Reviews

"The concert that the Lexington Guitar Trio played Saturday evening in the cozy John Waldron Arts Center Rose Firebay offered proof that the three know how to play and play together, very well, indeed."

--Peter Jacobi-Bloomington Herald Times, Bloomington, Indiana

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"The Lexington Guitar Trio is astonishing. Their recording has all the things I want; interesting repertoire, great musicianship, flawless performances, wit, verve, and pluck. They make three guitars sound at once like one instrument and a full orchestra. They play with technical mastery and musical sensitivity, and their recording has been a source of great musical enjoyment for me and anyone with whom I have shared it."

--Bryan Johanson

"All too often I have found myself turned off from an otherwise good intentioned disc that attempts a cursory glance at the cultural diversity of guitar music. I am therefore pleased to report that this recent release by the Lexington Guitar Trio suffers not from the ludic wanderings found in other such recordings. Rather, this ensemble appears to have carefully compiled and researched their selections. An indisputable highlight is the "Sakura Safari" by Bryan Johanson which is a truly epic rendition of this well known Japanese melody. The most striking quality of this CD however, is the absolute joy that it projects. There is no moment in this recording in which this listener was not convinced of this trio's dedication to these works and their performance."

--Timothy Smith, Minor 7th (Online acoustic guitar magazine)

"This award-winning classical guitar ensemble presents music from the early 20th Century through the early 21st Century by American, European, and Latin American composers in this sophisticated 13-track album. The perfect combination of refined skill, precise delivery and exceptional expression and emotion, it's no surprise why they stand out in their genre. With the closely intertwined and yet independent voices of three guitars, this trio delivers a complementary mix of compositional styles from Astor Piazzolla to local Portland composer, Bryan Johanson; everything from mind-boggling, contemporary classical technique to standard classical repertoire."

--CD Baby

"Inventive. Of particular interest is the music of Bryan Johanson. Two unpublished works which exude excitement and energy and showcases the LGT in one of their best lights on this programme."

--Steve Marsh, Classical Guitar Magazine, August 2004

"This Recording is a solid debut for the Lexington Guitar Trio."

--James Reid, Soundboard Magazine

"The Trio's performance showed a high degree of both individual and ensemble skill. Your pianissimos were perfectly balanced and your musicality consistently professional. Each member's love for this music was clearly evident-it is always a pleasure to work with musicians whose hearts are in the right place!"

--Jim McCutcheon, Dayton Guitar Society

"A world-class performance given by first-rate musicians..."

--Dan Boring, University of Louisville

"The Lexington Guitar Trio put on a fantastic concert. Their program was not only full of color and technical mastery, it also gave the trio the chance to show off their deep musical understanding and subtle ensemble skills. It was a true treat for all lovers of chamber music."

--Christopher Wilke, Northern Kentucky University