"REBEL's presentations always please
our audience with their spectacular performances and interesting programming
ideas. It would be hard to find a better approach to historical practice
and its translation to live music." |
“At the Clarice Smith Center, we
seek artists who will engage with our audiences more deeply. REBEL,
which graced our stage for a second visit this fall, brings the perfect
balance of skilled musicianship, enthusiasm and love for the works they
play. As one of our audience members commented afterward, "we enjoyed
them enjoying making music... REBEL really brought it to life."
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“REBEL's wonderfully performed program was a delight for our audience, filled with nuance and abounding embellishment on period instruments. Bravo for a concert performed by five virtuosi whose sparkling personalities made the concert even more enchanted.” Bert Harclerode, executive director
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| "Gotham Early Music Scene is a new
organization promoting early music in New York City. When planning
our first concert series in the fall of 2007, there was never a doubt
that REBEL would be namog our presentations. We had to juggle dates
to accommodate their busy schedule, but it was well worth it. Their
usual high-energy and impeccable performance earned them, and us, a prominent
review and photograph in The New York Times. They are real professionals
in every sense, and working with Karen Marmer is a pleasure.” Gene Murrow, executive director Gotham Early Music Scene, New York, NY http://www.gemsny.org/ |
“REBEL is one of our audience favorites!
Any notions that Baroque music is quaint background music is dispelled
within the first minutes of their program. The ensemble is as tight
and accurate as any top-tier chamber ensemble. Their performance was
electrifying and they'll always be welcome on our series!” |
“REBEL's concert in Joplin was pure
joy in sound! A large audience, some of them new concertgoers,
was enthusiastic in their applause and gave highest praise for the ensemble's
artistry. Their school concert the next day delighted the elementary
school children with sound and commentary that kept them informed and
interested.” |
"It has been a wonderful professional
and personal experience to present and work with REBEL. The ensemble
gave an exquisite performance that delighted our audience, they are
lovely people, and I look forward to working with them again." |
“REBEL opened the 2007–08 concert
series for The Friends of Chamber Music in Kansas City with a rousing
concert of Baroque masterpieces. Never bland, this energetic band of
disciplined musicians provided our audience with a night of colorful
music not to be forgotten.” |
“Waveny Chamber Music Society in
New Canaan, CT has put on four concerts a year for some 26 years to
an audience of about 150 subscribers. Historically the performing groups
have been either string quartets or piano trios. While there was some
initial resistance from other Board members who felt that a Baroque
group would not be well received, I pushed for booking REBEL , who my
wife and I had heard play at Yale University and The Boston Early Music
Festival. The REBEL concert was a tremendous success! I say this based
on: 1) immediate audience response (applause) after each piece; 2) the
"buzz" during intermission about how great the concert was;
and 3) the results of a short survey we conduct at the end of most concerts
-- REBEL (as a group of musicians, and the music they played) received
the most positive ratings of any group we have had! |
“REBEL is one of the most extraordinary
and exceptionally gifted early music ensembles in the country.” |
“Renowned for its excellence in style, REBEL continues to surpass my high standards. Our first Great Performances presentation of REBEL was in the Spring of 2005. The audience response was genuine amazement and this was justly deserved. To open our 2007-2008 concert season REBEL was chosen. The audience returned and, in fact, increased in number, particularly in the student category. We scheduled REBEL for an Elementary School (K-5) performance which was very well received because of the great interaction between the musicians and the young audience. I would like to offer my unconditional support for REBEL. The programming is always compelling, varied, meticulously rehearsed and performed with vibrant authenticity. Every member of the ensemble is approachable, congenial, and very energetic, with each musician personally taking the outreach activities as seriously as, and of equal importance to, the public performance. This demonstrates a true dedication to the abundance of Baroque repertoire, and displays their ownership of the responsibility of building future audiences. I enthusiastically recommend REBEL without
reservation for any concert series performance and any type of outreach
activity. The musicians, as individuals, and collectively as an ensemble,
are superior and supremely dedicated. This is obvious in their |
"We had REBEL on our concert series
a few years ago, and they were just wonderful. The audience loved them.
I still recall one of our emeritus musicologists remarking that they
did a marvelous job of presenting the music just as it was intended
to be |
"REBEL appeared on our series and
their performance was magical! The concert was sold out for months
and the audience was enthralled. They also taught an inspiring
master class. We hope they'll come back soon." |
“It has been our distinct pleasure
to host REBEL twice for our Chamber Music Series and both appearances
were outstanding performances. It is decidedly a “bonus”
to host a group of such personable and congenial performers. They bring
a warmth and approachability to both their performance and their interaction
with the audience. I highly recommend them to other presenters!” |
“REBEL has given superlative performances,
both in their own concerts on our series and in choral and concerto
collaborations.” |
“The baroque group REBEL presented
a wonderful concert for the Syracuse Friends of Chamber Music on March
15, 2008. Every member of REBEL is a virtuoso and their musicianship
is on a very high level. The combination of the beautiful music and
the excellent playing resulted in a wonderful concert which was enthusiastically
received by the audience. We hope to feature REBEL in the future
again in Syracuse.” |
“We love to present REBEL because
they're so generous with their time, so excellent at demonstration and
teaching, and so consistently superb in performance. |