Reviews

“The opening pages for solo bassoon handing over to solo clarinet held the audience in the palm of the orchestra’s hand.”

“The concert was a triumph for all – and not least for the audience, who are indeed fortunate to have such tremendous talent on their very doorstep.”

“Vitality and ambition are hard-wired into these Todmorden concerts.”

“Todmorden Orchestra and Nicholas Concannon Hodges again delivered a demanding and well balanced programme in Todmorden’s magnificent Grade I-listed Town Hall.”

“The orchestra has successfully pushed the bounds of musical achievement in the region, and we should beat a path to each concert.”

“Perhaps the most Mozartian of all here was the playing of the woodwind section, which shaped their short, delicate phrases with grace.”

“…the Tod trumpets rang out once again in raw, starry and straight-talking confidence.”

“This persistent driving forward of standards has paid dividends.”

“Todmorden Orchestra is in excellent health under the baton and expert guidance of Nicholas Concannon Hodges… Here’s to the next 100 years!”

“This concert must be one of the most defining events in the history of Todmorden Orchestra: now a powerhouse of regionally-based, voluntary music-making.”