Reviews
Herald Tribune, Sarasota FL:
A superbly lyrical rendition of the Prelude from JS Bach's Suite no. 5 for solo cello was the occasion for sharp intakes of breath and sighs of contentment from the audience.
The New Hampshire:
Her musical talent was very clear. She played the piece (Bach Suite no 5) completely from memory, completely engrossed in the piece, she never faltered. Feb 13, 04.
Music & Vision, Keith Bramich:
Angela East, the group's (RP) cellist (and secret weapon), wore a black outfit with large gold lightening bolts and stars and boasted the wildest hairdo. her powerful performance provided a taster to her 2001 recording of the complete Bach Cello Suites on Dorian. June 1, 03
Leighton Park School magazine:
The cellist Angela East gave masterclasses to four pupils. These consisted of a piece played by the cellist, then an illuminating discussion of technique and playing style, with examples, and finally a run through where the pupil attempted to incorporate as many of the suggestions as possible. To the audience it was very interesting to contrast the rather nervous before with the more confident and stylish after!
Angela left us all eager to hear her Tale of Five Cellos, the entertainment in the evening. We were indeed fortunate that she could manage to squeeze us into her amazing international timetable. She enthused us all with her grace and charm as well as leaving us gasping at her command of these demanding instruments. March 03
Dumbarton Concerts reviews, Washington DC:
....Angela East's lovely, introspective reading of Bach's Prelude in D minor.. Jan 27 03
Sentinel, N. Ireland:
We are very pleased to be able to bring Angela East back to the city again so that she can pass on some of her exceptional skills to music students in the local area. Nov 8, 00
Recorder magazine: Review of RP CD 'Nightmare in Venice'
Angela East's eerie and unnerving staccato opening gives us a hint of the horrors that await us. Angela East's performance of R. Johnson's Flatt Masque is simply delicious. In Corelli's La Folia East's solo opening is haunting with a rawness about it, before the madness transcends. This arrangement has everything in it from a cheeky extract of Elgar's Cello Concerto (you have to hear it) to some wonderfully intense showmanship that makes one proud to be British.
Spring 03
Virginia Gazette:
One only has to reflect on cellist Angela East's soulful playing of Bach's Prelude in D minor to realize the depth of feeling and sincerity that is this group's (RP) foundation. 15 Feb 03
The Easterner:
Angela East lends her brilliant dynamic style to the cello. 30 June 04
Music in the University (Aberdeen) March 2010
Angela East can play the cello. She plays it fabulously well.
In the hands of Angela East they (Bach Suites) came to life in an extraordinary way. This was a performance of great character, played entirely from memory by one of the remarkable cellists of her generation.
Mark Windisch April 2000
Fanfare (USA): review of Boccherini String Quartets CPO
...technically immaculate, the cello's lower tones are simply ravishing... Aug 95
A superbly lyrical rendition of the Prelude from JS Bach's Suite no. 5 for solo cello was the occasion for sharp intakes of breath and sighs of contentment from the audience.
The New Hampshire:
Her musical talent was very clear. She played the piece (Bach Suite no 5) completely from memory, completely engrossed in the piece, she never faltered. Feb 13, 04.
Music & Vision, Keith Bramich:
Angela East, the group's (RP) cellist (and secret weapon), wore a black outfit with large gold lightening bolts and stars and boasted the wildest hairdo. her powerful performance provided a taster to her 2001 recording of the complete Bach Cello Suites on Dorian. June 1, 03
Leighton Park School magazine:
The cellist Angela East gave masterclasses to four pupils. These consisted of a piece played by the cellist, then an illuminating discussion of technique and playing style, with examples, and finally a run through where the pupil attempted to incorporate as many of the suggestions as possible. To the audience it was very interesting to contrast the rather nervous before with the more confident and stylish after!
Angela left us all eager to hear her Tale of Five Cellos, the entertainment in the evening. We were indeed fortunate that she could manage to squeeze us into her amazing international timetable. She enthused us all with her grace and charm as well as leaving us gasping at her command of these demanding instruments. March 03
Dumbarton Concerts reviews, Washington DC:
....Angela East's lovely, introspective reading of Bach's Prelude in D minor.. Jan 27 03
Sentinel, N. Ireland:
We are very pleased to be able to bring Angela East back to the city again so that she can pass on some of her exceptional skills to music students in the local area. Nov 8, 00
Recorder magazine: Review of RP CD 'Nightmare in Venice'
Angela East's eerie and unnerving staccato opening gives us a hint of the horrors that await us. Angela East's performance of R. Johnson's Flatt Masque is simply delicious. In Corelli's La Folia East's solo opening is haunting with a rawness about it, before the madness transcends. This arrangement has everything in it from a cheeky extract of Elgar's Cello Concerto (you have to hear it) to some wonderfully intense showmanship that makes one proud to be British.
Spring 03
Virginia Gazette:
One only has to reflect on cellist Angela East's soulful playing of Bach's Prelude in D minor to realize the depth of feeling and sincerity that is this group's (RP) foundation. 15 Feb 03
The Easterner:
Angela East lends her brilliant dynamic style to the cello. 30 June 04
Music in the University (Aberdeen) March 2010
Angela East can play the cello. She plays it fabulously well.
In the hands of Angela East they (Bach Suites) came to life in an extraordinary way. This was a performance of great character, played entirely from memory by one of the remarkable cellists of her generation.
Mark Windisch April 2000
Fanfare (USA): review of Boccherini String Quartets CPO
...technically immaculate, the cello's lower tones are simply ravishing... Aug 95
