June 2007
“On behalf of the AGS, thank you again so very much for coming out to perform for us on the “June Showcase.” You guys are great! Your
musicianship, commitment and enthusiasum are thoroughly evident. Terrific program, too.”
- Gregory Newton, DMA, Faculty, Los Angeles City College & Glendale College, President, American Guitar Society, Director, AGS International Concert Series, Board of Directors, Guitar Foundation of America
March 2007 Midwest Tour
“Chanson du Soir had a beautiful and unusual repertoire performed with grace and virtuosity.”
Sharon Zuiderveld, Director, Jacksonville Public Library
“True music lovers of all ages enjoyed an enchanted evening with Chanson du Soir. David's classical guitar performance was well played and rich sounding. Chelsea's angelic soprano voice touched the heart strings of those who attended this spectacular concert. Together, they wove a beautiful musical tapestry. Their performance left the audience spellbound… we wish they could have played for hours!”
- Patti Davis, Library Services Coordinator, Eckhart Public Library, Auburn, IN
“A true duo for voice and guitar has just performed for the Dayton Classical Guitar Society. Chelsea Camille’s voice is perfect for such an intimate pairing, both in stature and sensitivity, and the duo’s devotion to expanding repertoire is admirable!”
- Jim McCutcheon, guitarist, President of Dayton Classical Guitar Society, Head of Guitar Studies at the University of Dayton, Wright State University, and host of “The Intimate Guitar” on WDPR-FM 88.1
“Thank you for an incredibly professional, ethereal sounding concert. Chelsea’s voice is pure, clear, and resounding – I don’t know how she does it! And David’s precision and artistry on the guitar is amazing. People are still raving. You’ll have to come back…”
- Pastor Mary Appelt Graves, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL
“The patrons of Harrisburg District Library greatly enjoyed Chanson du Soir's performance. They made a great addition to our Humanities Night programming - and drew one of our best crowds to date. If they are ever in the Midwest again, we hope they will include us as a stop in their tour!”
- Erin Steinsultz, Harrisburg District Library, Harrisburg, IL
“I enjoyed the evening immensely. Your musicianship is superb. Your choice of music is outstanding. You deserved a larger audience. David, I really enjoyed your playing and choice of music. It was great. Chelsea, you have great musicianship, you sing with deep passion. You are accurate in both tempi and intonation. You have much, much talent.”
- Father Patrick Ormos, Music Director, St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Valparaiso, IN
June 2006 West Coast Tour
“You make a terrific team! Your program was thoughtful and balanced. The pairing of the Tedesco and the Dowland was an especially fine match. Chelsea, you are quite a versatile and powerful singer. Your singing was precise and emotionally powerful throughout; David's accompaniment wonderfully complimented the delicacy and intensity of your vocal lines. Again, you are an excellent team. While the Tedesco was most interesting and moving to me, my personal favorite was the Villa-Lobos - from the haunting enigmatic opening section, to the impassioned tearful appogiaturas of the middle section, to the mystical reprise and coda - you (together) captured the spirit and passion of the music.”
- Peter Zisa, guitarist
“Chanson du Soir's greatest asset, perhaps, is their choice of bold, unusual yet intelligently chosen repertoire, which they deploy with a level of skill that shows great promise.”
- Gordon M. Brown, KFSD-AM, San Diego
“Chanson du Soir are a gift from God.”
- Father Dale McQueen, Music Director at St Andrew's Episcopal Church, Aberdeen, Washington
“Chanson du Soir created an entertaining and engaging atmosphere during its polished performance. David and Chelsea Isaacs blended together beautifully, yet each one's talents stood out. Chelsea's voice, though filled with emotion, carries on clear, pure tones, and David's rich, classical guitar arrangements seemed more like a second voice than an accompaniment. Thanks for the wonderful evening of music at Church of the Ascension in Seattle. Hope to see you again someday!”
- Jody Lemke, Music Director, Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Seattle, Washington
“Thanks SO much for the wonderful concert here at St. Luke's last Sunday. I really enjoyed the variety of your selections and the expertise of your performance. I also appreciated your verbal program notes. Please thank Chelsea for me. What a gorgeous voice!”
- David York, organist and Musical Director St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Long Beach Sunday Concert Series
“We SO enjoyed Chanson du Soir's performance. As a small town, we are seldom the benefit of sophisticated musical performances. The audience was very appreciative...Thank you so much, and if you do the tour again, we hope you will keep us in mind.”
- Jeanette Blankenship, Music Director, Eagle Point Public Library, Eagle Point, Oregon
