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MusicWeb International review of Toccata’s Nov release of Thomas de Hartmann Orchestral Music- Vol II
“…just sit back and enjoy the ride. For enjoyable this most certainly is… What is certain is how de Hartmann somehow manages to be wildly eclectic with his range of influences yet bind these together in a work that is both effective and individual…” Nick Barnard, Jan 3, 2023
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MusicWeb International review of Toccata Classics, Thomas de Hartmann, Orchestral Music- Vol II
“…I am amazed by de Hartmann’s skill with the orchestra, such is his ingenuity in creating some quite astonishingly original and heavy-duty sonorities…” Lee Denham, MusicWeb International, Dec 5 2022
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Pizzicato review of Nov Toccata Classics CD release
“Theodore Kuchar conducts both works committedly and the Lviv orchestra’s playing is powerful and sonorous. British-South African double bassist Leon Bosch plays at a high level and can make his instrument sing enchantingly.” Remy Franck, Pizzicato review, Nov 11, 2022
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Arcana.fm review of the Toccata Classics Feb 2022 release of Thomas de Hartmann Orchestral Music
“… the Concierto Andaluz packs a considerable amount into its 10 minutes… this is something of a hidden gem from the repertoire of concertante works for flute and deserving of greater exposure. Bülent Evcil leaves no doubt as to his advocacy…” Richard Whitehouse, Arcana.fm, Nov 9 2022
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MusicWeb International review of the June Nimbus Alliance release- Thomas de Hartmann Orchestral Music
If the name Thomas de Hartmann is unknown to you, that is quite forgivable – but perhaps it should not be…This is another hugely enjoyable disc of the music of an unaccountably neglected, early twentieth century composer… Lee Denham, MusicWeb International, Oct 28, 2022
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Orchestral Music of Thomas De Hartmann (Elan Sicroff, Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine, Tian Hui Ng)
These performances leave nothing to be desired. Elan Sicroff, who has recorded a disc of Hartmann’s solo piano music, is authoritative; Singaporean conductor Tian Hui Ng balances his forces well, and the orchestra plunges in with exuberance. Sound quality is top class. Phillip Scott, Limelight Magazine, Aug 2022