PRESS
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“This is the third performance I’ve heard of Radames Gnattali’s sonata for guitar and cello. I reviewed an all-Gnattali disc (J/F 2011) by Marc Regnier and cellist Natalia Khoma on Dorian. That remains my favorite performance…”
AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE
“Regnier clearly loves this music and presents an excellent performance. His partners are all masterly, their performances perfectly integrated. Above all, he has command of Gnattali’s voice, both the classical roots and the Brazilian folk and popular influences. We are indebted to him for bringing this music to a wider public.”
AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE
“Demonstrated sure technique, variety in tone, and lively musical intelligence.”
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
“Considering his mastery of the instrument…did not exploit technical bravura for the sake of display. Lived up to his billing as a virtuoso, amazing display of the guitar’s many tone colours.”
NORTHERN LIFESTYLE – Canada
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“Among solo guitarists now playing on touring circuits and on record, Regnier distinguishes himself as perhaps the most sensitively attuned to small details. He is able to change mood, rhythmic direction with a minimum of sound, but with a maximum of intensity”
THE POST AND COURIER – Charleston SC
“Sensitive interpretation…master of subtlety and delicacy…amazingly diverse pallet of tonal color…expressive lyricism…relaxed, comfortable air and effortless grace.”
THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
“In 1985, Parkening and Rey de la Torre predicted a golden musical career for Mr. Regnier. Regnier’s memorable concert April 9th was a wonderful fulfillment of those grand expectations. Regnier’s trademark, in my opinion is his impressive interpretations of dance pieces…an education of how these should be played.”
IN TUNE AZ
“Regnier has a wonderful smoothness in his style…significant dexterity, delicacy and control.”
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
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“Definitely a guitarist to look forward to hearing in concert…technique sure…strong sound…plenty of forward movement, yet time for the music to breathe.”
GUITAR INTERNATIONAL
“The rich gliding apoyando and the occasional dramatic pause with molto vibrato could at times be mistaken for the work of the Maestro himself. (Segovia) Regnier has the technical skill needed to carry out his interpretation convincingly.”
CLASSICAL GUITAR
“Sensitivity, intelligence…full, sweet, dark sound, especially appealing in lyric passages. Innate lyricism and rhythmic nuance.”
GUITAR REVIEW
“Classical guitarist proves master of his instrument.”
THE EVENING POST – Charleston SC
“Marc Regnier is one of the most promising young virtuosos of the classical guitar today.”
CHRISTOPHER PARKENING
“Refreshing expression and musicality…solid technique and musicianship. Regnier sensitively realizes each phrase’s dynamics and articulations.”
GUITAR PLAYER
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“Of all the young guitarists I have heard in recent years, Marc Regnier is by far the most brilliant performer, the most serious of musicians and the most dedicated to his chosen profession. He represents the best of the classical Spanish tradition…”
JOAQUIN NIN-CULMELL
(composer, former student of Manuel de Falla)
“Marc Regnier, whose debut album is about as pleasurable an affair as any first recording since the advent of Manuel Barrueco.”
SOUNDBOARD
“Rarely have the repertoire and the skills of a particular artist been combined as effectively…In summary, Regnier is technically on par with the best in this repertoire and in terms of his hard-to-quantify musicianship, outstanding…a significant recording on all counts.”
FANFARE
“Regnier bounces jovially, allowing the music’s inherent charm to gush forth.”
AMERICAN RECORD GUIDE
“He (Marc Regnier) has a great talent, technically almost perfect…”
DR. ANDREAS HOLSCHNEIDER
(Former President of Deutsche Grammaphon)
