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"His Franck and Vierne demonstrated clearly why he is considered a pre-eminent interpreter of the French symphonic school...his Vierne third symphony brought the audience cheering to its feet. We had he pleasure of hearing a master musician." (Richard Sharpe, St. Thomas Episcopal church, Newark, Delaware, presenter)
"John Rose is an intelligent player who approaches this music with respect and conviction." (Audio)
"One could hardly ask for better performances of these pieces...this is a thrilling performance." (The Diapason)
"An achievement of note among organ recordings...John Rose's playing is superlatively fine."
(The American Organist)
"Brilliant and beautifully executed...a stunning performance and impressive example of technical prowess." (Buffalo Evening News, New York)
"Rhythmic, articulate playing, imaginative tonal colorings and attention to subtler phrasing and dynamic nuances."
(Los Angeles Times, California)
"His secure musicianship was never in question. Let us welcome back this gentleman anytime."
(Richmond News Leader, Virginia)
"Unquestionably outstanding musical talent and good taste...a memorable performance."
(The Durham Sun, North Carolina)
"John Rose gave us extremely sensitive interpretations of works of the romantic era."
(La Derniere Heure, Brussels, Belgium)
"Large and responsive audience...Rose displayed a high degree of musicianship and fine technical ability...created an immediate rapport."
(Winfield Daily Courier, Kansas)
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"Rose's performance was skillful as well as inspired....It was a most appreciated recital."
(Het Vaderland, Den Hague, Holland)
"A brilliant recital...A flawless technique enables him to put to use a highly sensitive approach and, above all, a musical integrity that is beyond any gimmickry."
(Regina Leader Post, Saskatchewan)
"He played with that special combination of brilliant technique and first-class musicality for which he is renowned." (The Star-Ledger, Newark, New Jersey)
"His keyboard and pedal technique were flawless, his taste exquisite, his performance excellent...thrilled the audience with a dazzling display of pedal technique."
(Lawrence Eagle Tribune, Massachusetts)
"Your performance was captivating, giving us a new understanding of the organ as the 'King of Instruments.' For those just learning about the organ, your performance made believers. Believe it or not, your performance created an avalanche, because there is a cry for more performances of this caliber."
(The Rev. Fr. Glenworth D. Miles, Grace Episcopal Church, Bronx, New York City)
"A memorable recital. The Liszt 'Ad Nos...' was one of the finest performances of this immensely challenging work that I have ever heard. The Mendelssohn Second Sonata was played with great sensitivity and was stylistically spot-on. The audience (myself included) was charmed and pleased at Mr. Rose's warmth and the obvious pleasure he took in connecting with his hearers by his personal manner and the style of his remarks about the music he played. We were delighted to have this first rate artist share his gifts and we hope to have the pleasure of a return engagement." (Arthur Johnson, Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno NV, presenter)
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