Reviews & Testimonials
Baroque Alchemy’s performances have been warmly received by audiences, promoters and critics in the UK and internationally.
Critical Response
“A thrilling fusion of imagination, virtuosity and atmosphere… a wonderfully refreshing voyage of discovery and reinterpretation of old ideas.”
Main Post, Germany
“A surprising and quite striking album, full of playfulness, exploration, humour and solid musicianship… Baroque Alchemy’s imaginative play with Bach is a delight.”
The American Recorder Magazine“Baroque Alchemy is pure gold! What a perfectly matched duo for this innovative and extremely entertaining venture!”
Sussex Express
From Promoters & Festivals
“A refreshingly irreverent take on Baroque music… dazzling playing, sophisticated arrangements and surprising sound worlds. Highly recommended.”
Malcolm Creese, Artistic Director, Swaledale Festival
“A mesmerising concert to a sell-out audience… we were taken aback by the sheer virtuosity and ensemble playing. All I can say is: Book them!”
Mick Peake, Chair, Hay Music Trust
“Fabulous, fabulous concert! This is important work — inspiring to young and old alike.”
Kate Comberti, Seaford Music Society“An unforgettable evening of dazzling virtuosity, humour and imagination, greeted with warm applause from a packed hall.”
Maurice Unwin, Peak Music Society
“A definite crowd-pleaser. There is already great demand from our audience for a return visit.”
Christine Colbourne, Haywards Heath Music Society
“The long queue for CDs spoke for itself — joy, love and spectacular musical virtuosity shining through.”
Jon Savage, Louth & District Concert Society
Audience Responses
“The most stunning live concert I think I’ve ever been to — gorgeous, funny, innovative and deeply moving.”
“A magical and spiritual experience… exquisite playing that tingled the spine.”
“Beautiful, hopeful and inspiring — truly alchemical.”
“The chemistry between the two performers is extraordinary. Stylish, quirky and utterly absorbing.”
On Piers Adams
Piers Adams has been widely recognised for his virtuosity and stage presence over many years, including:
“The reigning recorder virtuoso in the world today.”
The Washington Post
“Astonishing, all-out virtuosity.”
The New York Times
“A dazzling virtuoso star. His bravura approach has the true spirit of the baroque.”
BBC Music Magazine
(Full press archive available on request.)