"... this is one of the most charming and delightful double CDs you will ever encounter. Light and jolly salon music of the very highest quality ..."
Edmund Whitehouse - The Light Music Society magazine – Spring 2017
This quintet music is a delightful departure from the standard woodwind quintet literature… This is a good addition to anyone’s collection of wind music.
American Record Guide
‘These bubbly versions [10 Pieces for Wind] by the Athena Ensemble, the only ones in the catalogue, are highly recommended at bargain price.
The Observer
Elgar was a slow developer, and these pieces written in his youth are hardly prophetic – but they’re craftsmanlike, charming and fun. This pioneering recording stands up well.
BBC Music Magazine
The pieces are treated to a bright and lively performance
Penguin Complete Guide
In spite of its youthful naivete, the music is unusually colourful and sensibly written, taking account of the various
degrees of skills in the performers. Delectable.
American Record Guide
The music is expertly performed with charm, sensitivity and imagination by the Athena Ensemble.
Classic CD
A delight, as well as essential for anyone wanting the whole of Elgar.
Elgar Society Journal