Sold-Out Concerts and Standing Ovations Across the U.S. and Europe!
Collaboraion with Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor { Download a PDF of quotes and photos }
Madrid Royal Theatre - Sold Out
“A standing ovation, as rarely happens at the Royal Theatre. Apollo's Fire [played] dazzling variations on the trio sonata "La Follia". These musicians rejuvenated the baroque for us with the spirit of jazz, and the joy of playing together.... Sorrell conducted from the harpsichord with great precision, sensitivity and femininity. The concert was impeccable and the Royal Theatre was full to overflowing. One of those evenings that leaves you wanting more.”
{ Read the full review in EL PAÍS }(the leading national newspaper of Spain)
Boston Early Music Festival - Sold Out
“Easily one of the most enjoyable concerts of the season.... Part of the evening’s success flowed from the sense of artistic collaboration, as Apollo’s Fire here was far more than a backup band. The group pulled out Sorrell’s arrangement of Vivaldi’s “La Follia’’ trio sonata, uncorking it like a Baroque party piece, dashed off from memory. These excellent young musicians take a highly gestural approach to phrasing and bring across their music with an exuberant physicality, like wind through a forest.”
{ Read the full review in THE BOSTON GLOBE }
UCLA, Los Angeles
“A thrilling program. An enthusiastic audience called the singer and the ensemble back for three encores, each exquisitely rendered with sold-out performances.”
{ Read the full review in the LOS ANGELES TIMES. }
Triumphant Opening Night at Duke University,
with 4 Standing Ovations and 3 Encores
“Easily the most highly regarded baroque orchestra in the United States...”
{ Read the article from Duke University's blog. }
“Apollo's Fire, the baroque orchestra that Sorrell has made one of the finest in the world.... This was the first joint appearance of the singer and this orchestra, but it cannot be the last...”
{ Read the full review in CLASSIC VOICE OF NORTH CAROLINA. }
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