Dundee Courier
…..Geoffrey Bridge started off proceedings by introducing and performing 6 Pieces for solo oboe by Britten. These pieces were based on tales from the Roman poet Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and left the audience in no doubt that this player was a complete master of his instrument.
Mozart Oboe Concerto.….but special mention must be made of the oboe concerto, where the soloist Geoffrey Bridge gave a wonderfully fluent rendering of the demanding score - a real pleasure to listen to. Everyone in the audience appreciated that we were in the presence of a master of the instrument.
Ruthven Festival Perthshire
…. following this, with a performance equally impeccable, was Geoffrey Bridge and Bach’s concerto for Oboe d’amore. Geoff provided what he always does, a classy demonstration of perfect phrasing, effortless control and astute interpretation.
Chichester Observer , Southern Pro Musica Orchestra in Chichester Cathedral
… a memorable performance of Bach’s concerto for Violin and Oboe brought virtuoso performances from Roger Garland (violin) and Geoffrey Bridge (oboe)
Dundee Courier on a performance of Brahm’s Violin Concerto with Madeleine Mitchell, violin soloist. Caird Hall Dundee
…The second movement was superb, with Ms Mitchell no doubt inspired by the beautiful opening oboe solo…..
Perthshire Advertiser - Haydn The Seasons
In “Summer” the oboe solos were excellently played. “O How Pleasing To the Senses” was true in word and actuality in Natalie Montakhab’s Air, partnered outstandingly by the oboe of Geoffrey Bridge.
…..Geoffrey Bridge started off proceedings by introducing and performing 6 Pieces for solo oboe by Britten. These pieces were based on tales from the Roman poet Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and left the audience in no doubt that this player was a complete master of his instrument.
Mozart Oboe Concerto.….but special mention must be made of the oboe concerto, where the soloist Geoffrey Bridge gave a wonderfully fluent rendering of the demanding score - a real pleasure to listen to. Everyone in the audience appreciated that we were in the presence of a master of the instrument.
Ruthven Festival Perthshire
…. following this, with a performance equally impeccable, was Geoffrey Bridge and Bach’s concerto for Oboe d’amore. Geoff provided what he always does, a classy demonstration of perfect phrasing, effortless control and astute interpretation.
Chichester Observer , Southern Pro Musica Orchestra in Chichester Cathedral
… a memorable performance of Bach’s concerto for Violin and Oboe brought virtuoso performances from Roger Garland (violin) and Geoffrey Bridge (oboe)
Dundee Courier on a performance of Brahm’s Violin Concerto with Madeleine Mitchell, violin soloist. Caird Hall Dundee
…The second movement was superb, with Ms Mitchell no doubt inspired by the beautiful opening oboe solo…..
Perthshire Advertiser - Haydn The Seasons
In “Summer” the oboe solos were excellently played. “O How Pleasing To the Senses” was true in word and actuality in Natalie Montakhab’s Air, partnered outstandingly by the oboe of Geoffrey Bridge.