”Beauty of tone, individuality of personal sound, flawless technique, flexibility, adaptability, musical curiosity – these are the foundation of Johan Dalene’s mesmerising performances.”

The Critic's Circle Awards are decided by the UK's most experienced professional arts journalists and critics on the basis of hearing the widest range of performances across the UK and Ireland. The association was founded 1913 and has over 500 members shared between Theatre, Music, Film, Dance, Visual Arts and Books. The Music Section of The Critic's Circle comprises 90 of the UK’s most respected critics and music journalists.