A new review for Das Wohltemperierte Klavier by Andrew Benson Wilson. The review can be found here.
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BBC Music Magazine Review
The Well-tempered Clavier, Book 1 Steven Devine (harpsichord) Resonus RES10239 (hybrid CD/SACD) 111:19 mins (2 discs) Harpsichordist Steven Devine enters a fiercely competitive field in tackling one of the most frequently played and recorded warhorses of the keyboard repertoire. Nonetheless, to the endless possibilities of Bach’s preludes and fugues, he brings many insights. Notable is […]
Gramophone Review
“Devine’s readings are flowing and logical, with variety brought to the entire set first and foremost by his extraordinarily sensitive articulation. In the more toccata-like preludes, his subtly applied tenuto touch keeps things crisp and moving, without monotony. His acute sense of the singing line clarifies even the most complex textures. “ https://www.gramophone.co.uk/review/js-bach-das-wohltemperirte-clavier-book-1-devine
Coming Soon…
The first recording of Francesco Fiore’s “Concerto Ostinato” for harpsichord and orchestra on the Zefir Records label. Watch this space!
“Directing a performance full of vigour and forward movement”
The Church Times has reviewed Steven’s debut with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Read the full review here.
Review of Weymouth Concert
Steven Devine and Kate Semmens stood in at short notice for indisposed colleagues and presented their programme of music from the Anna Magdalena Bach notebooks. ” a delightful afternoon of fine music, beautifully presented. “ Read the review here…
Another review for WTC1
ClassicalEar has written a great review for Steven’s new release on the Resonus label. ” Thoughtful and measured, poetic and precise, Steven Devine takes a measured but crisply fluid approach that imbues this much recorded music with a pleasing immediacy. ” Read the rest of the review here.
Steven makes BBCNOW debut
Stepping in at very short notice, Steven will make his BBC National Orchestra of Wales debut at the Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff on Thursday 18 April at 7.30pm. He will conduct Bach’s Easter Oratorio with soloists Anna Dennis, William Towers, Nick Pritchard and William Dazeley, alongside the BBC National Chorus of Wales. This concert will be […]
First review for Bach
Planet Hugill has reviewed Steven’s new recording of Bach’s Das Wohltemperierte Klavier very favourably: The harpsichord is beautifully captured, with a fine resonance and good core sound to the note and none of the pecking which can beset harpsichord recordings. He clearly revels in the various keys and allows them to colour his performances, and […]
The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1 released
Steven’s latest release on the Resonus Classics label is available for pre-order from Amazon etc. Release date is 29 March 2019 and will be physical CDs (2 disc set) and download. From the release: ” Following on from his acclaimed recording of Jean-Philippe Rameaus complete solo keyboard works (RES10214), harpsichordist Steven Devine returns to Resonus […]