Sample Press Reviews
"His programme was large and varied...but it got even better in the final Rachmaninov work, which was supremely impressive. The sonority and thick chordal texture was given its due weight and the driving energy with which it alternated was quite astonishing, demanding both power and agility from the pianist. Christopher Langdown supplied both."
West Briton
"Mr Langdown's brilliant, flowing technique made a big impression. He played throughout with sensitivity and finesse, bringing a real sense of poetry to his performance."
Gloucester Echo
"A recital of note-worthy calibre ... skill and musicality were again married to provide a fine interpretation characterised by attention to mood, rhythmic interest, perfect pedalling and, once again, impeccable articulation enhanced by stylish, tonal shading. This final feature seems to be Langdown's hallmark, a feature that contributes to the interest of his interpretations. Langdown revealed admirable stamina...furthermore he confirmed his accomplishments through fine pianism and technical wizardry combined with a deep understanding of the subtleties presented by the score. The Romantic in Langdown was highlighted in the encore - his own composition called Resurrection that permits a display of brilliant technique together with musical sensitivity. Langdown's performance was a noteworthy one...he played to a highly appreciative audience that would definitely welcome the pianist again in the future."
The Sunday Times, Malta
"He played with unerring skill, creating a veritable tour de force. A truly memorable concert of piano music."
North Devon Journal
"His demanding and exciting programme...reflected the lyricism, the dramatic intensity and intellectual rigor that music for the piano can encompass. His performance was one of great concentration, with an impressive technical competence and with a moving sensitivity to the qualities of tone and colour."
Bude & Stratton Post
"A strong performance built on a rigorous technique...a polished soloist."
Birmingham Post
"It is a testament to Langdown's musicianship that he could blend so flawlessly with a quartet who have been playing together since 1976. The piano playing was full of musical insight." (Christopher Langdown with Martinu Quartet)
Sutton Coldfield News
"This was an outstanding recital, greatly enjoyed and acclaimed by a delighted audience."
Bude & Stratton Post
"Langdown was master of the occasion at all times, dedicating himself completely...the soloist brought out the required technical and expressive line that his imagination urged him to portray."
Diario de Mallorca
