’Technically, he's on top of the game...absolutely brilliant technique, demanding (and getting) enormous respect and appreciation for the supreme magnitude of the achievement [complete Dupré].’
The American Organist
The American Organist
‘Sublime virtuosity that hides virtuosity. An immaculate recital by an immaculate organist.’
Classic CD
Classic CD
‘I can't think when I've heard such exciting organ playing....a fiery player, one who understands that music rarely wants to relax too much....this is playing of a remarkable rhythmic nuance.’
Scott Cantrell, The American Organist
Scott Cantrell, The American Organist
‘...I must register a certain shock at the sheer brilliance of his playing. Technically he is outstanding, but what impresses me most is his uncanny musical insight and the sheer persuasive power of his performances He clearly possesses exceptional musicianship and considerable technical virtuosity. Here is playing of the very first order an a disc which no lover of French organ music should be without.’
Gramophone, London
Gramophone, London
‘Jeremy Filsell is a technically scintillating player whose dexterity, rhythmic vitality and driving energy through this rich and generous programme invite the highest admiration. The disc includes Filsell's own brilliant transcription from a 1974 recording of Pierre Cochereau's improvised Scherzo Symphonique -'What lambent fire (sheet-and other lightnings!) of all commendable kinds!' said Carlyle, putting down a volume of Ruskin: the same might be said of this electrifying CD.’
Organists' Review
Organists' Review
‘Filsell's astonishing interpretative and technical skills make for compulsive listening...this series sets the standard for Dupré interpreters of the future and is a landmark in the history of organ recordings...few British players can match his flair...superbly insightful...truly distinguished, compelling and unquestionably authoritative performances.’
Gramophone, London
Gramophone, London
‘Filsell ... technically extremely accomplished nonetheless does not attract attention for his virtuosity but for his ability to make the music unfold with irresistible logic and clarity: music-making of the highest calibre.’
Classic CD
Classic CD
‘The Vierne will make your hair stand on end, and yet nothing is vulgar or rushed. The sometimes elusive logic of Widor's outer movements is traced with extraordinary inevitability and even urgency.’
The American Organist
The American Organist
‘Jeremy Filsell's performance was of a world-class standard...This could so easily have been an opportunity for Filsell merely to stun the audience with his virtuosity; it is further to his credit that above the huge mental and physical demands a live performance of this work provides, his understanding of the music, and his success in communicating it with integrity and sensitivity, shone through.’
Choir & Organ
Choir & Organ
‘Flawless playing of virtuoso works; performances of which the composer would be proud.’
The American Organist
The American Organist
‘...it is clear that the benefits of a fine Piano technique are absolutely essential for the performance of this music ... Jeremy Filsell shows just those qualities coupled with a flair for building a distinctive and unusual programme which displays so many of the poetic aspects of Dupré as well as some of the more extrovert...’
Organists' Review
Organists' Review
‘Stunning recital...Exceptional instrumental virtuosity is only one aspect of the unusual musical talents of Jeremy Filsell, whose recording career has taken off with a splendid CD of the music of Eugène Goossens.... Marvelously played.’
Felix Aprahamian, Church Times, London
Felix Aprahamian, Church Times, London
‘The piano sonata [of Reubke] is a great work, and Filsell's reading is superb: dashing, but nevertheless conherent, controlled, and mature.’
The American Organist
The American Organist
’Jeremy Filsell is a gifted performer, as a pianist and also as an organist, and he is a most convincing and persuasive guide to this repertoire. He has an especially pleasing colour at softer dynamics...When necessary he is inwardly brooding...or outwardly ebullient...imaginatively and expressively played...excellently played.’
Gramophone, London
Gramophone, London
‘Dupré's music is not only technically very demanding but is musically complex and consequently particularly difficult to bring off in performance. The challenge inspires Filsell to uniformly outstanding performances, which by their persuasive power can only come from someone who not only can play the music, but positively enjoys it too.’
Gramophone, London
Gramophone, London
‘... a BBC Concert Orchestra on world-class form and Jeremy Filsell who handles the hugely demanding organ part with dazzling virtuosity ...’
Gramophone, London
Gramophone, London
‘... performances of fire and energy and a pianist's technique to go with it. Thus the Allegro appassionato of the Sonata really lives up to its name ... playing of excitement and real clarity ...’
Organists' Review
Organists' Review
‘ ... the two Sonatas here impose Herculean technical and imaginative demands - demands which Filsell meets most impressively .... he draws an arresting range of colour and dynamics in the organ work in response to the music's eerie disquiet, and despatches its tumultuous eruptions with all the necessary urgency and might ... Filsell responds to the Piano Sonata's strength and breadth without overt technical strain and again, there is no doubting his warmth of feeling.’
Gramophone, London
Gramophone, London
‘ ... to hear Filsell play the Piano Sonata is to experience one of those thrills which come but rarely ... buy this record you certainly must!’
Organists' Review
Organists' Review