“It was immediately apparent that here was something out of the ordinary. His ability, in a sonata by Leclair, to colour his tone at pianissimo and to introduce surprise as well as agility into the rapid figuration of the finale, already mark him out as a virtuoso in the fullest sense, and, as such there is not a trace of vulgarity in his playing. In Brahms’ D minor Sonata, he adopted a very pure style, eschewing portamentos almost to a fault and replacing them with an intensity of sound and expression that carried an almost physical presence.”  The Strad, Andrew Keener, South Bank

" A passionate, lyrical, and fabulous violinist. He marries an archly romantic expression with a mercurial wit. And, from the audience point of view, he is so exciting to watch in action. A true performer, he is totally involved in the overall mood as well as the intricacies."

Michael Tumelty - Glasgow Herald - Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

“Gamut Classics are to be congratulated for bringing to our attention this well-balanced, enthusiastically performed compilation of songs and chamber music from the near-forgotten Rebecca Clarke, chamber musician and composer of the 1920s.
Clarke's folk-song settings prove themselves healthy rivals to those of Britten: Jonathan Rees revels in the cunning of their violin accompaniments.”

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Bach Violin Concertos and Brandeburg Concertos

“Rees plays beautifully, with a full, elegant sound and a wonderful sense of rhythm.”

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