Reviews

Uncharted Waters..."Oh Captain! My Captain!...Invitingly titled, “Uncharted Waters,” (marvellously at one with the house program’s whimsical cover art by Loree Ovens) the good ship Ensemble Polaris dropped anchor in St. Catharines ....

Of Gods and Monsters (and a hurdy gurdy)!--The emerging field of cultural tourism got a real-time example of its power with the visit by Ensemble Polaris to Niagara. Thanks to the creative collaboration between the Gallery Players of Niagara and Primavera Concerts.....

Transfiguration of the Gallery Players - The benefit of two arts organizations (and a third waiting in the wings—see below) working together in an artistic and logistical partnership had proof positive as to its wisdom and value with what was likely the Niagara première of Arnold Schonberg's Transfigured Night

Less is more again - In his opening remarks, pianist David Louie reminded the audience as to how Brahms’ final piano trio is more economical both in performance length and thematic content than his other chamber music...(The James Wegg Review, November 24, 2008)

"Thanks to the dedication and considerable artistry of the Eybler Quartet, these works can be heard, savoured and enjoyed by music lovers everywhere. (The James Wegg Review), January 26, 2007)

With the leaves of autumn blowing about the streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the temperature gradually easing its way towards ice-wine bliss, what better way to pass a Sunday’s eve than a visit with The Gallery Players of Niagara. (The James Wegg Review, November, 2006)

"The newly-formed Eybler Quartet of Toronto  ..tackles this material with poise and grace." (The Whole Note, November 2006)

"Their playing here is sensitive and nuanced. They transcend the tendency of some original-instruments quartets to sound scratchy and tentative." (Amazon.com... Scott Morrison Review, October 29, 2006)

"Performing on period instruments, the Eybler Quartet does a splendid job of bringing new life to the music of this composer who struggled most of his life to find his own notoriety. ( All Music.com, October 2006)

The final concert of The Gallery Players of Niagara’s 2005-2006 season was a picture-perfect snapshot as to why this ensemble deserves public support and funder assistance.
(The James Wegg Review, May 2, 2006)