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"“...highly recommended. Both artists have a finely-judged appreciation of these masterpieces, and they give performances suffused with understanding, expressive excellence and aesthetic comand."

Robert Metthew-Walker

Klassik-Heute

"...the exceptional portuguese violinista Carlos Damas. He is one of the most professional performers today, to the point that experts often compare his musicality to the breathing of Gidon Kremer. The reason for this is clear when listening to this album, which breaks a spear for this instrumenta t every moment. And yes, a fascinating, flourishing and corporeal sound from Carlos Damas deeply mark our conscience."

Stefan Pieper – Klassik-Heute, Munich

Sonograma Magazine

"The violinist shows off his expressiveness, grace, subtlety and charm, qualities that are particularly suitable for his romantic language, and he offers us an impeccably interpreted repertoire.

Damas finds in the romantic realm a good space to display resources of generous amplitude, a brilliant timbre and a phrasing of remarkable exquisiteness."

Josep Bosch - Sonograma Magazine

Revista Melómano

"To this writing of fine technical calculation, the violinist contributes with resolute mastery the singular luminosity of his instrument, the work of the Florentine Giovanni Battista Gabrielli (ca. 1767). A sound of crisp treble, warm golden center register, which becomes irresistible in the soft undulations of Debussy's Fille aux Cheveaux de Lin."

Alejandro Santini Dupeyrón - Revista Melómano

Klassik-Heute

"Exceptions are also permitted, for example on the CD with the title “Après un Rêve” by the exceptional Portuguese violinist Carlos Damas. He is one of the most professional players of today, so that experts often mention him in the same breath as Gidon Kremer. Why this is so becomes clear when listening to this album, which breaks a lance for this instrument at every moment. And yes, the fascinating, blooming, corporeal tone in Carlos Damas play burns deeply into one's consciousness."

Stefan Pieper - Klassik-Heute

Musicalifeiten

"Violinist Carlos Damas and pianist Anna Tomasik are dedicated and sensitive interpreters who get the best out of this music."

The Gramophonne Magazine

"The Portuguese violinist Carlos Damas comes at the works with a big, broad sound (especially down low), a prominent vibrato that infiltrates even the shortest of notes. I love the way Damas digs deep in the 'Rigaudon' so you hear his instrument rattle. He relishes its virtuosity while pushing and pulling deliciously at the tempo with his pianist."

Luister Magazine

"Damas performs his violin excellently. This recording stands out comparatively to other recordings (Dautricourt And Pohjonen for La Dolce Vita, Kuusisto and Kärkkäinen for Ondine, Saariketty and Liu for Finland). The performance of Damas and his partner is masterful, warm-blooded."

Siebe Riedstra in OpusKlassiek

"There is rather a cross-pollination, healthy. Damas plunges into the spirit of northern hall music from Europe with a substance from the south (Latin). Glissandos provocative and languid, in the style "Zigeunerweisen", fall like a glove on this pieces. Carlos Damas and pianist Anna Tomasik understood exactly the essence of this works."

MusicWeb International

"One of the finest piano trios ever to have come out of Portugal."

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Art Music Reviews

Ritmo Magazine

"Excelent".

The Gramophonne Magazine

"Damas, with his unforced, expressive tone and his willingness to introduce the subtile slides and rhythmic modifications that animate Kreisler. There's plenty to enjoy in this recital. A suplement to Kreisler's own recordings."

Music Web International

"Sweet wistful performances. The playing by Damas get's in the way of technical perfection. Damas can really sing big tunes."

TheStrad Magazine

"One of the best Kreisler recitals around."

The Gramophonne Magazine

"Top technical marks... Portuguese violinist Carlos Damas boasts a clear, ringing tone and impressive dexterity."

Duncan Druce