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"The Clarinet Concerto in A Major K. 622 was the perfect opportunity to showcase the instrument and the superb musical talent of Simon Cole.
This is an example of hearing orchestra and soloist enter into a musical conversation. Played in three movements, the music seems familiar by dint of its survival since 1791 and because of its association with movies like Out of Africa and, more recently, The Kings Speech. Understandably popular, this pretty, appealing music affords an opportunity for the clarinet to stand out and be truly appreciated for its dulcet tones. Particularly during the adagio, there was a reassuring sense of serenity in the notes.
The sweet clarinet sound led the orchestra through the movement. " V.Gilles Citizen(2011)
appreciative standing ovation acknowledging Cole's interpretation (Mozart clarinet concerto)
Giles Citizen (2005)
Free Press
Jasper Wood
the clarinet concerto by Aaron Copland and it was performed spectacularly by Simon Cole...Cole demonstrated his excellent musicianship in the very demanding cadenza...this was the highlight of the evening
A.Murray Prince George Citizen
D. Anderson Fort Nelson Daily News
Simon Coles playing of the Nielsen Concerto was virtuosity of the highest order with impeccable tone and technique Cole remained in complete command of the work<\\/em>
Clive Keen Prince George Citizen
Cole performed a stunning Rondo on the saxophone ( Haydn Gypsy Rondo)
McBride paper
One of the finest moments for me in many a concert came when Simon Cole , Principal clarinet took a marvelous melody out from behind the curtain and filled it with mystery and led us into a wonderfully moving conclusion
Keen Citizen
Simon Cole got a standing ovation for Weber's concerto #1. the audience response when the piece ended was instantaneous
Bruce Citizen
"The Alban trio played warmly Cole and Wood were admirable..and turned in a rousing performance to great acclaim
Charles Velte Kelowna Courier
A fantastic clarinetists, most of the worlds great Orchestras do not have such a player
W. Kushner Berlin philharmonic
Simon Cole has every ability and quality a musician could want
Noam Sheriff Conductor, Israel"Talented and gifted, using the clarinet to express and communicate
Richard Stoltzman clarinetist\\/recording artist
Composer
Kalinsky Duff proved to be a beautiful piece of music
Fort Nelson daily News
Bruce Citizen
(Rhapsody for clarinet and orchestra
the audience was taken on roller coaster ride of swiftly changing moods and tempos that showcased Cole\'s breathtaking technique on clarinet. They were rewarded with a stunningly beautiful coda with the clarinet playing a gorgeous melody of long notes in the highest range.
Bruce Citizen.
The Spirit of the One Song arts reception and grand performance was an amazing
showcase of local talent culminating in a feeling of community that spread
throughout the theater space Citizen
I particularly enjoyed your rhapsody for clarinet, keep on composing!
Pamela Weston one of the world\'s foremost researchers and writers on the clarinet Author of "Clarinet virtuosos
I listened to your rhapsody for clarinet BRAVO!!!
Richard Stoltzman clarinetist\\/recording artist.