First Hand

Saram’s near-perfect intonation and his introspective cast, not always an asset when thrusting forward movement is needed, come into their own [in the cadenza of the Concerto]... it’s good to... — BBC Music Magazine, September 2021, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 3 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

it is an eclectic assemblage of music that nevertheless reveals much about the artists, both Sri Lankan by birth. The contributions from each of the musicians reflect some of the major influences... — Gramophone Magazine, December 2011 More…

The wind ensemble is most effective in the rousing battle pieces, where one senses less the absence of words and voice. Blondel’s playing throughout is finely controlled – phrased and articulated... — BBC Music Magazine, May 2019, 4 out of 5 stars More…