“....Philippe Schartz adopts a suitably vibrato-laden tone, and is more than equal to the technical demands of the work.....”
“....soloist and orchestra are firing on all cylinders.”
Gramophone March 2010
Trumpet Renaissance
Chandos Chan 1052
“ Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s Endless Parade one of the more substantial celebrations of trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger’s virtuosity ......now has a worthy successor.”
International Record Review 2010
Chandos Chan1052
“....this is a fine showcase for Philippe Schartz’s playing.”
Cyclic Defrost, January 11 – 2010
Trumpet Renaissance
Chandos Chan1052
“ A very fine disc indeed.”
Classical Source , January 18 – 2010
Trumpet Renaissance
Chandos Chan1052
“ Trumpet Renaissance proves a fascinating collection of styles and approaches to writing for the instrument, as well as being extremely well played and recorded.”