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River Flow - Sanctuary: Much like faith
"meditative and builds with certainty, much like faith...it is so gentle and reassuring that I feel very blessed to also now have it part of my musical soundtrack."
Apr 21, 2013
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— Lee Armstrong
Hall of Fame Reviewer Amazon.com
River Flow - Sanctuary: serene and tranquil, but filled with emotion
мне кажется, что сочинить подобное может только очень счастливый человек, у которого в жизни происходят самые светлые и важные события, наполняющие ее теплом и светом, детскими улыбками и заботами приятными заботами о близких. Может быть, эта попытка поделиться данным светом кому-то поможет справиться с проблемами сегодняшнего дня и направит его мысли в позитивное русло светлого будущего
Apr 11, 2013
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— Sergey Oreshkin
Ascentor
River Flow - Sanctuary: 5 Star Review
Catherine Marie Charlton no ha grabado un álbum cualquiera, River Flow contiene doce piezas que poseen vida propia; tienen sentimiento, cuidado, pasión y calidez, todo ello gracias a unas manos que han conectado como nunca con el instrumento.
Apr 10, 2013
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— Reviews New Age
this music is intensely personal and emotional
"...it was improvised spontaneously as she played. While doing this for five or ten minutes at a time may be impressive, a full hour of live music must be almost unheard of. At the top of my head I can think that only Mozart or Duke Ellington could achieve something as meaningful as this..."
Apr 8, 2013
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— John
http://www.the-borderland.co.uk
River Flow - Sanctuary: truly an exceptional listening experience
The remarkable thing about this album is how calming and soothing it is without being simplistic. ...truly an exceptional listening experience, and one that I highly recommend.
Mar 27, 2013
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— Kathy Parsons
MainlyPiano.com
River Flow - Sanctuary: one of my favorite piano releases of recent years
It takes an ultra-special solo piano release to ignite the kind of fire in my reviewer's soul that I felt when I first played River Flow - Sanctuary, and after five or so playings, my enthusiasm for the album has not diminished one bit.
Mar 12, 2013
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— Bill Binkelman
Zone Music Reporter
River Flow - Sanctuary: a dreamscape
The free flowing style of this album is almost a dreamscape of floating away on a stream of consciousness and just when you are drifting aimlessly, you are pulled back gently to where Charlton is leading you.
Mar 3, 2013
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— Dana Wright
Muzik Reviews
River Flow - Sanctuary: tranquil yet evocative flow
"With expectations for her new release running high, I’m happy to say that fans of hers will not be disappointed. ...I could see this album having wide appeal for its tranquil, yet evocative flow. While I enjoyed actively listening to it for its detail and nuance, it could also create a perfect ambience for massage, yoga, relaxation, an intimate dinner, etc. There is a nurturing quality to these evolving melodies that listeners will resonate with on an emotional level."
Feb 27, 2013
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— Michael Diamond
Music and Media Focus
River Dawn: rife with nuance
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of River Dawn’s initial release, pianist Catherine Marie Charlton has remastered and repackaged it—and that is good news for fans of unconventional solo piano music. ...Pensive without being pretentious, relaxing but in a casually cerebral fashion, Charlton’s playing is rife with nuance...
Sep 1, 2012
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— Retailing Insight Magazine
Red Leaf, Grey Sky: I listened to Wonder 51 Times
On her latest release of solo piano compositions, she has outdone herself. She has managed to blend a plethora of emotions from despondency to hope and to create audio pictures from torpid skies to sunny optimism with just six extraordinary tracks
Apr 28, 2012
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— RJ Lannan
Zone Music Reporter
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Testimonials
Every now and then an artist emerges with the power to define a genre. Composer/pianist Catherine Marie Charlton has the genius, sensitivity and strength to fuse contemporary jazz improvisation with classical styling in a way that stops you in your tracks. She is a star in ascension.
— James Reilly, Chairman
The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature & Music
Intricate, unexpected, and rich ...watching her play is like watching a painting come alive.
— David Nevue, founder and host
Whisperings Solo Piano Radio
Charlton's passion for what she does with her music transcends time and space. Her integrity of spirit and commitment to the moment is impressive. I look forward to hearing more from this young composer-pianist.
— David Darling, Grammy winning cellist
Founder of "Music for People"
Charlton has a unique and beautiful dedication to composing for the piano.
— George Winston, Grammy winning pianist
I have really loved your recordings, but what I loved most about your concert was the introductions to each of the pieces... they really made the music come alive.
— Fan in Landenberg, PA
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