"Debussy's Syrinx for solo flute, was mesmerising with Gary Arbuthnot's
fullness of tone and precision of articulation. He was accompanied by Simon
Crawford -Phillips in the Scottish premiere of Sally Beamish's Words for my
Daughter, based on a Janet Paisley poem. This strong and direct piece shifts
from heartfelt lyricism to percussive block chords, and was played with
conviction."
The Scotsman - 1997
"The evening started with Irish flautist Gary Arbuthnot gliding through
Telemann's Fantasy in Bb and Takemitsu's Voice, demonstrating a remarkable
sense of dynamics while producing a heavenly tone."
The Scotsman - 1997
"Gary Arbuthnot....his recital at the Bank of Ireland Arts Centre quickly
established the basis for his success: easy delivery, strong tone, and a
clear relish in the florid writing which the flute has encouraged from so
many composers."
The Irish Times - 1999
"..this was followed by Reinecke's seldom performed Flute Concerto in D.
Soloist Gary Arbuthnot held the audience enthralled with a display of
beautiful playing. His exquisite tone, limpid phrasing, and sparkling trills
were quite delightful and elicited prolonged applause from the admiring
listeners."
Reading Observer - 1999
"Gary Arbuthnot [was] spectacular....Carmen Fantasy was one particular pearl
in a string ranging through Mozarts Quartet K.285 and Beethoven's Serenade
Op.25."
Belfast Telegraph - 1999
"The star of the show was undoubtedly Gary Arbuthnot who gave a
breath-taking performance."
Stratford-upon-Avon Herald - 1998
"Gary Arbuthnot was the outstanding soloist in the performance of this work
[Ibert Flute Concerto]. The agility shown in the first movement was a
complete contrast to the poignancy of the adagio, while the finale gave him
every chance to show off the scores intricate patterns."
Bristol Evening Post - 2000
last updated July 3, 2001