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5/12/04 L.E. McCullough "WOW, TERRIFIC. The Reyburn D whistle I received recently is a charmer. It has a warm, full-bodied tone with a wistful, whispery timbre, yet still cleanly articulated at every pitch throughout its two-octave compass and it is very nicely in tune. Beginners will appreciate the sleekly-styled, light-weight, tunable body; advanced players will appreciate its consistency and find it loud enough to be heard in a typical session fray, never becoming screechy or coarse no matter how hard it's pushed. Ronaldo has been creating a range of excellent, high-quality whistles for some time, and this latest model is a worthy addition to any player's active arsenal." L.E. McCullough Author, Composer, Performer 5/12/04 Kevin Carr "These instruments by Ronaldo Reyburn are exquisitely made, by a craftsman who clearly puts his soul into his work. And the results of his tireless quest for the perfect sound are evident in the pure, strong ,singing tone of his whistles. Played alone they are responsive, rich and nuanced, satisfying the desire of a player for an instrument that will go where the imagination dictates. In a session they are quite loud, but never shrill, always very present, but with a whole, round tone full of character. These instruments are a superb choice for a player who takes music seriously. " Kevin Carr Counselor, Musician Kevin Carr has been a piper and whistle player for over twenty five years, and has played pipes, whistle, and fiddle in such bands as Wake the Dead, Hillbillies from Mars, and Tetes de Violon. He has performed at numerous music and dance festivals across the country, and appeared as a guest artist on scores of recordings. 2/6/03 Jessie Kislin "I love my Reyburn Standard Bore Low D whistle. It has a resonant and beautiful tone and it is easy to play... It's a delightful whistle. When Ronaldo announced that he was coming out with a high D whistle, I was excited, and purchased a "Less Breathy" model. (High D-LB) The tuning is fine. The fipple is totally innovative. It is fascinating to me that such a simple construction can create such a pleasing and reliable tone. The tuning slide is graceful, a perfect fit. The tone of the whistle falls perfectly... between breathy and pure. It is airy enough to sound like a whistle (instead of a recorder) and it is pure enough to be totally pleasing to my ears and lungs. It sings easily and the volume is perfectly balanced between octaves. The NEW Reyburn high D whistle (High D-LB) is unpretentious, attractive and successful, and I recommend it highly." Jessie Kislin Musician, Silversmith 7/12/00 L.E. McCullough "The Reyburn Low D is a sleek, robust panther of a whistle. It has subtlety and power and a wide range of tone colors along with a very gentle blow. When I play it, I hear echoes of shakuhachi, nai, Native American flute, all blending with embracing and enhancing the melodies of my jigs and reels and slow airs. I haven't used a Low D in my concerts, but I will now." L.E. McCullough Author, Composer, Performer 5/10/99 Patricia Maureen O'Scannell "It is my personal pleasure to recommend the octave whistles of Ronaldo Reyburn. Having experimented with the whistles of other builders for a number of years now, I am delighted with Mr. Reyburn's instruments. In addition to being voiced very well to facilitate playing smoothly from low to high register, a must when playing Irish repetoire, the instruments have a wonderful tone, making them ideal for playing airs and slower pieces. I have been playing the whistle professionally for over twenty years now, and am currently music director and co-artistic director of the Terra Nova Consort, ensemble in residence at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and have served in that capacity for ten years, after ten years as a musician there." Patricia Maureen O'Scannell Co-Artistic Director, The Terra Nova Consort |
