“What a wonderful pianist, who combines complete understanding of the style of music he is playing with a rare subtlety and brilliance of execution”
“I was very impressed by his fluent, skilful pianism and his innate musicality. He plays with intelligence and conviction and I wish him much success in his musical career”
“notable artistry…I look forward to more CDs from this fine player”
– read full review“An almost faultless performance … an excellent balance between delicate approaches and thundering fortissimos”
“Callaghan’s delicate pianism blended beautifully with the Carducci Sound: a finely drawn finale to an inspiring concert.”
– read full review‘a musician of the highest calibre…elegant phrasing and subtle rubato’
– read full review’superb…immense keyboard dexterity…a magnificent performance’
– read full review“…a beautiful singing cantabile…highly recommended…thoughtful interpretations”
– read full review“What a wonderful, searching, sensitive and inspiring young artist you now are at the piano!”
“Callaghan vividly and faultlessly described each tableau without ever losing sight of the balance of the whole”
– read full review“These versatile young pianists’ separate artistic identities blended in perfect sympathy with each other: they were impressive throughout”
“One had to admire the pianist’s energy, capability and commitment, and it was fascinating to watch. I’d always be happy to listen to a Simon Callaghan performance of almost anything he chooses”
“a stunning performance … Callaghan’s interpretation certainly had bravura and refinement, but its main characteristic was freshness … a brilliant sense of drama and authority”
“Callaghan has an extraordinary talent … he caught all the bitter-sweetness, lyricism and crashing turbulence of this peak of musical romanticism”
– read full review“a very fine performance…great Mozartian musicianship…beautifully shaped and authoritative phrases…a joy”