I was surprised by how good the CD was. I was I must admit a bit sceptical of someone playing Vivaldi on the guitar, but as it turned out, there was really something special about it. And the Bach in Swing was most enjoyable. Hope to see more of this work.

Shyamant Behal, India

Your last CD BAROQUE ILLUSIONS just astounded me. I couldn't believe some think like this with two guitars. It's marvelous! Many thanks for this pure pleasure Go on! Warm regards Jean

Jean WIART, Malaysia

I must say that I am very deeply & highly impressed by your latest "Baroque Illusions" cd because your transcription of the 4 seasons sounds even better than the original for violin & your playing is amazing!!! Your arrangement & playing of the 1 movt of "Winter" is really SPECTACULAR!! The next thing I would like to say is that the recording is FABULOUS. The sound in this cd is crisp & clear & has a very live precence & it is certainly better or on par with much of the classical guitar recordings available on the market presently. Yours sincerely,

Lin Jialun, Singapore

I just listened to your Orchestral Illusion CD. They're unbelievable, especially the Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez and The Mozart's pieces. I like your idea of using a classical guitar as an orchestra miniature.I also love your extraordinary lovely tones and orchestral effects! Has your second album already published ? I am looking forward to the new innovations from Progetto Avanti. Indonesian CG student ( age : 23 ).

Kusumo Sutowo, Indonesia

As one of the happy winners of "Orchestral Illusions" , I've really enjoyed listening to it, even beyond expectations. When I was a child, I adored Mozart's and Grieg's masterpieces, so the most amazing track for me was certainly nr. 7: In the Hall of the Mountain King. As a music teacher I believe my pupils will also like it the best. Hendrix played with his teeth, but these guys can play with their feet! One can only imagine the amount of hard work you have put into this pioneer project. I am looking forward to hear you play some Sibelius...

Heli Koivukangas , Finland

A pleasant surprise to hear the CD. Although I knew very well the pieces (I have the orchestral version of all of them) and as an instrumentalist (I played the cello for many years in a Orquestra Sinfônica, here in Brazil - even performed "Eine kleine" and Vivaldi's Concerto) - sometimes it was as if I was listening to something new. The "delicacy" of interpretation, the subtleness of "crescendos" and "diminuendos" the sudden "fffortíssimos" and "pppianíssimos" that is possible only when there is total "identification" betwen performers (specially in the Concierto de Aranjuez), "made me smile a lot whilst listening" as is stated in the booklet wich accompanies the CD. Congratulations!!!!!

Thomaz Henrique Oswald, Brazil

Thanks for the Orchestral Illusions CD! Super! Very impressive performance and dynamics in arrangement. I look forward to more works from them!

Shou-Chang Lee, United States

WOW!...the music is everything I expected it to be and more. The disk has quickly become one of my favorities. Keep up the excellent work, and I'll be looking foward to your next disk.

John A. Lande, United States

Kortrijk, September 30th 1997 Dear Sirs, Yesterday I received by mail the CD "Orchestal Illusions" of Progretto Avanti. Today I had some time to listen to it carefully. The CD is a delightful discovery of sparkling Scandinivian guitarsounds, very well balanced and I enjoyed it very much. I thank you with all my heart and I feel a very happy winner of your contest ! Yours faithfully, Alain DERYCKE - Kortrijk(Heule) in Belgium

Alain DERYCKE , Belgium

I've just listened to your CD and I was really impressed. Your performance of Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez" is breathtaking, the Peer Gynt's suite is a huge bunch of sensations, and Mozart's "Eine kleine nicht musik" is charming. I think you've found a new way of feeling classical music. Congratulations and as your group's name says AVANTI!!!!!

Juan Pedro Casenave, Uruguay

I was delighted to receive the CD "Orchestral Illusions". What a magnificent disc. The arrangements are innovative but the results are first class. I particularly liked the Grieg but all the tracks are of a very high standard and can be sincerely recommended. Thank you very much the opportunity of hearing one of the most satisfying recordings that I have come across for some time.

Robert Brien, Australia

Last week, I've got and enjoyed a Progetto Avanti CD. Thank you very much. It's difficult to say what I feel in English,but I try. First of all,I felt "smartness" in arrengement, performance, policy in selecting number, jacket design. Straight and clear,not too much passion,sentimentality. And I felt "humour" and "joy". It will be nice to listen to your music on the street corner with a cup of beer. I like each number in this CD,but the best for me is "Peer Gynt Suite No.1". I (and many Japaneses) like Grieg very much!! Finnish landscape and images of old tale appear in my brain with guitar sound... I really enjoyed. Thanks for your splendid work. Regards, Tsuyoshi

Tsuyoshi Shiraishi, Japan

Since the moment I put in the CD, I liked it. This is the type of classical guitar CD that will help bring CG into the 21st century by expanding the repertoire to the symphonic level. bravo!

Johnny Matthews, United States

I first heard one or two tracks from 'Orchestral Illusions' on Classic FM radio in the London (UK) area some weeks ago and thought "Wow, this is interesting stuff." As a lover of classical guitar music I decided I must have this. By chance I found this web site and entered the CD contest - and was speechless to find I was the second winner of the CD. I have now received the album and listened to it, several times. I was not disappointed. The arrangements are fascinating and unique. I loved it. I'll be looking out for future releases from Progetto Avanti. Someone once said that the only thing more beautiful than the sound of one guitar is the sound of two guitars! Certainly true in this case. Tack so mycket (my one bit of Swedish - means thanks very much)!

Phil McDowell, United Kingdom 

A fantastic recording, that currently finds a special place in my CD-rack. The techniques used are new and unconventional, but the truly enjoyable music has the ability to capture one's attention. I hope that most consumers will try it, because they really might like it!

Aniitsirk Oitoun, Malaysia