Reviews
"Sophie Kidwell's Cherubino was particularly adept at merging technical mastery with truth in storytelling."
(Le Nozze di Figaro - Delphi Theatre, Berlin) (12th July 2019)
The Prickle, Smart Arts Reviews
"If the ‘doubt’ half of the conflict is represented by the tenor soloist the hope is depicted in the beautiful recitative and aria for Contralto – beautifully sung by Sophie Kidwell, who has a richly expressive mezzo voice and sang with great feeling and beautiful tone throughout the evening. Her German diction was also impeccable."
(Celebrating Bach Festival - East Cornwall Bach Choir - Bach Cantatas) (24th March 2018)
Jonathan Lewsey, Director and Opera Singer
"Duo Palatino's concert at the Flavel Arts Centre took us far from Dartmouth. From English Lute song to Italian opera and then via German lieder and the Carmen Habanera, we finally arrived at a collection of musical numbers which had the audience tapping along and then listening spellbound to the closing rendition of Gershwin's Summertime. Sophie Kidwell's voice adapts and colours convincingly in all languages and styles, equally at home within pathos, contemplation and sheer joy. So sympathetically accompanied by David Cotter's accomplished guitar playing; here is an ensemble to watch out for."
(Duo Palatino Concert as Young Artists at the Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth) (15th September 2017)
Helen Deakin, Pianist, Clarinettist, ABRSM Examiner and Adjudicator
"The debut recital by Sophie Kidwell (mezzo) and David Cotter (guitar) drew a full house at Ford Park Chapel on 15th April. Deservedly. Both artists are personable and communicate well with the audience and each other. Their programme – A Musical Trip Around The World – was varied in mood as well as geography. Sophie has a big operatic voice with power throughout the range. Her words are clear. She gave us Lieder, lute songs, operatic arias and solos from stage and screen. David has a nimble technique applied to a variety of styles. He accompanies with sensitivity to the phrasing of the singer. His solos included some jazz. Both offered informative introductions with some good stories to boot. A duo to watch."
(Duo Palatino Concert) (16th April 2017)
Clive Jenkins, Composer and Pianist
...it was such a privilege to be with you last evening...we were enchanted by the versatility of you both and the imaginative programme...you are a most talented duo...
(Duo Palatino Concert) (16th April 2017)
Clare Thomas, Plympton Rotary Club - President
...it was a real pleasure to be there and to be treated to such a delightful programme...looking forward to next year...
(Duo Palatino Concert) (16th April 2017)
Mercedes Sarabia
...congratulations to David and Sophie on their debut concert...a beautiful evening...
(Duo Palatino Concert) (16th April 2017)
Margaret Bowhay, Pianist
...Dowland’s Flow My Tears was a hit across Europe, and has remained so with musicians of every style; Sophie Kidwell and William Ford, with guitarist David Cotter gave it a serenely understated performance...
Jane Shuttleworth (Concert of Lute Songs with Dame Emma Kirkby) (28th January 2015)
Music in Durham
(Le Nozze di Figaro - Delphi Theatre, Berlin) (12th July 2019)
The Prickle, Smart Arts Reviews
"If the ‘doubt’ half of the conflict is represented by the tenor soloist the hope is depicted in the beautiful recitative and aria for Contralto – beautifully sung by Sophie Kidwell, who has a richly expressive mezzo voice and sang with great feeling and beautiful tone throughout the evening. Her German diction was also impeccable."
(Celebrating Bach Festival - East Cornwall Bach Choir - Bach Cantatas) (24th March 2018)
Jonathan Lewsey, Director and Opera Singer
"Duo Palatino's concert at the Flavel Arts Centre took us far from Dartmouth. From English Lute song to Italian opera and then via German lieder and the Carmen Habanera, we finally arrived at a collection of musical numbers which had the audience tapping along and then listening spellbound to the closing rendition of Gershwin's Summertime. Sophie Kidwell's voice adapts and colours convincingly in all languages and styles, equally at home within pathos, contemplation and sheer joy. So sympathetically accompanied by David Cotter's accomplished guitar playing; here is an ensemble to watch out for."
(Duo Palatino Concert as Young Artists at the Flavel Arts Centre Dartmouth) (15th September 2017)
Helen Deakin, Pianist, Clarinettist, ABRSM Examiner and Adjudicator
"The debut recital by Sophie Kidwell (mezzo) and David Cotter (guitar) drew a full house at Ford Park Chapel on 15th April. Deservedly. Both artists are personable and communicate well with the audience and each other. Their programme – A Musical Trip Around The World – was varied in mood as well as geography. Sophie has a big operatic voice with power throughout the range. Her words are clear. She gave us Lieder, lute songs, operatic arias and solos from stage and screen. David has a nimble technique applied to a variety of styles. He accompanies with sensitivity to the phrasing of the singer. His solos included some jazz. Both offered informative introductions with some good stories to boot. A duo to watch."
(Duo Palatino Concert) (16th April 2017)
Clive Jenkins, Composer and Pianist
...it was such a privilege to be with you last evening...we were enchanted by the versatility of you both and the imaginative programme...you are a most talented duo...
(Duo Palatino Concert) (16th April 2017)
Clare Thomas, Plympton Rotary Club - President
...it was a real pleasure to be there and to be treated to such a delightful programme...looking forward to next year...
(Duo Palatino Concert) (16th April 2017)
Mercedes Sarabia
...congratulations to David and Sophie on their debut concert...a beautiful evening...
(Duo Palatino Concert) (16th April 2017)
Margaret Bowhay, Pianist
...Dowland’s Flow My Tears was a hit across Europe, and has remained so with musicians of every style; Sophie Kidwell and William Ford, with guitarist David Cotter gave it a serenely understated performance...
Jane Shuttleworth (Concert of Lute Songs with Dame Emma Kirkby) (28th January 2015)
Music in Durham
