“Watt played the final four études with lots of attention to detail, and plenty of variation in tone, from sweet-sounding notes near the fingerboard to harsher tones near the bridge...this was a compelling and stylish bravura performance...Watt’s playing was mesmerising to watch, particularly in the extended use of harmonics.”

“…possessed a musicality and charisma – a temperament, even – that allows one to transcend the bonds of an instrumental community”

“…an eighteen year old phenom.” – Soundboard (U.S.A.), 2009

“Time stopped in this interpretation and the concentration of young Ian Watt’s guitar playing acted like a zoom lens on pain and reflection.”

“Watt gave a dazzlingly virtuosic performance, most excitingly in the cadenza of the final movement which he had contributed.”

“…astoundingly atmospheric playing in Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez…”

“Ian Watt delivered all the fire and excitement of the outer movements with bravura technical brilliance and passion. The central slow movement which is what made this concerto a worldwide favourite was stunningly played by both soloist and orchestra...”

“…Ian Watt is a star in the ascendant.”

“Flawless, passionate and driven…”

“…a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality.”