Some comments...
EMAIL AFTER THE CONCERT ON DECEMBER 11th 2021
Hello Catherine and Kate
Thank you for a lovely escape into a different world this afternoon. Such a good partnership.
You made the cello sing and dance as well as be so mournful!
Whilst Kate’s piano playing is so full of emotion too. Beautiful!
We look forward to your next concert.
Have a Merry Christmas.
Bye Jan, Nick and Jacqui
"Catherine Wilmers is a strong and communicative player who looks as though she enjoys being on the platform" - The Guardian
The recording company, ASV, about Catherine's "Cello Century" CD: "An ASV coup - a cello cornucopia of remarkable music all written by British women composers between 1894 and 1994, every piece a world premiere. We owe their resurrection to the extensive researches of that splendid British cellist, Catherine Wilmers, here making her solo recording debut."
"This is an enterprising programme; Wilmers is a sympathetic and attentive guide." - International Record Review
'Mademoiselle est une jeune artiste très bien donnée.' Andre Navarra, 1975
"She proved herself a serious and dedicated musician and a very talented 'cellist", Derek Simpson 1974
The Strad, September 1974 'The most outstanding cellists were Peter Hunt and Catherine Wilmers because they seemed free to associate themselves in depth with the works presented on their programmes, both musically and technically.' Milly Stanfield (Recital Diplomas, Royal Academy of Music)
'It has been my privilege to hear Miss Catherine Wilmers at a number of occasions when her outstanding performances singled her out as a cellist of impeccable technique and intonation, beautiful, rich tone production and excellent, most musicianly phrasing. Miss wilmers is a complete professional , whom i have no hesitation in recommending as soloist, chamber music player or leading cellist' Karel Horitz, 1978, formerly Principal cellist Royal Phiharmonic, co-principal cellist Royal Opera House orchestra.
After Catherine provided solo cello interludes at a funeral (February 2011) a family member said "You were absolutely brilliant. You did a fabulous job, it could not have been better - beautifully performed and well-chosen works."
From a teacher at a school for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, after a "Magic Carpet" concert: "To get such enthusiastic attention from a whole EBD school is extremely impressive" ... "John was mesmerised - I've never seem him sit still for an hour before"... "All the children were really engaged; normally we don't get to enjoy things as we are looking out for badly behaved children".
After a chamber music concert: "Many, many thanks for a superb concert once again - better than ever."
After a cello and piano recital with Ilga Pitkevica: "I have been meaning to write you a fan letter ... it was super and the people I brought with me were bowled over likewise. As ever it was a great programme and of course the playing was superb. What a lovely setting Howgills is, too." 2011
"A very heartfelt thank you to yourself and the others in the trio for such a lovely performance on the occasion of my mother's 80th birthday at The Priory in Hitchin"
After a concert of music by women composers: "People really enjoyed the concert at the Open University; it is so stimulating to hear a programme of music with a different slant, and not by well-known composers."
Hello Catherine and Kate
Thank you for a lovely escape into a different world this afternoon. Such a good partnership.
You made the cello sing and dance as well as be so mournful!
Whilst Kate’s piano playing is so full of emotion too. Beautiful!
We look forward to your next concert.
Have a Merry Christmas.
Bye Jan, Nick and Jacqui
"Catherine Wilmers is a strong and communicative player who looks as though she enjoys being on the platform" - The Guardian
The recording company, ASV, about Catherine's "Cello Century" CD: "An ASV coup - a cello cornucopia of remarkable music all written by British women composers between 1894 and 1994, every piece a world premiere. We owe their resurrection to the extensive researches of that splendid British cellist, Catherine Wilmers, here making her solo recording debut."
"This is an enterprising programme; Wilmers is a sympathetic and attentive guide." - International Record Review
'Mademoiselle est une jeune artiste très bien donnée.' Andre Navarra, 1975
"She proved herself a serious and dedicated musician and a very talented 'cellist", Derek Simpson 1974
The Strad, September 1974 'The most outstanding cellists were Peter Hunt and Catherine Wilmers because they seemed free to associate themselves in depth with the works presented on their programmes, both musically and technically.' Milly Stanfield (Recital Diplomas, Royal Academy of Music)
'It has been my privilege to hear Miss Catherine Wilmers at a number of occasions when her outstanding performances singled her out as a cellist of impeccable technique and intonation, beautiful, rich tone production and excellent, most musicianly phrasing. Miss wilmers is a complete professional , whom i have no hesitation in recommending as soloist, chamber music player or leading cellist' Karel Horitz, 1978, formerly Principal cellist Royal Phiharmonic, co-principal cellist Royal Opera House orchestra.
After Catherine provided solo cello interludes at a funeral (February 2011) a family member said "You were absolutely brilliant. You did a fabulous job, it could not have been better - beautifully performed and well-chosen works."
From a teacher at a school for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, after a "Magic Carpet" concert: "To get such enthusiastic attention from a whole EBD school is extremely impressive" ... "John was mesmerised - I've never seem him sit still for an hour before"... "All the children were really engaged; normally we don't get to enjoy things as we are looking out for badly behaved children".
After a chamber music concert: "Many, many thanks for a superb concert once again - better than ever."
After a cello and piano recital with Ilga Pitkevica: "I have been meaning to write you a fan letter ... it was super and the people I brought with me were bowled over likewise. As ever it was a great programme and of course the playing was superb. What a lovely setting Howgills is, too." 2011
"A very heartfelt thank you to yourself and the others in the trio for such a lovely performance on the occasion of my mother's 80th birthday at The Priory in Hitchin"
After a concert of music by women composers: "People really enjoyed the concert at the Open University; it is so stimulating to hear a programme of music with a different slant, and not by well-known composers."