‘He
is a musician who underpins technical ease with intellectual
refinement: a rarity which lifts his performances into the realms of
the keyboard masters...a pianist to be watched and listened to
intently.’ Daily Telegraph
‘an enormously impressive performance’. The Guardian
‘His fingerwork and tone control were impeccable,
and his highlighting strands within intricately woven textures caused
one to listen afresh to even the most familiar
music.’ The Guardian
‘The great tradition of British pianism lives on
in this fabulously gifted artist…What an exciting future must lie ahead
for him...’ Savannah Morning News
‘his playing is that of a virtuoso. And by
evening’s end ... came the unmistakable flush of
triumph.’ LA Times
‘He seems to possess everything: great brachial
strength, the capability to make the piano sing out, drive, a finely
controlled intensity, passion and wonderful restraint. It goes without
saying that Fountain’s technique is impeccable.’ Jerusalem Post
Wigmore Hall
‘Britain currently boasts a promising roster of
younger-generation pianists… Ian Fountain is another. An impressively
weighty performance of Beethoven’s Waldstein Sonata
…’ Musical Opinion
‘Another memorable feature of the concert was the
fusion of robust and gently lyrical style in Tchaikovsky’s piano
concerto No1 in B flat minor, brilliantly played by the distinguished
pianist Ian Fountain.’ Isle of Wight County Press
‘soloist Ian Fountain’s delivery was very
appealing eschewing over-emotional display and guiding some beautifully
delicate exchanges between piano and orchestra…’ The Birmingham Post
