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"This is one of
the finest records of guitar playing I have encountered in many years.
It is of star quality in every respect and, given the stylistic range
and difficulty of the music, that is an accolade not to be taken lightly."
--Gramophone, UK
"Platino's playing is certainly
far from ordinary... He is consistently musical and technically in
command regardless of the circumstances."
--
Soundboard, USA
"...a model debut from
an outstanding young guitarist who gives every indication of having
the capacity to build on his early success."
--Classical
Guitar, UK
"Franco Platino expresses his superiority very clearly, by choosing
high level masterpieces for his first CD, the kind of pieces that
present the ultimate limit to the repertoire of most guitarists."
--Gitarre
& Laute, Germany
"[Franco Platino] reveals himself to be of an astonishing maturity;
confidence and sensitivity come together here in a presence that communicates
energy and emotion - what else could we ask for?"
--Les
Cachiers de la Guitare, France
"The Scarlatti's stylistic
flow, the elegance and fluency of the Bach, and the expressiveness
of the Mertz and Barrios are excellent."
--Gendai Guitar, Japan
"Performances absolutely
on focus, unquestionably professional in the impeccable cascades of
notes discharged with complete ease and clarity. As a matter of fact,
the first and most striking merit of this guitarist is the dominion
of the instrument, his technical mastery."
--Seicorde, Italy
"A brilliant debut recording
on the Naxos Laureate Series by Italian guitarist
Franco Platino... Platino has a beautiful sound and plays with crisp
articulation and sensitive phrasing. An extremely expressive player,
his virtuosity is apparent but never pushed.
--American
Record Guide
"The CD of the young Sardinian
guitarist is in fact a pleasure both for the ears and heart thanks
to the delightful program and the magisterial interpretations he proposes.
...we would like to formulate our wishes for a brilliant concert and
recording career to the young Italian artist."
--Il
Fronimo, Italy
"...Platino demonstrates
the cultivated and musical expression he is capable of. He even masters
rapid changes in tempo, complicated runs, and rasgueados with profound
expression and sovereignty. Technical difficulties seem to be nonexistent
for him... His interpretation will suck you in..."
--Klassik Heute, Germany
"The superb new recording
by Franco Platino is full of life. His Scarlatti is bright and sparkling,
his Bach shows his depth and understanding of the music, and his Rodrigo
brings out his virtuosity. Franco is a brilliant young player who
has reached maturity early in his life. He is an exciting new star
in the guitar world."
--David
Russell
"This CD, prize of the
1997 GFA competition, is a recital which ranges from Baroque to Twentieth
Century illustrating the excellent capabilities of this young performer."
--Guitart, Italy
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