“Becker’s performance of this demanding work a depiction of one of Australia’s national parks – is lyrical and imaginative” Raymond Tuttle, Classical.net. ___ “Mr. Becker’s presentation of these pieces was a study in fluidity and grace…” Greater Port Jefferson-Northern Brookhaven Arts Council ___ Guitar x 2…”passionate musicianship, that sets out to charm rather than to dazzle.” …Bellinati's Jongo and Howard Rovics’ Impressoes do Brasil are intensely exciting”…….. “consistently made up of luscious tones; every effect is roundly shaped, from pizzicato rhythms to floating, transparent harmonics…” Guitar Review ___ “The students benefited in a number of ways including experiencing your high level of musicianship…" Hanoi International School ___ “…demonstrated considerable technical skill, musical knowledge and expertise....." Bristol Guitar Society, Bristol England ___ “He undertook these most challenging works in a variety of styles and succeeded in conveying every nuance and drawing every ounce of feeling out of his selections” Sunstorm, Long Island, New York, (review of solo debut at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall) ___ “His professional demeanor and thorough musical knowledge, as well as his performance skills are exceptional” J. D’Addario & Co ___ “Becker and Bianculli have techniques that are beyond reproach. They eschew bright colors and a brash performance style, and they seem most comfortable with being mellow and quietly insinuating”. Fanfare ___ “an accomplished lutenist” Fairfield County Weekly ___ Thank you for spending some valuable time with our students today. I know they have all taken away a wealth of both stylistic and technical advice from your master class with them. When speaking with the students after the session, they were thrilled with the time they had been able to spend with you and some even commented “we wish we had a little longer”. British International School, Ho Chi Minh City
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