Brief Citations
from Critics and Others
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«I wish that you continue to be the wonderful musicians you already
are. You are ambassadors for Germany wherever you perform, and you are
now in your prime. Ad multos annos!» «Dearest 12 Cellists, «If there is such a thing as Nirvana, these musicians will make
their way there!» «Probably Berlin's most unique and famous ensemble» «The twelve cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra owe their existence to the transgression of boundaries, and we can expect to be further astonished by them.» «The particularity of this ensemble - and probably its unique characteristic
world-wide - is the collaboration of twelve superb soloists, who through
many years of practice together have become a unified, coordinated team.»
«Congratulations on the 20th birthday of Berlin's most original,
and at the same time most world-famous ensemble: the 12 Cellists of the
Berlin Philharmonic, the "Glorious Twelve", who, in the sold-out, cheering
Philharmonic play, so to speak, their very own serenade.» «The cellists are the secret kings, philosophically speaking, the
"conditio sine qua non". This also makes them strong as a group. The twelve
cellists are, without exception, soloists with their own personalities,
and at the same time, excellent chamber musicians.» «Romantic, ingratiating harmonies convey beauty and melancholy.
In addition, there is their security of intonation, dynamic flexibility
and infectious joy in playing. In brief: the Twelve Cellists seem to be
led by a single hand.» «The Twelve Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic at the Ludwigsburger Palace Festival - flawless ensemble playing!» «Each is a master of his art, and each takes on leading parts,
while also having to toil over accompaniment figures. Twelve sworn soloists
playing together - its simply spellbinding, and on such evenings, glowing
stars seem to fall from the heavens.» «Their sumptuous sound and unique fame have inspired many composers
to write for them. The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic are a fantastic
ensemble!» «The incomparable sound of 48 strings ranging from low C to harmonics
high above the stave, combined with bowing, plucking, and tapping, excercies
its fascination on the increasingly overwhelmed listener.»  |
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«What
the 12 Cellists do is simply marvelous.»
«I
have always admired them for their unique ensemble.»
«These
12 are authentic virtuosos of their instrument.»