- “Six Strings marks the first full-length solo CD from Canadian classical guitarist, Brad Mahon. Aside from adding in some tasteful reverb in the mastering process, all the sounds on Six Strings are as Mahon cut them live in a studio setting. An outstanding classical guitarist, Mahon is clearly in his element here, covering a wide-ranging centuries-old repertoire of guitar masters – some of the big names like Tarrega and Villa-Lobos but all still deserving rediscovery. As this excellent sounding CD intends, it’s good to know that there are still devoted classical technicians like Brad Mahon on the scene reminding everyone about where the whole guitar world really began.” Robert Silverman, 20th Century Guitar magazine (New York)
- “The familiarity of the songs, coupled with the rich warm presence of Brad’s guitar, provides a very comforting and kind ambiance.” CD Baby
- “A very accomplished performer.” CBC Radio
- “…a delightful musical night and great spectacle for the audience.” Baiao Noticia, Portugal
- “The Oberon Guitar Trio prove themselves to be a highly competent trio who blend extremely well together in ensemble. Scattered throughout these excellent compositions are moments of high drama and excitement alongside passages of pathos and charm, all emotions with which the trio handle with ease and a good sense of musicianship.” Classical Guitar magazine (UK)
- “Three times the fun!” (Oberon Guitar Trio) Castlegar News
- “Solid performers in their own right, Ralph Maier, Brad Mahon, and Murray Visscher sparkle in the trio setting.” (Oberon Guitar Trio) Kaslo Concert Society
- “Everyone will find something enjoyable in this group’s diverse repertoire, which is played with virtuosity, humour, and sensitivity.” (Oberon Guitar Trio) Kimberley Daily Bulletin
- “The music was mellow, attractive and downright interesting…an afternoon of very enjoyable music…an intimate presentation…” (Oberon Guitar Trio) Daily Townsman
- “The Oberon Trio from Calgary was a delight. A very professional and well-blended sound made their Canadian program a pleasure. Their performance of Gagnon’s Alice in Wonderland was a treat, as was the work by Pascal Sasseville.” Guitar Victoria
- “The Oberon Guitar Trio have delivered a recording both enjoyable and impressively performed, making it a great addition to anyone’s music library.” Classical Guitar Canada
- “Intimacy was also a hallmark of four Nocturnes by the little-known Antoine Lhoyer, but that’s not because of their title. Many pieces of the 19th century, especially for piano, imitated the simple melody-plus-accompaniment style created by the sensitive Irish pianist John Field without any reference to night noises or lullabies. These Nocturnes, sounding a lot like Schubert, were well played. Equally well played and far more exciting was music with a Latin flavour. There was very pleasant music from Brazil by Celso Machado, from Cuba by the brilliantly inventive Leo Brouwer, and from Spain by the popular Manuel de Falla. Each one of these was more exciting than the previous, and the performance became more authentic, too. It was most impressive that some of this music was played from memory, and to know the duo is heading towards complete memorization of their repertoire.” (East-West Guitar Duo) Brantford Expositor
