The Concerto for Marimba and Strings by Rosauro showed off not only his abilities as a marimbist but also his skills as a composer and arranger ... the pieces were difficult, but the technical skills displayed by Rosauro, not only made it look easy but enjoyable as well.
(HERALD TIMES, Wisconsin - USA)
"Ney Rosauro’s compositional skills simply charm and seduce us. He did it in his immensely popular Marimba Concerto, and now again in his new Vibraphone Concerto . This piece is sure to be a winner with performers and audiences alike world-wide".
(Evelyn Glennie, international artist)
Ney Rosauro showed why his name is solidly established in the world of mallets. He presented a virtuosic performance of his Marimba Concerto N.2, music rich with description and images.
El Dia (Cordoba, Spain)
...he enchanted with magic sounds never heard before.
(MAIN POST, Germany)
... very impressive was the perfect hand coordination and control of the mallets. ... A very gratifying concert.
(OSTTIROL ZEITUNG, Austria)
... the Concerto for Marimba and Strings from Ney Rosauro was the highest moment from the concert. The piece itself and Rosauro’s performance won the night and were enthusiastically applauded by the audience, not only for its originality but also for the artistic value of the work itself. The composer created a strong and cohesive work with an increasing development.
(ZERO HORA, Porto Alegre - Brazil)
This landmark CD performance of three Ney Rosauro's percussion concerti is an outstanding reference recording for a definitive performance interpretation of his music...
CD Concerti for Solo Percussion and Wind Ensemble. (PAS Magazine, April 07)
This is an excellent recording of works for Marimba by Brazilian composer/percussionist Ney Rosauro. The playing is excellent as well as exciting...
... the use of Brazilian rhythms and popular roots makes a very enjoyable listening experience. - Most highly recommended. (LP Marimba Brasileira)
(PERCUSSIVE NOTES - Percussion magazine from the Percussive Arts Society)
