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Letter from Carla Wright (Reprinted with permission)

The Chvatal/Kritzer Duo may have billed their February 15 performance a "Valentine Concert," but it was their charismatic musicality that wooed and won over the hearts of our audience.
The balanced blend of Janet's crystalline soprano tones with Scott's rich quitar complement: Irresistible. Their handsome stage presence: Equally Magnetic.

Actually, a professional love affair of sorts - in this case, with our council's publicity committee - began months earlier. Equipped with an extensive marketing agenda, Janet and Scott have prepared a thorough, ready-made press kit, including publicity contact suggestions - should these aids be requested.
Smooth, facilitative, and so pleasant - they pampered us!

Success is never effortless, but excellence always looks like it is: The Chvatal/Kritzer Duo.


The Corrales Cultural Arts Council
Corrales, New Mexico
richard.hoover@worldnet.att.net

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(Letter from Michele Emslie, reprinted by permission)

Dear Scott and Janet,

I am writing to once again thank you for your performances in the Yukon. Your willingness to perform in a small place like Haines Junction, to give press interviews, and attend a Rotary lunch help to make our job as presenters so much easier. I would also like to add that you have the best press kit I have ever seen. In fact, one print article was written soley from the press kit, as there was so much useful and interesting information included.

And, on top of all that you gave a wonderful performance. And our audience obviously agreed when they gave you a standing ovation!

Please feel free to use my name and give my phone number to any presenter who wishes to know more about your performance. I hope to see you both back in the Yukon soon.

Sincerely,
Michele Emslie
Program Coordinator
Whitehorse Concerts
concerts@polarcom.com

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(Letter from Nancy Lilienweiss, reprinted by permission)

Hi, there, Douglas.

Scott Kritzer asked me to send you an email about the show they just did in Quesnel last Friday. I said I would, gladly.

Well, where to start ... first of all, what a great combination. I know less about classical guitar than I do voice, but I would say that Janet and Scott are both immensely talented. I studied voice in university for a while, and was very impressed with Janet's voice. It was just gorgeous. I don't play guitar, but really enjoyed Scott's playing, and if anything, I would have enjoyed more soloing from him. It was one of those shows where you're sad that it's over.

Now, on to other opinions besides mine. They received two full standing ovations, which are unusual at our shows. The only other group that has received a standing "O" with Quesnel Live Arts in the past four years was Barrage, who now charge $25,000 US to perform at Disneyland. Everyone, I believe, was very excited about the CK Duo. One woman I know hugged me afterwards and said, "Oh, Nancy, my birthday is this weekend, and this was the BEST birthday present!" She seemed very moved and attends most of our shows.

The other responses I heard and that have been passed on to me were also very positive. I called the past chair of our organization about other business on Sunday, and the first thing he said was, "Congratulations on a very successful show." Something else I can tell you is that a friend of mine whose mother is an opera singer in Johannesburg yelled "bravo" once that I heard and apparently one other time. My friend has been around singers and classical music all his life, and I'm pretty sure was sober at the show.

Janet and Scott mentioned that they might come back with an orchestra or small orchestral group in a while once their next CD is recorded, and the audience responded with a lot of enthusiasm. I would be surprised if QLA didn't book them if they do come this way with a show like that. We would definitely have a great turnout, building on the success of this show.

Lastly, we booked the Duo based on a strong recommendation from the 100 Mile House concert society, and hadn't heard their CD. Could have been a mistake, but we were intrigued by the combination and are quite happy we booked them.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to send me an email. And, I am curious about which other groups you are looking for for next year. We haven't started to book yet, but it would be great to hook up with other societies who are bringing interesting shows up north. We didn't go to Pacific Contact; did you?

Cheers,
Nancy Lilienweiss, Quesnel Live Arts

 

Presenter Comments from previous seasons

"I want to send this note to thank you both for a splendid presentation at our festival. I think you should consider it another triumph. I don't know of we have ever before had so many enthusiastic comments. They are still coming in, another just this morning!" Fr.Bruno Becker, Executive Director, The Abbey Bach Festival

"Your music was indeed 'an elixir of love,...' as near perfect a duo as one could hope for - a magical experience." Louise Acree, Director of Public Information, Wabash Valley College, Illinois

"There is no doubt about it - this is a world class act." Patron at the Whidbey Island Center for the Performing Arts, Washington

"You both made my job such a pleasure. I can't think of anyway you could make it easier." Carmella Collins, Interim Director, Whidbey Island Center, Washington

"Everyone loved Janet and Scott... I have been stopped in the grocery store by students, and was told how much they enjoyed the program." Cindy Hyslop, Special Events Coordinator, Great Basin College Foundation, Nevada

"The Winchester audience was enthralled by the Duo's performance...Janet's preparatory remarks set the mood for the German and Spanish songs, Scott and Janet both came across as warm and caring performers." Dan Skea - Winchester Community Center, Las Vegas

If you have any questions or for more information on how you can book the
Chvatal/Kritzer Duo please contact them at:
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