Simon Callaghan

“What a wonderful pianist, who combines complete understanding of the style of music he is playing with a rare subtlety and brilliance of execution”

—Sir Roger Norrington

“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”

—Stephen Hough, Concert Pianist

“notable artistry…I look forward to more CDs from this fine player”

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—Robert Matthew-Walker, Musical Opinion

“An almost faultless performance … an excellent balance between delicate approaches and thundering fortissimos”

—Liverpool Daily Post (Liszt Concerto No.1 with the RLPO/Gerard Schwarz)

“Callaghan’s delicate pianism blended beautifully with the Carducci Sound: a finely drawn finale to an inspiring concert.”

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—Catherine Nelson, The Strad (Elgar with the Carducci Quartet)

‘a musician of the highest calibre…elegant phrasing and subtle rubato’

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—Ivor Gurney Journal (‘English Piano Music’ CD)

’superb…immense keyboard dexterity…a magnificent performance’

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—Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Rachmaninov 3, SPO)

“…a beautiful singing cantabile…highly recommended…thoughtful interpretations”

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—Michael Allis, Nineteenth Century Music Review

“What a wonderful, searching, sensitive and inspiring young artist you now are at the piano!”

—Murray McLachlan, Head of Keyboards, Chetham’s School of Music

“Callaghan vividly and faultlessly described each tableau without ever losing sight of the balance of the whole”

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—Howard Thomas, Croydon Advertiser (Mussorgsky’s ‘Pictures’ at Fairfield Hall)

“These versatile young pianists’ separate artistic identities blended in perfect sympathy with each other: they were impressive throughout”

—Bath Chronicle (Piano Duet recital with Hiro Takenouchi)

“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”

—Howard Thomas, Croydon Advertiser (Fairfield Hall Solo Recital)

“a stunning performance … Callaghan’s interpretation certainly had bravura and refinement, but its main characteristic was freshness … a brilliant sense of drama and authority”

—Stoke-on-Trent Evening Sentinel (Grieg Concerto with NSSO)

“Callaghan has an extraordinary talent … he caught all the bitter-sweetness, lyricism and crashing turbulence of this peak of musical romanticism”

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—Stoke-on-Trent Evening Sentinel (Rachmaninov No.3 with NSSO)

“a very fine performance…great Mozartian musicianship…beautifully shaped and authoritative phrases…a joy”

—Stoke-on-Trent Evening Sentinel (Mozart’s Concerto No.27, CSCO/Frank Wadkin)