Reviews

“Tribute goes to conductor and orchestra for an object lesson in reviving a rarely heard work and doing so with nothing short of magnificence.”

“Once again Todmorden Orchestra has shown the wide range of its talents, and is unquestionably one of the best larger regional orchestras for voluntary music-making in the North.”

“As the wintry weather raged around Todmorden Town Hall on Saturday night those who attended the Spring concert by Todmorden Orchestra were treated to an evening of stirring, passionate and reflective music.”

“To sustain an entire evening of inspired, blissful melody is yet another major achievement for this remarkable orchestra.”

“The opening pages for solo bassoon handing over to solo clarinet held the audience in the palm of the orchestra’s hand.”

“The concert was a triumph for all – and not least for the audience, who are indeed fortunate to have such tremendous talent on their very doorstep.”

“Vitality and ambition are hard-wired into these Todmorden concerts.”

“Todmorden Orchestra and Nicholas Concannon Hodges again delivered a demanding and well balanced programme in Todmorden’s magnificent Grade I-listed Town Hall.”

“The orchestra has successfully pushed the bounds of musical achievement in the region, and we should beat a path to each concert.”

“Perhaps the most Mozartian of all here was the playing of the woodwind section, which shaped their short, delicate phrases with grace.”