Press & Praise
Please enjoy with me this collection of proper press releases, kind words, reviews, and stories I've gathered from fellow musicians, journalists, and listeners who have joined us along the way.
A heartfelt thank you to the scholars, reviewers, friends, and fellow music lovers who have taken the time to listen deeply and share their thoughts on my books, recordings, projects, and live performances. I cherish all of your words very deeply!
Review of Upcoming Release 'With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee'
Cenk Güray - Fellow Musician, Professor of Music Theory in Hacettepe University Ankara State Conservatory, Ankara, Turkey
The upcoming recording project by the Magic Violin String Trio promises an inspiring musical journey along the Danube, a river that bridges the diverse cultures of Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Anatolia. This album is truly remarkable, both for its rigorous scientific field research and for the vivid way Gundula Gruen’s unique arrangements bring this rich historical material back to life. Highly recommended.
Review of EP 'With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee'
Alois C. Braun - Music Journalist
Eines vorab: Mein musikalischer Schwerpunkt liegt in der Rockmusik, mit all ihren vielen Facetten und Ausdrucksformen. Das heißt, ich höre auch Blues, Pop und Folk. Entscheidend dabei ist immer, dass die Musik mein Herz und meine Seele berührt. Und da sind wir auch schon bei der EP "With Apfelstrudel and Turkish Coffee". Diese musikalische Reise entlang der Donau von "The Magic Violin String Trio" berührt mein Herz und meine Seele und ist für Musikliebhaber jeglicher Coleure hörenswert...
Review of recent release 'With Apfelstrudel and Turkish Coffee'
Alex Knapp: Research Associate, Music Department, University of London SOAS
This highly colourful EP, comprising eight contrasting tracks, and lasting a little under half-an-hour, has been brought to us by the acclaimed Magic Violin Trio: violin, cello and guitar, who also double as vocalists on this recording. The entire range of moods – from the most poignant meditations to the most joyful and energetic outpourings – are presented with great expression and sensitivity...
Review of the EP 'With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee'
Alessia Bright - Creative Partner
'With Apfelstrudel & Turkish Coffee' has been one of those rare, transcendent experiences for me. It’s deeply contagious in the best possible way and it's full of the kind of beauty that quietly slips past the surface, starts living right under your skin and refuses to leave for a long time...