March 2024
“many thanks for being so easy to work with and providing a super orchestra”
Ralph Jaconello, Wokingham Choral Society Chair, Durufle, Finzi, Mendelssohna and Elgar
March 2024
“A huge thank you to you for arranging such a friendly and amenable group of players for Stamford Choral’s concert on 16th March - it was a great night, made very special by having a super band. I’ve received many positive comments regarding the playing and about the evening overall.”
Jeremy Jepson, Stamford Choral Society, Mozart and Schubert programme
December 2023
“The Chameleons played superbly as usual.”
Nick Cartledge, Fleet Choral Society, Britten St Nicolas and Ceremony of Carols
November 2023
“The orchestra couldn't have been more helpful and cheerful, and they delivered a first-rate concert, as well as a happy occasion for everyone.”
Malcolm Hicks, Director, Surrey Voices, Handel’s Messiah
November 2023
“It was such a privilege to work with Chameleon. What fantastic players you have…. Please pass on my thanks and congratulations to the orchestra.”
Quintin Beer, Director, Saffron Walden Choral Society and St Peter’s College Oxford,
Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius
May 2023
“Another top class performance from Chameleon on Saturday”
John Holloway, Director, Tewkesbury Choral Society, Puccini, Albinoni, Verdi and Pergolesi
April 2023
“'A world-class orchestra, here in Sherborne, how lucky we are!'
Audience member, Sherborne Festival, Brahms, Schubert and Haydn
November 2022
“Many many thanks for all your hard work to make Saturday's concert such a success… I found the experience exciting, musical, and thrilling… I could trust the talent and professionalism of Chameleon Arts…. It was such a joy to make music with all of you.”
Quintin Beer, Director of Saffron Walden Choral Society, Haydn: Creation
May 2022
“The orchestra was incredibly sensitive and flexible and their familiarity with the score shone through and I felt able to follow all of Elgar’s detailed markings. The Kingdom is one of my all-time favourites and I have conducted it three times in all, but this was by far the best, not least because of the fine orchestral playing – from the opening bars one sensed that this was going to be something special.”
Paul Ellis, Sherborne Abbey Festival, Elgar: The Kingdom
June 2015
“Would you pass my thanks and overwhelming gratitude to all involved in Saturday's concert? It was lovely to see a lot of old friends in the band and they played with absolute distinction.
It was an absolute pleasure... such a distinguished band - and there were some really moving moments and beautifully subtle playing...
I do hope I get the chance to work with you again and thanks especially to Leader Simon Baggs who was calm, clear and extremely kind and generous.
A great pleasure all round.”
Philip Sutherland, Saffron Walden Choral Society: Opera Gala