“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”
“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.”
‘a musician of the highest calibre…elegant phrasing and subtle rubato’
‘superb…immense keyboard dexterity…a magnificent performance’
“…a beautiful singing cantabile…highly recommended…thoughtful interpretations”
“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”
“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”
“a very fine performance…great Mozartian musicianship…beautifully shaped and authoritative phrases…a joy”