Press Reviews
Gillian Rae-Walker sang with captivating lyricism
Schmidt: das Buch mit Sieben Siegeln Südwestpresse
Soloist Gillian Rae-Walker had a lovely rich voice and the opening Spring was particularly impressive
Strauss: Four Last Songs York Press
The four soloists were of excellent quality and Gillian Rae-Walker and Alastair Elliot coped triumphantly with Beethoven's often difficult tessitura
Beethoven Missa Solemnis Perthshire Advertiser
an unusually excellent quartet of soloists - Gillian Rae-Walker (soprano) ... displaying such warmth of expression ... true pitch and tone
Handel: Messiah Huddersfield Examiner
Gillian Rae-Walker was the stunningly stratospheric angel
Resphigi: Lauda per La Nativita del Signore York Press
Schmidt: das Buch mit Sieben Siegeln Südwestpresse
Soloist Gillian Rae-Walker had a lovely rich voice and the opening Spring was particularly impressive
Strauss: Four Last Songs York Press
The four soloists were of excellent quality and Gillian Rae-Walker and Alastair Elliot coped triumphantly with Beethoven's often difficult tessitura
Beethoven Missa Solemnis Perthshire Advertiser
an unusually excellent quartet of soloists - Gillian Rae-Walker (soprano) ... displaying such warmth of expression ... true pitch and tone
Handel: Messiah Huddersfield Examiner
Gillian Rae-Walker was the stunningly stratospheric angel
Resphigi: Lauda per La Nativita del Signore York Press
Testimonial
I have worked with Gillian on many occasions, most recently on Strauss’s “Vier Letzte Lieder” and Verdi’s “Requiem”. She brings to both these works her beauty of voice and warmth of tone, which she uses with great variety in conjunction with the expert use of her sound technique. To the Strauss, she brings a subtle use of rubato and intelligent use of the text, combined with excellent breath control which she uses to great advantage in Strauss’s sweeping phrases. To the Verdi, she brings her dramatic sense to bear in this most operatic of requiems, making the most of her wide vocal range and extensive palette of tonal colours. She brings to all her singing a vivid and individual musicianship which, allied to her strong personality, gives all her performances a special and impressive quality.
Alistair Dawes, conductor
Alistair Dawes, conductor
Emails & Letters
Chamber Ensemble of London concert:
Your numbers sounded glorious Dorothy Linell, theorbo
Thank you for your beautiful singing. I look forward to the next time! Peter Fisher, violin/conductor
Dvorak Stabat Mater, Lichfield
Gillian Rae-Walker gave a consistently high quality soprano performance throughout showing a stunning high range soaring to B flat. (Laura Borenstein, reviewer)
Verdi Requiem, Malvern
How much I enjoyed your performance in Verdi's Requiem last Saturday at Malvern. I think it was the only time I have ever heard the exposed high B flat on 'Requiem' near the end sung genuinely piano and with such purity. A truly sublime moment — goose pimples galore. Thank you so much. (unknown audience member)
Verdi Requiem, Exeter
I will not forget the beautiful singing of the Requiem section with the choir and your soaring top C over 200 voices and an orchestra of 90 - a shiver-tingling moment. (conductor)
Fauré Requiem & Rutter Requiem, Dunfermline
my sincere thanks and congratulations for Sunday’s concert. I enjoyed your performance very much and look forward to having the opportunity of working with you again. (conductor)
Your numbers sounded glorious Dorothy Linell, theorbo
Thank you for your beautiful singing. I look forward to the next time! Peter Fisher, violin/conductor
Dvorak Stabat Mater, Lichfield
Gillian Rae-Walker gave a consistently high quality soprano performance throughout showing a stunning high range soaring to B flat. (Laura Borenstein, reviewer)
Verdi Requiem, Malvern
How much I enjoyed your performance in Verdi's Requiem last Saturday at Malvern. I think it was the only time I have ever heard the exposed high B flat on 'Requiem' near the end sung genuinely piano and with such purity. A truly sublime moment — goose pimples galore. Thank you so much. (unknown audience member)
Verdi Requiem, Exeter
I will not forget the beautiful singing of the Requiem section with the choir and your soaring top C over 200 voices and an orchestra of 90 - a shiver-tingling moment. (conductor)
Fauré Requiem & Rutter Requiem, Dunfermline
my sincere thanks and congratulations for Sunday’s concert. I enjoyed your performance very much and look forward to having the opportunity of working with you again. (conductor)
Some General Comments
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Celebration concert for Frances Andrade , St. James's, Piccadilly
That was gorgeous, your pacing was marvellous, it was so emotional….. Strauss: Four Last Songs, York " I know these songs very well. The orchestra is privileged to have you" " Absolutely fabulous," "amazing," "absolutely gorgeous" Poulenc Gloria & French songs, Maidenhead Glorious. I will remember that for the rest of my life! Handel's Messiah (arr. Mozart), the Wirral You were magnificent! |
Lichfield Cathedral: Dvorak's Stabat Mater 2018
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