Nederlands Gitaarduo
The Netherlands Guitar Duo (1983-1998)
Competition
First prize 'CONCOURS INTERNATIONAL DE GUITARE EN DUO', 1989, France, Montelimar.
Concert & workshop locations
The Netherlands: o.a. in Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Doelen Rotterdam, Vredenburg Utrecht, International Guitar Festival Amsterdam
Europe: France, Great Britain, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany
Outside Europe: Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka
Broadcast
The Netherlands: NOS - VPRO - VOO - NCRV - KRO – EO
France, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka
Discography
WORKS FOR TWO GUITARS" (PARTRIDGE 1182-2)
MENDELSSOHN - SCHUBERT - GRANADOS - FRANCK - BRAHMS
NEDERLANDS GITAARDUO (ESCAPE 1001)
PIAZZOLLA - KLEIJNJANS - GNATTALI - OTTE - BEATLES/BROUWER
DUTCH WORKS FOR TWO GUITARS
J.ANDRIESSEN - OTTE
Reviews from the press
"Mendelssohn: well played, sensitive and exciting" - Fanfare
"Deeply impressed by perfect ensemble playing" - International Guitar
"Hohe Klangkultur; hochempfindliches Tempo rubato" - Brüggener Zeitung
"Valses Poéticos: the ultimate in idiomatic persuasion" - Classical Guitar
"Artistic courage and flamboyant performance style" - Fanfare
"Une prestation de qualité, un programme fort séduisant" -Ouest France
"Outstanding performance; well chosen programme" - International Guitar
"Remarkable virtuosity and extraordinary musicianship" - Fanfare USA
"Artistic arrangement of Brahms's Theme and Variations" - American Record Guide
"Besonders interessant: Mendelssohns 'Lieder ohne Worte'" Schaffhauser Nachrichten
"Impressive performance Brouwer's 'Per suonare a Due'" - Classical Guitar
"Otte's arrangements never lost the essence of the original musical message; rapturous applause an indication that the audience recieved and understood" - Jakarta Post