What others have said about them

Reviews

'I found all three musicians extraordinary, both technically and musically. Each of the three young soloists show superb abilities. It is wonderful that such musicians of the present generation play their instruments with exquisite tone, expression and honesty. Their performances are like a breath of fresh air...'

Professor Peter Feuchtwanger, Piano Pedagogue and Composer.

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‘thank you very much indeed for the excellent musical contribution at our recent Holocaust memorial Day Event. Numerous attendees commented on the quality of the music played and the fact that it enhanced considerably the meaning and significance of the event. I would therefore reiterate our thanks and do hope that you would be willing to participate in any future event we might hold.’

Judy Ruff, Adviser to SACRE, Bedfordshire County Council, in a thank you letter following the Goldman Ensemble’s participation at a Holocaust Memorial Day Service, February 2007

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'Variety continues in the Tuesday lunchtime concerts in Winchester Cathedral, providing a restful 45 minutes for an encouraging number of people.

The most recent, on September 6, was given by the talented trio of Gavriella Goldman (horn), Ortal Goldman (violin) and Amit Dolberg (piano) - who were all born in Israel between 1978 and 1984 and received much of their training there.

Their challenging programme comprised the Trio in E flat Major, Opus 40. of Brahms. It's a work not often heard but one of considerable interest for its unusual instrumental combination and the fact that the first movement is not in sonata form. Composed in 1865, the year of his mother's death, there are moments in both first and third movements that reveal the sorrow that the event caused him.

The work opens with violin and piano in decidedly sombre mood but there were expressive contrasts between the alternating Andante and poco piu animato passages. In the following Scherzo (Allegro) the compelling drive and prominence of the horn during the outer sections reminded one of a hunting scene and were off set by the much slower middle section.

After the sad and deeply-felt Adagio Mesto, with long sustained phrases, high spirits return in a robust and exacting finale. This was a thoroughly committed performance in which the prevailing acoustic added generous mellifluence to the horn parts and increased sonority to the ample tone of the piano, played with the lid on full stick.'

Eric and Joan Wood, Hampshire Chronicle, Friday 16 September 2005.

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'Performances full of imagination, daring, and confidence'

Michael Slatkin, Associate Principal Horn, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.

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'Superb concert'

Arnold Jarman, Winchester Cathedral.

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'I await the next CD of the Members of the Goldman Ensemble with bated breath. . .The horn-player has a most exquisite tone, beautiful fluidity and phrasing which belies her age. The cellist's playing is sonorous and reaches deep into the soul. Her playing moved my emotions so that I wept with joy when I first listened to the CD. She is a true purist in her interpretations. And the violinist, so young, is gypsy-music personified! Her playing is powerful and passionate. I look forward to hearing her play Russian music soon!'

Mrs. K. Winley, Pianist, Australia.

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‘[I] have always been impressed by her innate musicality and ability to communicate with an audience with this most notorious of instruments. She has a beautiful clear tone and a formidable technique.’

Elizabeth Connell, Opera Singer, about Gavriella Goldman.

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'[I] was impressed by her application and technique . . . Gavriella is well able to maintain a good projection as a soloist and her performances are thoughtful and well-shaped.'

Roger Montgomery, Horn Player, Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Professor, Trinity College of Music, about Gavriella Goldman.

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‘. . . a first class musician and a highly proficient performer.’

Yehezkel Braun, Composer and Professor Emeritus, Tel-Aviv University, about Gavriella Goldman.

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‘She has an extraordinary ability to sing on her horn, with fantastic control of air, and a full, rich, mature, colourful tone that simply glows in the pianissimo range but is never harsh or brassy in the fortissimo range.’

Michael Slatkin, Associate Principal Horn, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, about Gavriella Goldman.

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‘. . . a fine horn player with a beautiful tone . . . a talented musician.’

Mordechai Rechtman, Principal Bassoonist, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra 1946-1991, Professor of Music, Rubin Academy, Tel Aviv University, about Gavriella Goldman.

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‘Tirzah is a fine cellist who is totally at one with her instrument. Her technique is easy and flowing but has an intensity of passion when required. She is able to produce many colours and moods on her chosen instrument. Her playing always reflects the mood of the music perfectly.’

Judith Dobbie, Cellist, about Tirzah Goldman.

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‘Ortal plays the violin in a manner which is reminiscent of masters such as Heifetz, Menuhin and Zuckerman. She adds her own personality to an instrument which is played by many but mastered by few. She is a young master of her instrument. Her performances are always exciting and vibrant.’

Eliyahu Shulman, Concert Master, Israel Chamber Orchestra, about Ortal Goldman.