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de Lisle, R., Major, D., & Lilburn, D. (2006). Douglas Lilburn, Salutes to poets [CD (WTA 009)]. Recorded at various times in the Adam Concert Room, Victoria University of Wellington, Concert FM: The Waiteata Collection of New Zealand Music. Retrieved from http://waiteata-music@vuw.ac.nz/ Selected Reviews LONDON “...sensitive, confident, and assured. Haydn’s 50th sonata was launched with elegance and wit, mixed in the adagio with an appreciation of the composer’s own maturity and humanity. Then came a first rate performance of Bartok’s Op 14 Suite beautifully presented in its entirety, extremely well played technically and always communicating to the audience” Music and Musicians (Wigmore Hall) 23 Sept. “An incisive touch served Bartok’s Op 14 Suite producing strong Hungarian rhythms without ugly tone. The third movements rolling and whirling semiquavers were precisely placed- this was vivid pianism- and the nocturne-like finale was intelligently shaped…a very good pianist Reviews of London Recitals (Wigmore Hall) 23Sept 1976 “Miss de Lisle’ has her share of brilliance… a remarkable range of expression…her commitment is a real one…a pianist of very evident abilities: an amazing pianissimo, superb coordination, a strong left hand and arm and potentially exemplary timing. …...a compelling and urgent talent that generates respect Times Educational Supplement (Wigmore Hall) 23 Sept 1976 “Consistently successful… a performance of Schumann’s Waldszenen which was both sensitive and technically assured. Her playing of Ravel too-his Jeux d’eau and Alborada del gracioso captured atmosphere and mobility equally well” Daily Telegraph(Wigmore Hall) 30 May 1975 NEW ZEALAND “Rae de Lisle—a pianist of warmth, integrity and virtuosity” NZ Listener 2 March 1984 "A dynamic technique, a disarming ease at the keyboard and an ability to convey her own enjoyment of the music are features which make attending a piano recital by Rae de Lisle a pleasurable experience…always assured and sensitive with a wide range of tonal colour…Brahms Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel gave a chance to admire the strength , conviction and versatility of a fine pianist” Otago Daily Times Dunedin 6 June 1985 "In Rae de Lisle’s performances of Beethoven and Schubert there was a wealth of interpretive thought, care in phrasing, pedalling, dynamics, speeds, that constantly made the listener’s ear prick up. The tumbling rhythms of the opening movement of the Beethoven, de Lisle’s expressive stillness and legato in the cadenza-like interlude, the flowing quavers and the titanic bass of the last movement, left no doubt about her grasp of the Tempest Sonata.” Evening Post, Wellington, 1989 "A splendidly energetic display of musicianship….played with intensity and vigour….Schumann’s Forest Scenes were intelligently delivered, and shaded with a distinctive touch or tonal colour…with a pungently rhythmed account of Bartok’s Suite Op 14, Rae de Lisle showed she is clearly a major force in Kiwi keyboard exponentry. Her successful and satisfying recital ended with a beautifully crafted version of L’Isle Joyeuse. The momentum established in this work was invigorating” Christchurch Star 18 Sept 1987 'A dynamic technique, a disarming ease at the keyboard and an ability to convey her own enjoyment of the music are features which make attending a piano recital by Rae de Lisle a pleasurable experience…always assured and sensitive with a wide range of tonal colour…Brahms Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel gave a chance to admire the strength , conviction and versatility of a fine pianist” Otago Daily Times Dunedin 6 June 1985 “Miss Rae de Lisle’s technique here (in the Schumann Sonata) as everywhere else was astonishing not merely because it was so varied and accurate, but because it was so relaxed and unobtrusive, revealing the beauty of a work and not its difficulty…..her playing ( of Schubert’s B flat sonata)was unforgettable. Piano recitals are often said to be two a penny. No price could be put on this one” Wanganui Chronicle April 1982 "Rae de Lisle is a pianist of considerable accomplishment…..piano playing is for her also an art….in all her playing she immediately reached the essence of the music” Evening Post Wellington Oct 23 1981 "This was an exciting and satisfying concert, a musician with no apparent limitations in her technique, she has a thoughtful and intelligent approach to her music. She is deservedly one of this country’s most highly regarded performers” Evening Standard Palmerston North 4 Oct 1981 “The A major K488 was the finest gem of the Symphonia’s crown for the series. Soloist and orchestra were at one in style and purpose, the lyrical and impassioned operatic lines of one of Mozart’s most tuneful works were vibrant, and the whole made an unforgettable performance” Auckland Star 5 April 1979 “Rae de Lisle is a pianist of considerable accomplishment…..piano playing is for her also an art….in all her playing she immediately reached the essence of the music” Evening Post Wellington Oct 23 1981 “Rae de Lisle’s recital was an occasion to be remembered. It was the confident realisation of an exceptional pianistic talent…a mature musician who plays with authority. This is much more than just playing the right notes at the right time. It is more too than having the strength to take her through what was , even physically a taxing programme. Authority is not only what the pianist does but of having the good sense and musicianship to leave out those things which ought not to be done…she recreates with compelling conviction…hers is a talent we need” Evening Post Wellington 18 June 1977 “..to the poetry of her playing has been added a fire and assurance that makes it top class. Her performance of Beethoven’s Appassionata was a most sensitive and polished one. It was in fact among the best of performances” Evening Post 11 June Wellington1978 “Rae de Lisle demonstrated her imposing stature as a pianist....her playing through a technically exacting programme of Haydn, Bartok, Schumann and Brahms was always impressive. It was at its finest in the Schumann Fantasiestucke…played with a continuity of style and a cohesiveness seldom apparent on the concert platform.” The Dominion, Wellington 19 June 1977 “Rae de Lisle is an intelligent performer who draws the audience into her music..We as an audience were able to follow her every nuance of sound…rendered with beauty and warmth fully displaying Rae de Lisle’s passionate and emotive pianistic charm.” Timaru Herald 27 Sept 1984 |
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