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Audience Reviews 2019 Edinburgh Fringe

‘Utterly lovely guitar playing. Wonderful range of music.’ (Gerri Matthews)

‘Wonderful – terrific range of offerings from Bach to Billie Holiday.’ (Mike Matthews)

‘Fantastic! Such a varied programme. I especially liked Walton’s Bagatelle No. 2… and the Barrios…and, well, everything!’ (Anne Galbraith)

‘Excellent. Most enjoyable interlude in a busy day.’ (Jan and Selwyn)

‘Lovely performance once again. Very nice selection, well done – see you next year!’ (Keith Strannah)

‘Beautiful guitar performance. I particularly liked the Greek pieces and Paco Peňa.’ (Marina)

‘Enjoyed it very much; great variety. I was getting pain in my left hand by the end – great technique!’ (Tom Freshwater)

‘Better than ever! An excellent varied programme – Jonathan seems equally at home in every genre from Bach to flamenco, traditional Scottish to jazz and modern classical. We will be back next year.’ (Andrew and Sue Russell)

‘I have attended the concerts in each of the years and make a point of including them each year. The selection of music is very good and played with excellence.’  (Edward Sankey)

Review from Buxton Fringe 2019:


'Returning to the Buxton Fringe after first appearing at the Old Hall Hotel 20 years ago, Jonathan Prag played his programme of classical guitar music, taking us on an emotive journey of classical guitar from around the globe, Jonathan entranced his audience with a varied repertoire of beautiful music, interspersed with a useful insight into each selection. Starting with Bach’s ‘Loot Cello Suite in G Minor’, then a distinctly Scottish medley arranged by Neil Smith. Spain’s Enrique Granados was followed by Paraguayan Agustin Barrios, leading us onto English composer William Walton’s Mediterranean inspired composition. Next onto Greece’s Mikis Theodorakis, with my personal favourite the gorgeous ‘Marina’. Finally, we were roused from our trance by a wonderful lively ‘Latin Heritage’ flamenco. Jonathan then treated us to an encore bonus track by performing the sublime ‘Left Alone’ composed by Mal Waldron for Billie Holiday, for which she wrote the lyrics but sadly never recorded. This acoustic classical guitar version was a perfect way to round off Jonathan’s accomplished performance. Let’s hope Jonathan doesn’t leave it quite so long to return to Buxton Fringe.' (Karen Wain-Pimlott)

Edinburgh Fringe 2018:


'Fantastic! Great selection of music and lovely venue.' Sharon Collard

'Absolutely loved it. Varied programme of beautiful music, played brilliantly - thank you so much.' Elaine Weir

'10/10 - amazing performance. It's like a travel around the world but with guitar.' Hannah White

'Excellent choice of repertoire. Great playing and acoustic.' John McBeath 

'The show was excellent - beautiful acoustics and variety. Gorgeous venue.' Neena J

 'Thoroughly enjoyed the show, the Bach was beautiful and the tango was a rousing way to finish the show.' Audience member

'Excellent.' G. Lipkin

'A truly remarkable display of virtuosity - it altered my perception of the guitar as an instrument totally.' Jim Mill

'As a player myself I always seek out Jonathan's concerts- a great favorite of mine at the Festival with renditions of a variety of styles and origins,of pieces beyond the Spanish repertoire... many thanks for (again) a great programme!' F. McCormack

'I come every year. Outstanding.' Serge Richard

'Very well played, a fine performance. A welcome break from the hectic Fringe!' Edward Sankey

'Really enjoyed it especially Albeniz,Gardell, Japanese piece and Theodorakis...' Jane Blessley

 'Such an enjoyable musical journey around the world. Sorry not to have an encore!' Sandra Black

'Very good,as always.' John Pollard

 'Very enjoyable and relaxing performance. Would definitely see this artist again.' Ingrid Nash

‘Very enjoyable and a very talented musician - incredible chord changes and amazing variation in genres.’ Ollie Nash

‘Absolutely amazing; one of the best concerts I’ve seen for a long time’ Patrick Moore

‘We come every year. We are always very pleased with the choice of pieces and the performance. The Bach Chaconne was spellbinding but all the pieces were masterly and riveting. Jonathan knocks all the other classical guitarists in the Fringe into a cocked hat.’ Andrew and Sue Russell

‘Really amazing.’ John McInerney

‘Excellent. Very enjoyable’. Ian Shiels

‘We have followed you for many years on our visits to the Fringe – from Café Royal, C Soco and St Cuthbert’s to C Too, St Columba’s… thoroughly entertaining.’ Brian and Jane Keary

A thoroughly enjoyable concert.’ Phil Kelsall



Edinburgh Fringe 2017


‘Brilliant! Really enjoyable programme. A good mix. What a talent!’ G Fenwick

‘Amazing.’ N D Fabro

‘Great!’ Mark

‘I’ve been for two years previously – loved it as always.’ Christine Waddell

‘Superb.’ Craig Thomson

‘Great from start to finish – our first port of call at the Fringe. A must!’ Tom Rodger

 ‘Also saw the show last year and enjoyed. Very good variety of music, excellent performance.’ Helena Mansbridge

'Beautiful, interesting, enchanting.' Mallory Goring 

'A cornucopia of all good music - best programme I've heard him play...' S. Kennedy

'Excellent - a lovely way to travel the world.' Robert Davidson 

'I've been to his concert the last 2 or three years. Great choice of music, as in previous years, a variety of styles. I think Jonathan has been improving year by year and I look forward to seeing him again.' N.M. McMichael

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