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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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MusicWeb International review: String trios
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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The Strad review: String trios
October 09, 2018
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Astringent, lyrical 20th-century English music well worth discovering.
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Sunday Times review: String trios
September 30, 2018
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A vivid production with works of notable vigour and sinewy craftsmanship.
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New recording released: Harp and guitar chamber music
September 05, 2018
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Announcing the release of a new recording of harp and guitar chamber music performed by the eminent UK ensemble Karolos.
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British Music Society review: String trios
September 02, 2018
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Dodgson's later work is long-breathed and convincingly explores material, ending in a poignant and moving epilogue. The earlier work is strikingly avuncular and athletic, with an expressive near-ten-minute hymnal slow movement that includes repeated syncopations. This, and the nonchalant, almost whimsical end of the work makes it a most listenable piece. Dodgson’s control of structural integrity in the Partita for solo cello is powerful and impressive.
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British Music Society review: Music for oboe
September 02, 2018
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The vocal parts are on the atonal scale but accomplished brilliantly by Robyn Allegra Parton. The oboe and piano accompaniments, more atmospheric than atonal in their impact, add a marvellous patina of colour to the pictures painted by the words. The effect in voice and instruments is magical. The Sonata for Oboe and Piano brings invigorating freshness. With fine performances by James Turnbull and Libby Burgess.
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Lucy Melvin’s reflections on Idyll
September 01, 2018
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It was a joy to get to know Stephen's piece Idyll, during the recent Chamber Players week. The music was delicate, with a continuous gentle pulse like a heartbeat throughout... The solo violin line soared above, with some gorgeous dissonances in the inner parts... The piece was beautiful, and just perfect for the pupils on the course.
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2:30 pm Evva Mizerska and Jiva Housden –... @ Harwich Festival
Evva Mizerska and Jiva Housden –... @ Harwich Festival 
Oct 2 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Cellist Evva Mizerska and guitarist Jiva Housden perform an afternoon recital at the Harwich Festival featuring Stephen Dodgson’s Duo for Cello and Guitar alongside works by Boccherini, de Falla and Burgmüller. Both are intimately well versed in Dodgson’s musical language: Mizerska previously recorded his complete cello and piano works with Emma Abbate while Housden forms part of the Mēla Quartet who recently recorded a rich variety of his guitar chamber works.
