“He has really amazed us for his flawless and enchanting technique and his expressive
maturity, uncommon in such a young musician: warmness of the sound, breathing phrasing,
refined colours; you had the feeling that the artist and his instrument were one”
Il Risveglio Popolare (concert at Auditorium Mozart, Ivrea, November 2013)
“Tomasi performed another miracle at Klarisky Hall. (…) The young guitarist was a perfect match to his instrument. He chose two demanding compositions, never once hesitating in the whole evening, mastering them perfectly not only from a technical point of view, but also expressively, making his performance even more of a unique experience. Tomasi copes well not only with technique, but also with expression. This was shown also in his interpretation of Nocturnal after John Dowland op. 70 by Benjamin Britten. This hell of a challenging work in which the artist has to keep track of every single tone, of every single phrase, so that the listener can appreciate the complex musical structure, is a challenge for any guitarist. Slow passages alternated with rapid sections played at an extremely fast tempo and the cryptic structure (and it is the artist’s task to create a comprehensible whole) were so natural for Tomasi, as if it were a work for a child or he himself had written it. Tomasi is the music he plays not only formally and expressively, but also from a compositive point of view. Therefore, there was not a single mistake, so Klarisky Hall enjoyed the evening with a wonderful artist, wonderful compositions and wonderful composers. Our eyes couldn’t believe that they were watching such a young person, as it requires an experienced artist who has matured both technically and expressively, but in particular mentally to perform
such a repertoire. The young Italian, who is just 24 years old (…), showed remarkable maturity – not only for his technical and expressive qualities, but also for his humanity and personality. Our well-educated audience at Klarisky Hall appreciated as well – thanks to the never ending applause, Tomasi had to play an encore and honestly I admit that I wouldn’t mind if the applause lasted until today.”
Moja Kultura (concert at Klarinsky Hall, Bratislava, June 2016)
“Tomasi’s excellent musicality and wonderful sound from his Philip Woodfield’s guitar fitted
extremely well with his colorful program (especially Takemitsu, and Britten) and proved to
everyone that his artistic sense will lead him to a promising career.”
Gendai Guitar Magazine (concert at Hakuju Hall, Tokyo, December 2017)
“(…) The second part of the concert was entirely dedicated to the nineteenth-century genius Giulio Regondi: Tomasi engaged in two works which only a few guitarists perform due to the
terrible technical difficulties, the studies n. 2 and n. 4. A challenge which the musician from Pavia overcame with skill and sensitivity thanks to a sparkling and very precise touch. Afterwards, he played Introduction and Caprice op. 23, another difficult and virtuosistic work by Giulio Regondi: during the fifteen minutes-long piece, Tomasi proved his technical ability, adding color and vigour (when needed) to the work with an astonishing ease.”
Il Cittadino (concert for Atelier Chitarristico Laudense, September 2018)
“A new record premiere has been displayed with incredible assurance to our listening. It is Davide Giovanni Tomasi’s, a 26-year-old guitarist from Pavia, and it is no less than a masterpiece (…) A record of great merit that confirms the authority of a performer of the highest level capable of hazarding such an ambitious programme and of disclosing it with his strong personality.”
Seicorde * – (To The Edge Of Dream, 2018)
“Before the break, Davide Giovanni Tomasi gave his listeners an anticipated highlight of the program, the famous chaconne by Johann Sebastian Bach (…). It was immediately noticeable how important this music is to him. Its charisma had the effect of a quiet plea in the restlessness of our present. There was not a lack of effect in the hall – absolute silence for a long time, then a great applause. (…) An evening that should remain in the special memories of the guests.”
Suddeutsche Zeitung – (concert for Iffeldorfer Meisterkonzerte, September 2018)
“What a guitar evening! Excellent, rich, magical, with original music and a great young talent. He is not a guitarist of wild, gritty grasp, he does not aim his magnificent technique to superficial circus effects, but to the finest quality, drawing artistry from the music itself.”
Tiroler Tageszeitung – (concert for Meister und Kammerkonzerte Innsbruck, January 2018)