"It could barely get more authentic than hearing the Russian Chamber Philharmonic St Petersburg perform the music of Rachmaninov and Tschaikowsky under the direction of Juri Gilbo . . . Each musician of the orchestra plays with a fine precision, a lively pulse, flexible tempos and a sophisticated tone quality..." Westfälische Rundschau "...One of the St Petersburger's strengths lies in its delicate Pianissimo, barely audible yet crystal clear. This immensely moving tone apparatus reacts with the sensitivity of a Seismograph. The concert was an unforgettable experience." Westfalenpost "The musical highlight of the evening was the Concerto Grosso in g minor op.6 from Corelli. Its weighty opening theme played with broad sweeps over which the violins can freely unfold, showcase a brilliant exchange between the first and second violins. Passionate dynamics, echo-effects and a closing motive reminiscent of a lullaby, played with a tender pianissimo produces a beauty that, as with all things beautiful, is never exhausted. Definitely not in this case when an orchestra so well developed with such a high standard of artistry undertakes such a work." Taunus Zeitung

"Juri Gilbo and his orchestra gave the music their Russian soul and so won the hearts of the Germans. An unforgettable event!" OVZ "A string timbre, round and full, as if phrased with one breath; meaningfully assembled melodies and the masterful coordination of entries were led by the orchestra's conductor Juri Gilbo with clearly defined, precise musical direction." Koelner Rundschau "An ensemble well worth hearing made up of good wind players and reliable strings." Wiesbadener Kurier "The Russian musicians offered a masterful interpretation." La Verdad Murcia "The music sounded as if played from within - the performance was communicated as if from the soul." FAZ "An orchestra of a rarely heard brilliance and accord." Frankfurter Neue Presse "The Russian Chamber Philharmonic St Petersburg is obviously well acquainted with music of the Romantic period. A excellent evening, great applause." Wiesbadener Kurier