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“On February
21st, 2010, the members of Trinity and guests from the Spring [Texas]
community were witness to the splendor of time tested quality piano
literature which, in Dr. Laverty’s hands, was played with great style
and feeling....Beginning with the Busoni arranged Toccata and Fugue in
D minor and ending with two of Chopin’s Ballades, the entire evening
was inspiring and thought provoking…Beyond the technical demands, he
brought a passion to the works through his emotional styles…each of us
in attendance were blessed by both performer and composer…”
William R. Brusick, D.M. Minister of Music
Trinity Lutheran Church, Klein, Texas
"Dr. Laverty’s performance of
the music of J.S. Bach, Mozart and Chopin was of the highest level,
which moved his audience to heart-felt applause and a standing
ovation. We consider the evening a great success!"
Pastor Paul Becker,
Concordia Lutheran Church
Kingsport, Tennessee
November 2010
"Thank you so much for your great
performance. Everyone who attended was extremely pleased and I think
everyone was uplifted and encouraged by your beautiful music. Thank you
once again for playing the classics!"
Flavia Everman,
Executive Director,
Warren County Fine Arts Council
"Many
thanks
for the fine piano recital which you played for us at the
Cathedral. The
programming of an all Mozart recital at that time was inspirational and
was
greatly enjoyed by a most enthusiastic audience. Your
excellent playing
was reflective of a well-seasoned teacher and performer. And
how
satisfying it was to hear some of the lesser known Mozart
literature. You
brought much pride to our Shepley Program of Music and Art in our 27th
season."
William Partridge,
Canon Precentor
Christ Church
Cathedral,
St.
Louis,
Missouri
"Mr.
Laverty's
performance demonstrated full breadth of emotion..
He skillfully illuminated the expansive harmonic and
melodic
richness in the Brahms 1st Piano concerto."
David
Lowell Peek
Music Director &
Conductor,
Town and Country Symphony
"To hear a recital
dedicated to Bach's piano works is not so common. So we at
Trinity were
delighted to have this experience through the talents of Mark
Laverty.
His passion for sharing the piano works of Bach was very evident, and
his
skilled playing by memory was a thrill to both hear and watch."
Rod
Riese
Minister of Music
Trinity Lutheran Church
Wausau, Wisconsin
"Dr.
Laverty is a dynamic,
exciting performer - sure to hold everyone's interest!
He
makes a grand piano sing!
Dr.
Laverty plays Bach in a
fresh, inviting fashion. His performance was exhilarating!"
Al
Loesel, Music Director
Immanuel
Lutheran Church
St.
Charles, MO
"Mark Laverty is an accomplished pianist with a fine repertoire of Bach
music.
He
brings a great deal of
warmth and personality to his performances.
His
concert was thoroughly
enjoyed in Cambridge."
Rev.
Reg Quirk, Chairman
Evangelical
Lutheran Church of
England
Cambridge,
England
"Mark Laverty is totally devoted to real piano performance.
At
the grand piano, his emotional investment is clearly evident."
Rev.
Jonathan Naumann
Redeemer
Lutheran Church
Oakmont,
Pennsylvania
"Our congregation is ever appreciative of the wonderful piano concerts
Mark Laverty has so generously given here in recent years in his visits
to the United Kingdom. Of his first concert here [2001], with
an
all Bach programme, comments were made like, "He was
wonderful…never heard such music…he made our
piano
talk."…. Then, as we pleaded him to return, we were treated
in
this year's (2004) tour in June to another varied programme: of Mozart
in the first half and his accompanying a very talented soprano, with
popular and Welsh music in the second half. We are hopeful
for
another visit before not too very long - we'll be here to be delighted
by him."
Rev.
R. Graham Jenks
St.
David Evangelical Lutheran
Church
Cardiff,
Wales, United Kingdom
"Dr. Mark Laverty is a pianist worth watching as he develops.
With several international tours behind him he is learning to speak
musically to a wide variety of different audiences and to widen his
repertoire. His musical goals are evolving and future results
could be fascinating."
Dr.
Ruth Slenczynska
Concert
Pianist
New
York, New York
"Dr.
Laverty's Bach recital at
our church was stupendous….elegant playing of the first
order."
Shawn
P. Portell
Director
of Music
Ministries/Organist
Webster
Groves Presbyterian
Church
St.
Louis, Missouri
"Upon
invitation in 2003,
Pianist Mark Laverty performed in recital in Salzburg,
Austria.
His methodically thought out program, which featured compositions by
J.S. Bach, included popular works such as the Italian Concerto, G Major
French Suite, C Major Prelude and Fugue and he ended the program with a
very sensitive interpretation of Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring.
Like
Bach, Dr. Laverty is of Lutheran background. Combined with
his
profession of being an organist for the Lutheran Church, Mark has
developed a profound affinity for Bach's music that has benefited him
in developing a unique style of interpreting the music. His
audience gave him appreciative recognition for his presentation."
Prof.
Stan Ford
Mozarteum
Salzburg,
Austria
"Mark
Laverty's performance was
exciting and brought the music of J. S. Bach back to life.
His
technique is amazing with wonderful phrasing. A memorable
afternoon concert."
Cheryl
Purcell, Director of Music
Faith
United Methodist Church
St.
Charles, Missouri
"Mark
is an exceptional
pianist…and was very well received by our
audience…
His repertoire was outstanding and he took great care in presenting his
work.
We
look forward to working with
Dr. Laverty again in the near future and highly recommend him for any
presenter that he may be collaborating with."
Stacey
A. Morse, Executive
Director
Chesterfield
Arts
Chesterfield,
Missouri
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