Ophelie Gaillard

This terrific sequel to A Night in London is every bit as varied and vivid as its predecessor, presenting a compelling portrait of Baroque Naples in all its eclectic glory: stomping tarantellas... — Katherine Cooper, Presto Music, October 2023 More…

By her own admission, Gaillard takes liberties in her realisation of this repertory, some of which perhaps are more successful than others…[She] comes into her own in the two concertos and sonata,... — Gramophone Magazine, July 2019 More…

Gaillard’s glorious cello playing keeps the emotion raw and immediate throughout the programme, grabbing us by the scruff of the neck with a red-hot interpretation of Schelomo. Her tone is vivid,... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2017, 5 out of 5 stars More…

the group's well-nigh impeccable ensemble and palpable enthusiasm make it an ideal vehicle for CPE Bach at his most stormy and passionate. In the concertos, the energy is lightly handled, Gaillard... — BBC Music Magazine, June 2014, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Gaillard maintains her identity as a classical cellist but displays a happy adaptability to her 26 hand-picked collaborator, not with the reserve of an outsider but with the invention of a passionate... — Gramophone Magazine, September 2015 More…