"Clare Howick launched herself into the turbulent waters of Elgar's violin concerto, emerging triumphant some 55 minutes later having revelled in this great work's many emotions. I have no hesitation in declaring this to be the finest concert I've reviewed in 45 years."
Elgar Concerto - Chelmsford Weekly News
"Her playing threaded expression with authority... strength of personality and clean-edged definition... a singing quality... an artist of exciting potential."
Mozart no.5 - The Surrey Comet
"...showed outstanding musicianship... choice of programme was very varied...demonstrated sensitivity and depth of maturity."
Recital - Halifax Evening News
"...strikingly sensitive...exciting..."
The Four Seasons - The Oxford Times
"....passion and panache...played with real feeling and obvious relish."
Recital - Newark Advertiser
"...splendidly exciting...triumphant..."
Elgar Concerto - Essex Chronicle
"...impressive soloist...effortless command...brilliant display of technique...depth of feeling..."
Elgar Concerto - Reading Chronicle
"...model performance...sweet and elegiac in tone, yet with the requisite power."
Beethoven Concerto - The Surrey Comet
"...excelled and enthralled..."
Korngold Concerto - The Surrey Comet
"...great musicianship and flair for performance..."
Bruch Concerto/Beethoven Romance - Chesterfield Symphony Orchestra
"A very fine violinist - excellent tone and facility. I enjoyed her playing very much - some truly stirring moments."
Recital - Martin Lovett of the Amadeus Quartet
"...marvellous solo contributions from Clare Howick at the Leader's desk."
CBSO/Symphony Hall (The Birmingham Post)