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MusicWeb International review: Piano Sonatas Vol. 1
April 02, 2019
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Bernard Roberts' playing is excellent throughout especially in the way that he can articulate the differing passages and intensities within a single movement... I found this disc to be rewarding and a fine addition to my growing catalogue of Stephen Dodgson discs... These works have for far too long been hidden in the shadows of his works for guitar... A worthy investment for anyone interested in twentieth century piano music in general and the music of Stephen Dodgson in particular.
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Reissue of Dodgson Piano Sonatas (Vols. 1 & 2)
April 02, 2019
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Announcing the reissue of Stephen Dodgson's Piano Sonatas Vols. 1 and 2, recorded by the late Bernard Roberts in close collaboration with the composer.
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New recording released: Music for winds
March 01, 2019
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Announcing the release today of the first instalment of the Toccata recordings of Stephen Dodgson's music for winds, performed by the Magnard Ensemble. Much of the repertoire brings his sense of fun to the fore, often through rhythmic mischief or an insouciance that recalls Poulenc, but it also has that particularly English strain of lyricism that suggests the impermanence of beauty.
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Classical Source review: Harp and guitar chamber music
January 03, 2019
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Solway Suite once again demonstrates Dodgson’s impeccable credentials for creating haunting melody, pastel colours and agreeable illustration, and for varying moods... Given the top-notch gallery of players, it is only necessary to relate the excellence of the performances, individually impressive and with meaningful interaction, and the recording captures every sound and nuance.
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Guitarist Raymond Burley: Reflections on Concerto No. 1
December 04, 2018
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"Stephen's Concerto No.1 is modern but very appealing – melodic without being ingratiating. The orchestral writing is beautiful but still allows the guitar to cut through. Much as I like the concertos by Rodrigo et al, I find Stephen's work more interesting and concise. I was itching to play it."
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Gramophone review: String trios; harp and guitar chamber music
December 03, 2018
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These two discs comprise over two and a half hours of Stephen Dodgson’s strongly crafted music, beautifully played... Both discs are an absolute joy, the performances little short of ideal, perfect in intonation and ensemble, lively and delicate as required.
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Touring Dormi Jesu in North America – The Marian Consort
November 26, 2018
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On a personal note, I absolutely love Stephen's Dormi Jesu, and it works so well in this programme – it's a wonderful moment when, at the end of the unconducted trio which has them absolutely mesmerised, you can hear the audience's audible exhalation and you realise they've been holding their breath in wonder!
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October 23, 2018
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This disc is a valuable addition to the composer’s growing discography and one that should be snapped up by all devotees of Dodgson’s and twentieth century English music alike.
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Gapplegate Classical Modern Music Review: String trios
October 23, 2018
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Those who gravitate to the serious chamber intimacies of the Modern-Tonal yet expect there to be a consistently intricate edge and would like another twist to a kind of Neo-Classical outlook, seek no further.
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7:30 pm CANCELLED Septet Variations – Ka... @ Church Stretton Arts Festival, Shropshire
CANCELLED Septet Variations – Ka... @ Church Stretton Arts Festival, Shropshire 
Jul 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Karolos open the Church Stretton Arts Festival with a performance of Stephen Dodgson’s Septet Variations alongside Ravel’s Introduction & Allegro and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet. Karolos brings together internationally-acclaimed soloists in a unique chamber music group. The ensemble is committed to seeking out new repertoire, as well as performing works from the canon. The group has embarked upon a series of performances and recordings of Stephen Dodgson’s chamber music which have received rave reviews including 5 stars and Editor’s Choice in Classical Source. Programme Dodgson – Septet Variations Ravel – Introduction & Allegro Mozart – Clarinet Quintet Performers Harriet McKenzie (violin) Eulalie Charland (violin) Sarah-Jane Bradley (viola) Graham Walker[...]
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7:30 pm Piano Quintet – Emma Abbate & th... @ Sevenoaks Music Club
Piano Quintet – Emma Abbate & th... @ Sevenoaks Music Club 
Jan 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Pianist Emma Abbate and the Tippett Quartet pair Stephen Dodgson’s Piano Quintet No. 1 with Schumann’s piano quintet in an evening concert for the Sevenoaks Music Club. Programme Mendelssohn: String quartet in E flat op. 12 Dodgson: Quintet no. 1 in C Schumann: Quintet in E flat op. 44
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7:30 pm Piano Quintet No. 1 – Emma Abbat... @ Whitstable Music Society
Piano Quintet No. 1 – Emma Abbat... @ Whitstable Music Society
Feb 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Pianist Emma Abbate and the Tippett Quartet pair Stephen Dodgson’s Piano Quintet No. 1 with Schumann’s piano quintet in an evening concert for the Whitstable Music Society. Programme Mendelssohn: String quartet in E flat op. 12 Dodgson: Quintet no. 1 in C Schumann: Quintet in E flat op. 44
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2021
8:00 pm Piano Quintet No. 2 – Emma Abbat... @ Holmes Chapel Music Society, Cheshire
Piano Quintet No. 2 – Emma Abbat... @ Holmes Chapel Music Society, Cheshire 
Mar 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Pianist Emma Abbate and the Tippett Quartet reunite to perform a concert of quartets and quintets including Stephen Dodgson’s Piano Quintet No. 2 for the Holmes Chapel Music Society. This is a special occasion as this work was originally commissioned by the society. The Tippett Quartet and Abbate went on to record it together in 2017 and now they are bringing it back to its birthplace. Programme Haydn String quartet in B minor op. 33 no. 1 Dodgson Piano Quintet No. 2 (HCMS commission) Puccini Crisantemi Schumann Piano quintet
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7:30 pm Piano Quintet No. 2 – Emma Abbat... @ Barber Institute, Birmingham
Piano Quintet No. 2 – Emma Abbat... @ Barber Institute, Birmingham
Mar 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Pianist Emma Abbate and the Tippett Quartet reunite to perform a concert of quartets and quintets including Stephen Dodgson’s Piano Quintet No. 2 at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. Programme Haydn String quartet in B minor op. 33 no. 1 Dodgson Piano Quintet No. 2 (HCMS commission) Puccini Crisantemi Schumann Piano quintet
