“… Prior releases have been critically acclaimed, and I am happy to jump on the bandwagon. This is exquisite playing… In sum, you might think that an ensemble consisting of three trumpets, three trombones, and a tuba would be unable to offer enough coloristic variety to sustain interest over an hour. Instead of the unrelieved brightness, however, we get tonal warmth and richness. The players blend superbly with each other, and where appropriate they stress the music’s lyricism rather that its brilliance. If you enjoy the sound of brass instruments, this disc is recommended without reservation. A lovely recorded balance completes the picture.”
Henry Fogel – Fanfare – January/February 2022
“For the seventh installment of its successful Naxos series, the British brass septet Septura has recorded transcriptions of Gershwin’s An American in Paris and Three Preludes, as well as Copland’s Quiet City and Appalachian Spring Suite. Septura’s very virtuosic playing is impressive …” ****
Remy Franck – Pizzicato.com.lu – 16 May 2021