- From Roxana Tourigny, University of Rhode Island Great Performances:
- It was dynamite! It made some real Baroque music converts. One third of the house was students! At the end there was applause, whistles and shouts. Wonderful!
- From Jane Ambrose, University of Vermont Lane Series:
- Natalie says I should tell you "wow" and Rita says "unbelievably wow." They were fantastic - as I was sure that they would be. We would be most happy to have them again season after next should they tour then.
- From Tanya Contos, Boston Museum of Fine Arts:
- It was incredible! Four more talented and personable musicians could hardly be imagined. The concert was a "Sunday Best" pick in the Boston Globe. The large audience gave them a standing O, and I told Julia, Piers, Angela and Howard that we would love to have them back. It was an extraordinarily exuberant afternoon of superb music and inspired theatricality. I was particularly gratified to see that our rather staid core of chamber series regulars seemed as excited as the many younger, hipper people there. All in all, a great success! Thanks so much for bringing us Red Priest. I look forward to working with you again in the future.
- From Cynthia Calabrese, Brevard University:
- Red Priest was fabulous. We had around 350 people in attendance and they responded so well to the group. Our technical director provided some great lighting which made them even more festive for Halloween. They received an immediate standing ovation and gave us one more delightful number. I and everyone else were more than thrilled with their performance. I will heavily promote them to my North Carolina Consortium meeting next month as others need to present them!!! They exceeded even my highest expectations. I am more than pleased with their performances, their quality, and their pleasant attitudes. They were all very gracious!!
- From Hilary Wagy, Kennesaw State University, Atlanta:
- They were great! Enjoyed their "wild gypsy abandon ". The show was very entertaining and Piersâ narration was enlightening. The people there loved it. They got a standing ovation from a few audience members after the first rousing piece. Thank you for sending this talented group of musicians to us. Spoke with them after and found them all delightful. Stay in touch.
- From Becky Palmer, Williamsburg Chamber Music Society:
- ...both Norfolk & Wmsburg loved them!! Delightful people, great show.
- From Dewey Anderson, Florida International Festival:
- We loved Red Priest. The crowd had a ball too. I told Piers and the others to use us as a reference. As a matter of fact, I mentioned them at the Florida Professional Presenters Consortium meeting last week in Orlando. Let's talk next week.
- From Joyce Bodig, The Frick Collection, NYC:
- Although it was unusual for a Frick concert, I think the audience enjoyed the change of pace. All of the musicians are clearly first-rate. Much of the audience was ecstatic.
- From Paul Nitsch, Queens College (Charlotte, NC):
- Red Priest was magnificent. Extremely well received. Keep these folks - they're all really superb musicians and players, and their program is stunning. Thanks for this great group. They are all very down to earth, no complaints, no ego trips. Great stuff.
- From Yvonne Kuhlman, Luther College (Decorah, IA):
- Red Priest was a huge hit! Our audience just loved them and I've been hearing rave reviews ever since Friday night - even from some of the more stuffy types that I thought might have thought they were a little much. They loved them. Wonderful musicianship and artistry, great rapport with the audience, and wonderfully fun and refreshing stage presence all made the music fun and even more interesting. Thanks for your help with them! Oh, by the way Piers' class was also excellent. I think every one there, whether a recorder player or not, learned a lot and enjoyed the class. We had people who drove all the way from Omaha to see them!
- From Dave Siever, Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO:
- The concert was very, very good! Our audience gave them a standing ovation, which is rare for the classical music series crowd ... those who were there really enjoyed it ... even me!!! If it's any indication, 51 cd's were sold ... that's with an audience of about 300 people. So thank you ... it was a very successful event.
- From Connie Zimmer, Dumbarton Concerts, Washington DC:
- Red priest was fabulous, just fabulous! Only superb musicians could pull off what they do onstage. Piers - Pan personified, is astonishing as the ring leader. His recorder playing is magical. They are all amazing musicians. Our audience adored them... cheering them on all the way. The review in the Wash Post is magnificent. It will follow. They sold 70 CDS!
- From Sandi Billy, Virginia Weslyan College, Norfolk VA:
- They were fabulous! Thanks so much for arranging the visit. I'm most grateful. We had a great turn-out and a wide variety of ages in attendance, which can be a plus or minus, but the Priests kept even the young audience guys riveted throughout the performance. My sons attended and one said this was better than all the concerts he'd ever been to in his whole life all put together (high praise from a usually critical 18yr old). Audience members begged to have them return every year - we might wear them out...
- From John Beckford, International Chamber Music Series, Furman College, Greenville NC:
- It was an absolutely splendid concert. It's difficult to characterize what they do during a performance - but the proof was in the pudding and I'm glad I was there to taste it. The audience reaction was very, very favorable. The musicians were wonderful to work with, too. It was a pleasure getting to know them.
- From Bruce Schein, International Chamber Music Series, Furman College, Greenville NC:
- The audience loved the Red Priest. I thought their playing and presentation was excellent. They managed to be expertly musical, while being highly entertaining. There was a number of professional musicians there from Furman's music department who loved the concert.
- From Janet J. Stewart, University of Oregon Chamber Music Series:
- What marvelous musicianship was exhibited. The audience was captured by your skill and energy. Thank you so much.
- Mike Bennett, Sheldon Theatre, Red Wing MN:
- Hey gang, What a show yesterday! Great pleasure to work with such personalities AND talent. Thanks so much. Love you guys.
- From Don Pearson, Music Director, St. John's Cathedral, Denver
- I am still on cloud nine from the incredible performance by Red Priest on Saturday night - they were absolutely out of sight! The program was a delight. These are four of the nicest people too. They were so helpful to the audience with their comments. The response was wild with extra long ovations after many of the pieces. Thank you for helping us bring Red Priest to Denver. I will definitely be calling to see when they can come back. Bravo to you and to this extraordinary Baroque ensemble!
- From Joyce Smart, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- We have had a terrific couple of days with Red Priest… they were wonderful and met or exceeded our expectations. We are truly heartened emotionally - I cannot express how positive we feel about it all.
- From Renee Huss, Bluffton College, Ohio
- I thought Red Priest was fabulous as did everyone that was able to be there. What a wonderful group of musicians and performers. As a group they all complement each other so well. Everyone had their own special shining. I would love to get together with them again in the future.
- From Karen Blankenship, Rock Hill College, South Carolina
- They were incredibly talented, nice as can be, and a joy to host! Our audience oooed and aahed!!
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