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Impressions, 19th October 2005, Warwick Road United Reformed Church, Coventry

It was a truly inspiring concert of 20th and 21st century music, written specifically for the recorder, consisting of ‘Three Matisse Impressions’ by Edward Gregson (1993), ‘Meditazioni sopra ‘Coeurs Désolés’’ by Edmund Rubbra (1949), ‘Latin Postcards No. 2’ by Steve Marshall (2005) which received its 1st performance and ‘Bramall Hall Dances’ by Peter Hope (2001). The concert was eye-opening (and jaw-dropping!) in terms of the seemingly limitless possibilities for the Recorder. Caroline’s terrific skills were clearly shown in this well selected and entertaining programme. Not only did it show her amazing dexterity in some of the more lively pieces but also how she can sensitively interpret her choices of music, particularly the ‘Meditazioni sopra ‘Coeurs Désolés’’. Rosemary’s accompaniment was sensitive and both performers were spot on together with all of the pieces. For me, she not only brought the music alive but also she gave the Recorder new life. I shall be writing music for both performers – it has given me fresh inspiration! Laurence Caldecote, The Recorder Magazine Spring 2006

Caroline and Rosemary with a recorder and a Steinway grand piano
Original 18th century instruments, Sulgrave Manor 2004

Concert on Original Instruments, 9th May 2004, Sulgrave Manor, Northamptonshire

“Relatively few members of the audience would have realised the considerable skill with which Caroline applied advanced techniques of fingering , breath input and articulation, in order to persuade these instruments to play at their best. There was no sign, however, of the struggles, and the patience, needed during her preparation for this concert, so that the recorders seemed effortlessly to play their whole range .. perfectly evenly and in tune, and with clarity of articulation in the fast movements … smoothness in the well-judged ornamentation of the slow movements. What struck me most about this concert was the modesty of both the performers. In this concert the leading performers were the instruments, with the music, and its ‘rightness’ for these instruments, a close second. Yet the playing was excellent and the ensemble perfect ….” Anthony Rowland-Jones, The Recorder Magazine Autumn 2004

Serenade, 23rd July 2004, Heiligenberger Musiksommer, Wallfahrtskirche Betenbrunn

“ A manifold and demanding programme … In well-known works by Haendel, Telemann and Marcello Caroline Jones shone … by her virtuosic playing and historically informed interpretation. Rosemary Robinson proved herself an equal partner with her own versions of the figures bass lines … Works of the 20th century gave the musicians the opportunity to explore fully the sound worlds of their instruments … Whether modern or baroque – each work bore witness to the exceptional ability and musicality of the two musicians …”
Suedkurier, 28th July 2004

 Rehearsal with spinet in St. Andrews church, Rugby