"A real treat for all who were privileged to be there. A triumph for all concerned."
"HSO's terrific performance of this intricate and difficult piece proved to be a most uplifting experience" (of Mahler 4)
"This was followed by two more beautifully sung Mozart arias, a rarely heard love song from Zaide and a more striking piece from Cosi fan tutte in which Miss Ramm was at her most expressive." (of Gillian Ramm who performed Mozart and Mahler with the HSO on the 14 March 2009)
"He [Steve Dummer] took up the idea with a vengeance on Saturday giving us a virtual masterclass on Mozart and Mahler and the workings of the violin, ancient and modern, whilst even the classy soloist, Australian born soprano Gillian Ramm, was persuaded to introduce her own pieces. We learned too how the orchestra is receiving coaching from the world renowned Hanover Band."