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This album is easy to recommend

Double Reed News, Jeremy Polmear

“This album is easy to recommend. The Champs Hill recorded sound is full while never losing detail. The players of Lumas Winds are all excellent; they can create an integrated sound or stand out as soloists as required.”

Unfairly, I am going to make a special mention of Flo Plane’s low bassoon register: rich and warm, anchoring the sound while never dominating it. They all bring great commitment to whatever they play. They have linked this collection of six wind quintets to the theme of birdsong…

The recording:
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A truly shared musical vision

World Federation of International Music Competitions

An absolutely superb concert

Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire Concert Society

Impeccable ensemble

Skipton Music, Charles Dobson

A truly outstanding performance

Shropshire Star, Alan Swale

The Lumas Quintet… perform each work with élan

Gramophone, Guy Rickards

Accomplished and convincing

Music Web International, Stephen Barber

A group that projects great character

Concerts In The West

A lively group of excellent players

British Music Society, Ronald Corp

The greatest instrumental refinement and sensitivity

Pizzicato, Remy Franck

An absolutely brilliant disc

BBC Record Review, Andrew McGregor (transcription)

A totally committed performance

Ilkley Gazette, Chris Skidmore

The performances was illuminating

Charles Hutch Press, Charles Hutchinson

An outstanding quintet of players

Steve Crowther

Lively in their performance style

Seen and Heard International, Chris Kettle

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13/05/2026