reviews
"Un Grand Maestro de la Guitarra" El Diario, Bolivia. 24/04/10
"There are two prominent Adam Khan's to be found on the Web. One of them is a racing driver and the other a Classical Guitarist. It would be easy to compare the flying fret technique of the latter to the speed frenzy of the former, especially since Adam Khan's virtuosity is indeed impressive. But that would be misleading. Already on his first CD, "A Day in November", his main area of interest lies not in trying to break any records or in stunning the clamouring crowds. Rather, his warm and "living" sound, which creates a much stronger illusion of the Guitarist actually sitting next to you than any of those clinically digital recordings out there, is marked by the ability to make fluent rhythmic transitions and an understanding of many different styles. Which is why you may only need to listen to him perform Maximo Diego Pujol's "Preludios" to get the message: Here, Khan seemlessly switches from Rock to the Tango and from Folk to Classical, bringing out the colourful bazaar contained within these pieces. With him, the Classical Guitar alone can create manifold associations, act as a portal to diverse genres and generally provide much more than just the accompaniment to a Flamenco dance. A reason for this openness can probably at least partially be found in his personal and musical history: Coming from a South Asian background, Khan has studied with Cuban composer Leo Brower, recorded his latest CD with Argentine colleague Luis E. Orias Diz in Buenos Aires - and gathered worldwide respect with it. He may not be a racing driver, but Adam Khan has certainly hit the fast lane".
Tobias Fischer, Tokafi.
" Khan's recent recital in Norwich was like eaves dropping on an intimate conversation."
The over grown path
"strumming his way into our hearts"
The Hindu Times
"Fine classical guitar playing,smoothly rendered and pleasant listening."
World Discoveries magazine, U.S.A
"Khan emerges as a strong and Dynamic player"
Paul Fowles, Classical Guitar Magazine.
"An important Artist of the guitar"
9 O'Clock Magazine (Bucherest)
"A highlight of the concert season, Khan is a very distinguished musician"
Khajeel times.
"A most inspiring performance by a young man destined for a distinguished international career"
Gillian Legg, critic
"His Bach was very convincing but it was his south American programme of Brouwer and Pujol that left me in no doubt of his ability to cross musical boundaries"
Gulf news (Dubai) 07/04/99
"He plays excellently, bringing the music to life and showing the brilliance of the compositions"
Classical Guitar
"An excellent musician"
Birmingham Evening Post
"Khan enthralled Lahore with the sweet sounds of his magical guitar"
Dawn, Pakistan 20/03/99
"His performance of Brouwer was very mature"
Nurtingen Leitung, Germany
"A sensitive artist whose capabilities were shown through a thoughtful choice of repertoire"
Daily Jeng
"A brilliant concert [he] showed us all the capabilities of his instrument"
Bangalore times 14/12/98
"A wonderful performance displaying great musical and technical skill"
Ottavio Negro. Composer
"The whole programme was played with conviction and demonstrated great sensitivity to tone and dynamics, well supported by an assured technique"
Classical Guitar
"A wonderful display of musicality and a calm assured stage presence"
Times of India 10/12/98
"A fascinating programme performed by an exciting young guitarist"
Time Out, London
"A packed hall, an enraptured audience of varied age and background including many guitarist, This is what greeted Adam Khan last week. His performance in the city was wonderful, the pieces he chose displayed his fine finger work and dexterous hands. The maestro played a wide variety of music, slow and melancholic contrasted by fast and merry."
Agnieszka Hindley. Times of India
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