The Clarinet”- Dec. 2005" :" Magistrelli achives a cheerful ease in his performance,
with sparkles with cunning and humor…. Magistrelli showcases fine control and subtle control and subtle shades of color……..
energy and virtuosity of Magistrelli’s playing. Magistrelli and Bracco is particulary notable for
the duo’s unified and technically assured performances."
(Hoffmeister Sonatas)

From: "American CD Guide": " Composers of the Cd proved flamboyantly likeble Music is simply entertaining. "
(2 clarinets and piano)

From: "Musica (Italy) February 2007 **** (four stars)": …….impeccable ensemble playing.
Evenness of sound of the three players,with so many shades . Lirical intensity,purity of sound and elegant phrasing .
(Mozart Opera Arrangements - Camerata Cd )

From: "The Clarinet” (USA) :" Mr Magistrelli 's basset horn playing is sensitive and technically impressive.
This is a wonderfully conceived and played recording.Kudos to Luigi Magistrelli who has a good ear when picking recording venues.We all perhaps have
something to learn from this clarinetist/recording engineer."
(Mozart Opera Arrangements with Karl Leister)

From: "Web Music International”: "The playing on this disc is exceptional throughout, captured with clarity and body. The gifted Magistrelli, who appears on all seven works, is quite outstanding. It is to his credit that with all three types of clarinet employed he obtains a consistently lovely golden tone with especially impressive breath control.
Remarkable is the virtuosity of the playing from exceptionally talented clarinettist Luigi Magistrelli and flautist Elena Cecconi. "
(Bottesini Clarinet Chamber music)

From: "KLASSIK heute”: "Sensitive playing , good technique and interpretation masterfully conceived. That succeeds to the two interpreters exceptionally well"
(Bochsa Cd)

From: "FonoForum”: "The interpretation reached high levels.Beautiful sounds and virtuoso playing of all players who show enthusiasm and joy"
(Cd Archduke Rudolph)

From: "Ensemble” (Germany): "... Luigi Magistrelli, well known to be an excellent clarinetist , performs the Sonatas on many different instruments in a brilliant way,changing many colors,and the pianist accompains with a very sensitive temperament..."
(Hoffmeister Sonatas)

From: "Das Rohrblatt” (Germany): ".....here Luigi Magistrelli has been able to go very deeply......for an hour of exceptional entertainment,putting together a beautiful program, very enjoyable to the earing! "
(Ein Italienischer Opernabend)

From: "Das Rohrblatt” (Germany): "....Luigi Magistrelli, as usually , plays with great virtuosity and sensitivity"
(Beethoven Clarinet chamber music)

From: "(The Clarinet - Tokyo-Japan): "....Luigi Magistrelli, professor of the Milan Conservatory, performs the Beethoven pieces with a noble sound. The Basset Horn Sonata is played with the lightness of a perfume"
(Beethoven Clarinet chamber music)

From: "Musica (Italy): "...Luigi Magistrelli, plays with sensitivity and good sense of phrasing!"
(Schumann Clarinet chamber music)

From: "Rohrblatt (Germany): "Luigi Magistrelli plays with much verve , brilliancy and virtuosity the Reissiger repertoire, and also taking care about all the nice melodical lines in a very satisfactory way"
(Reissiger clariner works - Cd Talent)

From: "The Clarinet: "Magistrelli is a master of his instrument (Basset Horn) and one wishes for more recordings playing this instrument. On the clarinet Magistrelli gives a smashing rendition of Henry’s Serenade....The two musicians play with matched tone and wonderful intonation.."
(Cd Leonarda “Unforgettable Hues” with Eva Wassermann)

From: "Das Rohrblatt” (Germany): "The five players are very well involved in the music and express full enjoyment performing these little Partitas of Knezek"
(Cd Bayer records “Knezek Partitas")

From: "Das Rohrblatt” (Germany): "Luigi Magistrelli is one of the most active recording artists in EUROPE, he and his partners are performing with warm feelings and inner fire"
(Cd Bayer records “Classical Rarities")

From: "Klassik Heute” (Germany): "Klocker and Magistrelli convince with an intense expression ,and demonstrate a high degree of fusion of the clarinet and basset horn. Absolutely precise playing with a crisp articulation and an exquisite sense of legato . They overpass easily the difficult technical demands of both works. In the Andante of the charming concert piece op 113 they create a situation just like a tasty dessert on the tongue!"
(Cd Orfeo Mendelssohn and Baermann)

From: "Das Rohrblatt” (Germany): "Luigi Magistrelli plays with enthusiasm, virtuosity and sensitivity "
(Cd Orfeo with Dieter Kloecker-Mendelssohn Concert Pieces)

From: "Fono Forum" (Germany): "The interpretation of the pieces of this Cd has reached high levels, virtuoso playing with beauty of sound involved all the players, who showed enthusiasm and joy."
(Cd Bayer Records "Archduke Rudolph of Austria,clarinet chamber music")