Our Baroque concert in April was led by Sergey Malov, performing on his extraordinary instrument, the violoncello da spalla, as well as on Baroque violin. Once again, we have collected some of the audience feedback that meant the most to us. We hope you enjoy reading them.
“Wonderful, uplifting, free-spirited, and playful. The audience breathed together with the music and the musicians.”
“Thank you for this classical concert with such a light touch. I could almost see the period setting before my eyes; I was enchanted.”
“It was very exciting and powerful to experience the many ‘novelties’ of Baroque performance on today’s concert stage. The special instrument, the distinctive flavors and colors of the cantatas’ gestures. Both the orchestra and the soloists performed at the usual high, world-class standard. Thank you for the experience!”
“It was an unusual, spectacular, and varied performance. The orchestra and the soloists played with tremendous dedication. The sound of the Baroque cello, and the performance on it by such a virtuoso soloist, was fascinating.”
“If only Sergey Malov performed in Budapest more often! Wonderful music, professionalism in every gesture. And that applies to everyone involved in this program; each and every one of them was unforgettable – a tremendous success!”
“The BFO Baroque Ensemble soared with Sergey Malov. With their music, they conjured up joy and good humor, while their entrance, evoking period dance, brought the era to life. Lore Binon enchanted us not only with her beautiful soprano voice, but also with her graceful movement and costume.”
“An absolutely astonishingly good concert from beginning to end. Performances this superb are rare!!!”
“Every concert with the BFO is a celebration for me. This time was no exception. I greatly appreciated hearing period instruments during the performance. Thank you for the experience.”
“A wonderful Baroque concert. Sergey Malov is an artist with a magical personality. It was the first time in my life I had seen a violoncello da spalla, and I loved it. I have also been learning the violin for six years — I am already retired — and I always enjoy watching artists play.”
“It was an incredibly good concert. Sergey Malov was mesmerizing, Lore Binon was captivating, and it was wonderful to see how much joy the musicians themselves took in the production.”
“It was a little Baroque jewel box: varied and authentic — the music, the instruments, the singing, the costume, the movement. I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you very much!”
“Once again, Sergey Malov was ‘an experience’! This is what makes the BFO — now as ever — ‘DIFFERENT FROM THE REST...’ Malov’s personality and playing, the singer’s voice, costume, and performance, the orchestra members’ entrance and the way they joined their colleagues already playing on stage — all of it will remain an everlasting memory. Thank you so much!!!”
“It was a fantastic performance! A varied, excellent program, wonderful music, a great atmosphere, and an exceptionally high-standard concert of rare quality.”
“It was a beautiful concert with a brilliantly constructed program, many delightful small ideas, a singer with a magical voice, a brilliant soloist and artistic leader — and, of course, BFO musicians making music with pure joy. I hope we will see and hear Sergey Malov leading the BFO again.”
