Praise for "2"

"This concert by "2" surely delivered its promise of Romance and Fantasy. The broad range of composition, Baroque to 20th Century, ensured the listener that romance is not of any given era, but for us all. The Amy Beach Sonata in A Minor is quite a tour-de-force. Both Mary Jane and Peter sustained the audience with their beautiful phrasing, consummate duet passages, superb technical facility." [read more]
                            ~ Patricia Griffin, Artistic Director, St Andrew's Performing Arts Series

"The musicianship was brilliant, the program, French Phrases for a Summer Evening, stellar, and your introductions to the various pieces entertaining and informative. Needless to say, our audience loved it!" [read more]
                            ~ Thom Roach, Gore Place National Historic Site

"You have been wonderful to work with on all accounts, and the performance was outstanding. In fact, the performers received a standing ovation from a most receptive audience…. We had an exceptional turnout, and I credit your help with the publicity. We are so pleased with the outcome; we would like to talk with you about having an additional concert next year." [read more]
                            ~ Mary Boswell, Executive Director, Historic Belknap Mill, Laconia, NH

"It was a great treat for our students, faculty and community to experience Peter Bloom and Mary Jane Rupert's performance of Hoover, Vercoe and Beach. The duo's selection of repertoire was especially interesting. Not only did the program tie in well with our major in American Musical Culture, but it represented a nice mix of classic and modern (I think our audience members were especially grateful for the two works based on the visual arts)."
                            ~ Patrick Warfield, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

"There were moments when you could hear a pin drop. The audience held on to every note. It was truly a wonderful experience." [read more]
                            ~ Dr. Florence Dyer, Lambuth University, Jackson, TN

"…stellar concert…The two artists played expertly and with deep feeling…It was such a pleasure to hear fine musicians in perfect harmony and with such mastery of their instruments." [read more]
                            ~ Bedford Gazette (PA)

"Peter and Mary Jane are marvelous musicians and the selected pieces could not have been better. Our audience truly enjoyed the entire program...excellent program notes…This all made for a very special evening."
                            ~ Michael Wrighthouse, Fountain Warren Musical Arts, Attica, IN

"…their music from Ancient Ireland…timeless beauty in these priceless reminders of past glories."
                            ~ Folk Roots Magazine

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