The review of Kirsty Abbotts first solo CD “Soliloquy” has been completed by 4barsrest.
They obviously have taste and agree with our opinions of it- it’s fantastic!
Here is an extract from the review:
“Thankfully the art of true lyrical cornet playing is not dead.
In an age when far too many young and impressionable players are mistakenly taught using the Olympic motto method of improvement - stronger, faster, higher – the artistic values of tonality, phrasing, production and lyricism seem to be dying virtues. Not with Kirsty Abbotts they don’t.
This recording should in fact be made a legal requirement for any teacher who believes they have the best interests of young players at heart – for this what the true strengths of high quality brass band instrumental playing is all about. Forget about little Peter or Megan gaining another certificate to take home to the parents saying they are now the proud holders of a Grade 10 in pointless brass playing. Instead, get them to take home this CD, plonk them in front of the stereo or stick it on their iPod and just tell them to listen and learn – and we are talking about the teachers here first, the pupils second.”
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For once I am in total agreement with 4BR and can’t fault a word they say. Hopefully the write up will boost sales and may encourage youngsters to start producing nice sounds and style instead of concentrating on the pyrotechnics that seems to be the norm these days.