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Available From: 01 June 2008 |
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| In 2008, the competition year, Karen gives a concert at Fulham Palace on 10 June, and will be appear as a soloist with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra on 22 June. She will spend the summer months touring as a soloist with the Edinburgh Youth Orchestra, conducted by Gary Walker. Amidst all this performing activity she will also be recording her second disc for Chandos. |
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She produces a beautiful, singing tone, sails through the fastest passages and even despatches a top E-flat with aplomb.
Classic FM Magazine
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This is a marvellous start with which to launch one’s career. Karen should be congratulated on her achievement. I can truly say that I look forward to following her progression as she develops as a soloist and matures her style.
Double Reed Society
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This is an enjoyable disc, helped by a recording that is up to Chandos’ usual high standards
International Record Review
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Name five internationally famous bassoon soloists. Archie Camden, Gwydion Brooke and,er, that’s it. Except I think we shall soon be adding the name of Karen Geoghegan to the roll call…. Chandos have a real find on their hands with Karen Geoghegan.
Gramophone
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She plays Hummel’s Grand Concerto with pumping authority. Her proud, centre-stage arrival after Hummel’s customary long, tantalising intro is no disappointment – her slow movement sings with high sax-like tone and the swinging finale expresses rustic joy.
The Times
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But Geoghegan has real expressive maturity too. Elgar’s Romance is heavenly and, as an encore, Gershwin’s ‘Summertime’ deliciously dreamy, showing off a glorious tone, coloured with gentle restrained vibrato.,, Buy it and share in thefun.
BBC Music Magazine
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Jeremy Nicholas Gramophone Critic’s Choice 2008
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