“The gentle waltz of the Adagio movement featured van Bruggen and Oswell. Most interesting to note was the soft muted voice of Coppalle’s bassoon which is a modern reproduction of one by Carl August Grenser from the late 1700s. Every instrument on the stage was either an original or reproduction from between 1705 and 1840 giving the collective voice of the group a rounded, soft sound rather than the harsh, metallic ringing of modern instruments. The period instruments tend to draw you in closer as if you are listening in the salon. Schubert’s composition featured a really lovely passage in this Adagio starting with the first violin and adding each string instrument, one by one, to the conversation. It was a beautifully connected and sensitive interpretation. […]
“It was a magnificent performance by Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra as always. Their work is consistently an incredibly high standard with players who are principals of orchestras from all around the world.”
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Annabelle Drumm, Sydney Arts Guide, 20 June 2022