"Phenomenally high standards characterise everything about the festival. It was a glorious occasion - full of verve and so uplifting."
“We adored your festival. What a feast of music and in such a wonderful setting.”
"The music was absolutely world class."
"The concerts were incomparably managed and astonishingly performed within an atmosphere that could not have been improved.”
“The musicians were incredible. There are never enough superlatives.”
“I think it’s the best weekend of the year! Yesterday’s concert was a triumph and the playing quite exceptional.”
“The programme was beautifully constructed and the musicians delivered it with great aplomb. I hardly need say that the setting is absolutely exquisite.”
“Last night was a superb example of music making at its very best. The entire evening would grace any concert hall in the country.”
“What an enchanting musical evening …just exceptional and uplifting. This evening will join some of our best musical memories.”
"You brought the joy and power of music into SW19 with the radiance and determination of those talented musicians who show us, in an often troubled world, the meaning of community and generosity of spirit."
"At one point the birds seemed to be answering the clarinet. The perfect setting for some amazing performances."
“I thought it was a magical concert last night. We came home on a real high.”
“A simply wonderful evening– the music was breath taking – I can’t believe how lucky we are to have such extraordinarily talented young musicians – it was a superb way to start the week!”
“What a complete triumph of a concert yesterday. We felt totally privileged to be there. ”
“As we entered your glorious garden we knew we were in for a treat and what a treat! Absolute bliss - I think we were in paradise!”
“It was a stunningly beautiful and deeply moving concert last night. I loved every minute.”
“I cannot fully express the pleasure last night’s concert gave me; every performance was at the peak of emotional expression and profundity. I could not have expected anything more lovely from any other players elsewhere. There’s something about the insight and commitment of young professionals which achieves something very special. ”
“It was absolutely exceptional.”
“What a wonderful concert last night, in such a lovely venue! Everything from the delightful through the spell-binding to the deeply moving. Marryat concerts invariably surpass our already very high expectations.”
“So many things came together last night: incredible talent, hard work, loving preparation, gracious hospitality – all magnified and enhanced by the intimacy of the venue, the directness of the performances, and the sheer magic of the moment. I don’t believe I have ever experienced an audience so united in their emotion, not only whilst listening to the music but throughout the interval and continuing after the end of the concert.”
“The concert was an absolute triumph. Quite exceptional. ”
“A consummate triumph. To see young musicians performing with such confidence and panache so early in their careers is a truly uplifting experience. ”
“Absolutely stunning!”
“Another wonderful evening of chamber music …nobody puts on more enjoyable classical concerts than you do – we absolutely loved it!”