Press & Accolades

“Allison Hughes is as agile a flutist as one could wish for, with a fine tone and a lovely feeling for the long line (and the breath control that that implies.) Add Joseph Van Doran’s rhythmic strength dynamics subtlety, and technical precision, and you have a duo whose partners were obviously meant for each other.”
-Fanfare Magazine

“Allison Hughes’s flute sound is nicely malleable, adjusting to the various moods Piazzolla conjures, with Joseph Van Doran subtle and rhythmic on the guitar. The level of accuracy of ensemble is astonishing…”
-Fanfare Magazine

“Duo Alterity gave an absolutely stellar performance as the second installment of the CGS Winter Concert Series... Curiosity was piqued as the duo featured Alexis Carrier's El Anhelo played on a beautiful glass flute, as well as classic tangos by Astor Piazzolla, a highly expressive Romeo & Juliet suite by Ned Rorem, and an image-provoking trio of pieces called From the Dreaming by Phillip Houghton. Duo Alterity performed to a full audience amidst a backdrop of local photography by Jack McConnell at the Windsor Arts Center...”
-Connecticut Guitar Society

“Duo Alterity brings a level of authenticity and emotional connection that is inspiring. The pieces are vibrant. The listener gets the sense that the performers really ‘own’ the music and are playing from a place of passion. One is immediately drawn into the narrative of the compositions.”
-The Guitar Journal

“This is a first class production… fully exploits the myriad colors and playing techniques available from these two fine instruments… shown with virtuosity and interpretive skills… an enjoyable experience, bringing many smiles along the way.”
-David Rowe, Classical CD Reviews

 “Duo Alterity is one of the most captivating chamber ensembles... They excel in performance and in connection with their audience in compelling ways. A Duo Alterity concert is a delight to experience!”
-Dave McLellan, Curator, Hartt@Home, The Hartt School-

“…beautiful, expressive, hauntingly evocative… great clarity of line & texture… real expression in the performance…”
-Phoenix Classical

“I recently attended a brilliantly performed concert by Duo Alterity. Duo Alterity is rapidly emerging as one of the premier Flute and Guitar Duos on today’s concert stage. Their innovative programming coupled with their informative concert dialogue combine to produce musically charged and enjoyable performances. Whether performing standard repertoire or works recently composed for them, their presentation and performance always produce a musically exciting and enjoyable concert.”
-Richard Provost, Professor Emeritus and Founder of the Hartt School Guitar Department, University of Hartford

“Duo Alterity is a remarkably talented and engaging ensemble... Their zest for contemporary music shines through in every performance, and their zeal for diving into new compositions is abundant in their work with emerging composers.”
-Aaron N. Price, Artistic Director & Co-Founder, Connecticut Summerfest, Inc.

“I enjoyed your performances very much. I am absolutely amazed at the kinds of literature by major composers you are able to bring to life. Your presentation to the students was well thought out and programmed very well. You included a lot of variety and explained the background of the pieces to them which built a lot of interest.”
-Brandon Vennick, Music Director, St John Paul II Parish