“a remarkably sensitive musician”
The Herald
“Musicians such as Allan Neave have without a doubt, ensured the future of the classical guitar….he possesses a formidable technique and musical understanding far beyond his years”
Belfast Telegraph
“The guitar is alive and well in the North judging by Allan Neave’s performance of Rodrigo’s Concerto de Aranjuez with the Camerata Angus…The young Scottish guitarist gave excellent performances…much to the great pleasure of the enthusiastic audience.”
Classical Guitar
“…a gem of a concert by Allan Neave who seems to have such confidence. His playing of Bach’s Prelude, Fugue and Allegro showed that his assured manner was justified. Folios by Takemitsu, Cadiz by Albeniz and Rodrigo’s Invocacion y Danza confirmed the talent….A keen brain was at work here both musically and professionally and I look forward to hearing him play again.”
Classical Guitar
“One of the foremost performers amonst today’s classical guitarists”
The Observer
“…simple and captivating lyricism…”
Belfast Telegraph
“…Scotland’s finest classical guitarist of the younger generation…”
Classical Guitar
“…considerable technical dexterity and a finely-honed awareness of the shape and feeling of the music he played…”
The Herald
“…Neave’s supreme and light fingered technique shone…Neave is not only a contemporary specialist but also a remarkably sensitive musician, his evocative sound softly resounded in his interpretations”
Bonner Rundeschau
“…his playing, technically assured, with lucid vibrato, was both precise and expressive…”
Les Cahiers de la Guitare
“…Neave’s performances displayed his customary delicacy, understanding and poise…”
The Courier
“…his sensitivity and fluency together with his seemingly innate musicality could not fail to make a lasting impression…”
Guitar Magazine
