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 “Pianist Donna Gross Javel is the complete performer: virtuosic, nuanced, smart, and engaging. Her solo playing is beautiful and transporting. Her duet playing with Bonnie Anderson is as fine an example of ensemble piano as you'll find: two players reacting and sounding like one. These pianists give new life to the four-hand literature. Donna also speaks about music with passion and wit, and her own compositions have exactly these qualities.” –Josh Shapiro, Co-Founder of the Classical Piano Concert Series, Parish Center for the Arts, Westford, MA “Donna Gross Javel has been one of the top pianists who has performed at Orchard Cove, a continuing-care retirement community located in Canton, MA. Audience responses have been overwhelmingly positive, leaving our enthusiastic audience clamoring for more. We routinely ask for feedback from our community, and our activities committee is very active in reviewing performers. Comments include "This was a superb evening!" and "A beautiful piano ensemble with charming and attractive artists." Donna Gross Javel, who performed with fellow pianist, Bonnie Anderson, is extremely professional, vibrant, and knowledgeable, giving background comments about the pieces being performed. We look forward to upcoming performances with Ms. Gross Javel and as one of our residents wrote ‘We would absolutely suggest a return engagement whenever it can be arranged.” –Sandra Spring, Director of Activities, Orchard Cove, Canton, MA “The Four-Hand Piano Duo presented a spectacular concert at our First Sundays Classical Concerts. The energy and excitement Bonnie Anderson and Donna Gross Javel generated by their performance sparked a spontaneous standing ovation from our audience. Bonnie and Donna delighted the audience with their introductions and stories of the composers, and then brought us all on a magnificent musical voyage that started with great works by the well-known composers Mozart and Debussy to new music by still living composers. Their comfort with the music and their ease in front of the audience helped everyone relax and enjoy the music. They know how to make the music timely, relevant and accessible to all!” – Kathy Cryan-Hicks, Head of Community Services Department, Chelmsford Public Library, MA The Four-Hand Piano Duo of Bonnie Anderson and Donna Gross Javel was featured in 'Best Bets' Northwest section of the April 1, 2007 edition of the Boston Sunday Globe. “Again, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you. It is always a delight to have you and Bonnie here. I wish that all of our performers were as talented and personable as you two - I'm not saying that as idle praise – it is truly wonderful that you share your talent and lively spirit with us.” – Jim Kingsbury, Assistant Director of Resident Programs, Newbury Court, Concord, MA “The residents love listening to your performances. You bring joy to anyone who listens to you.” – Elyse Golibroda, former Director of Resident Programming, Lasell Village, Auburndale, MA “Four-Hand Piano Duo presents a very special concert played with enthusiasm and high energy. You will be touched by Donna Gross Javel and Bonnie Anderson’s ease and grace of which they play. If you have not seen four-hand pianists play, they are definitely not to be missed.” – Rosalie C. Bloom,, Fox Hill Village, Westwood, MA |
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