Press
What musicians and critics say
Words from great fellow artists and the international press. German reviews in English translation.
Critics
The press
“A refined, elegiac, cultivated and finely differentiated cello sound.”
“He shows how sensitive, imaginative and above all longingly beautiful the cello can be.”
“Bringing Benedict Kloeckner's addictively sensuous sound magnificently to life.”
“Brightness of sound and firm architectural grasp.”
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“One of the most exciting cellists of his generation.”
“He astonishes not only with perfect intonation, but with the fabulous ease and elegance of his playing.”
“At times his playing seems almost sacred, like a humble musical evening prayer.”
“A movingly warm, speaking cello sound.”
“The partnership of Kloeckner and Danae Dörken sounds deep and close … It is magnificent.”
“Absolutely timeless.”
“Musicality of phrasing, finely differentiated tempi and immaculate intonation.”
“An impressive interpreter of Bach.”
“The cello magician.”
Fellow artists
Musicians on Benedict
“Remarkable, really remarkable, perfect playing! Absolute control of technique, intonation and colour.”
Daniel BarenboimPianist & conductor
“I really loved his playing!”
Sir Simon RattleConductor
“Very impressive playing!”
Gidon KremerViolinist
“Very moving performance.”
Christoph EschenbachConductor & pianist
“Fantastic playing, wonderful sound!”
Yuri BashmetViolist & conductor
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