Ensemble Lumière

"Happy music making of the highest quality, and I for one really relished every minute of it. Warmly recommended, and I swear to swallow my cap if you do not feel much better after listening to it." Hubert Culot (Music Web)

"The performances and recordings maintain the impeccable standards of this enormously interesting young label. I cannot urge you to buy this CD too strongly. I guarantee you will not be disappointed." Robert Matthew-Walker (Musical Opinion)

"Performances are as polished as they are sympathetic; the sound is a touch close at times but otherwise admirably real. A most attractive collection." Andrew Achenbach (Gramophone)

"Surprises littered the first of the Wigmore Hall's two birthday concerts. That Wind Divertimento [performed by Ensemble Lumière]; those songs, late and early, sung by Ian Partridge. So much to be thankful for, so much to enjoy." The Times

"A dazzling performance from Ensemble Lumière." Daily Telegraph

"The undoubted skill of the players was amply displayed... a most impressive sound... beautifully played with pulsating special effects... played with superb skill and humour." Grimsby Telegraph

"Lumière shines for music society...a wind quintet of outstanding quality...the members of the Lumiere Ensemble proved sparkling performers...beautifully judged...every challenge was met with confident aplomb and complete technical security...a group at one in musical intention...the afternoon workshop at St Joseph's Primary School was most successful and provoked a delighted response from children and staff." Cockermouth Times & Star

"Our students found the workshop most interesting and stimulating. The advice you gave the students on contemporary techniques was very helpful and valuable advice for the composers too. Thanks for a successful visit." Graham Hearn - Leeds College of Music

"The Ensemble takes pride in the fact that it champions contemporary music. Here was a programme that was not exceptionally difficult for the audience and sent them away with expanded horizons...The pure clarity of the flute contrasted with the deep string tone of the viola and the harp added a distinctive tone to the ensemble...The result was startling and the variety of tone colours was at all times fascinating." David Scholar (Chairman - Hertford Music Club)

"A brilliant, sparkling atmosphere almost visual in its effect [on the premiere of Cecilia McDowall's Arctic Circle - wind quintet & piano]...The Ensemble's evident enjoyment in performing was communicated to the audience leaving us all in a buoyant mood...A brief encore by Elena Firsova brought this enjoyable concert to a close leaving us looking forward to further performances of McDowall's enchanting Arctic Circle." Woking News & Mail