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“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.”
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“…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
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“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…”
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“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…”
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“…a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality.”