Reviews

  • Gigi (2010)
    "[The] piano accompaniment works extremely well - especially as the pianist is the phenomenal Dominic Irving."
    - Lewis Cohen, Gazette & Herald

  • Rhythm of Life (2009)
    "The prodigiously talented Dominic Irving has been recruited as musical director and he is well supported by Claire Borovac on bass and Dave Sanders on drums."
    - Lewis Cohen, Gazette & Herald

  • The Soul of Wit (2009) [op. 76]
    "The Soul of Wit was masterly."
    - Thalia Myers

  • Concerto in D for Piano and Orchestra (2008) [op. 73]
    "A coherent and attractive piece with a particularly winning finale, written by the soloist. He delivered with fine rhythmic acuity and poise, and conveyed the lightness and humour of his score with charm and a sense of fun."
    - Stephen Savage

    "Effervescent and spirited playing... some dramatic and charismatic moments."
    - Christian Forshaw

    "Lucid playing with a pleasing freedom of rhythm. A pleasing work, fully composed through and very directional musically... the piano was made to sing. The finale displayed a nimble technique and a pleasingly humorous rounding-off of the concerto."
    - Brian Hawkins

    "Fluent and colourful playing that was expressive and stylish. Great fun - lots of energy and spirit!"
    - Peter Gane

  • A Bad Day at the Office (2008) [op. 65]
    "Many thanks to Dominic, who is our composer, for creating an excellent, detailed score in such a short space of time. I think it greatly enhances the film's overall quality... it really makes the film feel whole now."
    - Roger Cavallaro

    "What a difference the music makes! This has tied the whole thing together and is giving emphasis to the different points in the film where tension rises, but it isn't too intrusive elsewhere. Please give Dominic my sincere congratulations over this and I hope that he goes from strength to strength in his compositions."
    - Terence Burchell

  • Nine Blind Mice (2006) [op. 50]
    "I love it! Very witty and engaging... always fascinated by what can be made from such simple material. Get this one over to Peter Donohoe and his piano fest as soon as possible!"
    - users of SibeliusMusic.com forums

  • Rainbow Dance (2006) [op. 44]
    "Dominic Irving's score for [Rainbow Dance] found [the film's] inherent rhythm, and emergesed it with glorious elements of jazz and scoring reminiscent of 'traditional' cartoon scores. The score generated a humour of its own, shaping an otherwise ambiguous film with strong musical direction and a joyous, unstudied conviction."
    - Edward Lewis, ClassicalSource.com

  • Prelude for Piano (2003) [op. 22]
    "A most impressive piece, full of ideas and invention, presented in a very professional way."
    - Devizes Eisteddfod adjudicators

    "Dominic's performance of Haydn's Sonata in G Major was technically perfect and his maturity, at the grand old age of 17, now lends added depth to his performance. He also took the Simon May Trophy for the best composition. His [Prelude for Piano] was possibly the best ever heard in this class, splendidly compelling with more than a hint of George Gershwin-style syncopation."
    - The Swindon Advertiser