| |
| "Blackburn Chorus, Virtuosi Orchestra Concert a treat for the ears." |
| |
| "Classical music lovers were treated to another stellar performance by the Blackburn Chorus and Ottawa's Virtuosi Orchestra Friday evening as the two groups collaborated to deliver a stirring interpretation of Vivaldi's master works The Four Seasons and Gloria." |
| |
| "Demonstrating his abundant talent Ioan Harea turned in a masterful performance of Vivaldi's famous violin concerti, wooing the audience of about 300 with his impeccable playing and virtuosity." |
| |
| "At the time it was written at the beginning of the 18th century, The Four Seasons was a radical departure from the musical norm of the day relying as it does on a constant parry and thrust between soloist and Orchestra." |
| |
| "The lively interplay between the clashing forces is most evident during the Summer Presto in which Harea and the Virtuosi Orchestra tackled each other with a tempered ferocity that left the audience truly mesmerized." |
| |
| Orléans Online, 2005/02/22 |
