Süddeutsche Zeitung

"A touchingly told story, born from a sincere love of music...very emotional and inspiring..."

Münchner Merkur

‘‘A successful realization of an idea...a declaration of love for music...’’

Aichach aktuelles 2006

‘‘ The children were captivated by the music and marveled at the music Key Märkl awakened from his violin...’’

Landsberger Tagblatt:  Song of the Torero

‘‘ If you know Kim Märkl’s piece The Secret Box, you have experienced her emotional and expressive story telling.  For the Landsberg Guitar Festival, she has given us an another poetic story.  In the sold out city theater Song of the Torero was premiered by the Gruber & Maklar guitar duo and Alex Dorow.’’

Landsberg Kreisbote: 

‘‘Spellbound, fascinated and listening very quietly, children of all ages experienced a unique performance... Song of the Torero is a charming story. ’’

Aichach:  Dreams and the soul of music

‘‘The music told its own story.  It told of the dreams, wishes and hope we all have and relayed this to the audience.  Even the youngest listener sat perfectly still.’’

Landsberger Kreisbote:  Music Enchants

‘‘The story and music melt into one another and become an inseperable whole.  The piece gives an astonishing example of how a vast number of children can be excited by music. For 45 minutes the children sat still, and listened attentively to the engaging and demanding music, the motto of the ensemble being, that children can be challenged.’’

Munich Found Magazine

‘‘Thanks to the complex and beautiful music, the CD can be recommended for people of all ages, not only children...’’

Audio Book Tipps, internet

‘‘This story is carried by the inner calm of the narration and the harmony of its music..’’

Fonoforum  Magazine - Audio Book recommendation of the month

‘‘ With such beautiful tenderness and calm are children and young adults rarely told about music making...These are stories for people of patience, without action, because they take us on an inner adventure...The atmosphere of both audio books is enhanced by tender and melancholy compositions.’’

Süddeutsche Zeitung

‘‘With The Secret Box Kim Märkl pulled the entire audience into another world...Very inspiring and emotional in the best way.’’

Märchenspiegel

The music is pleasingly beautiful and composed to reveal the soul and grandeur of the violin.  The music is filled  with lyrical melodies which are easily understood.  The production is more than just entertaining, it is intent on portraying the magic of music..’’