“In an album named Frisson, you expect lightness and excitement – and we get that in spades… a celebration of the unique brilliance of the wind ensemble as a form… Nothing like the usual wind ensemble programmes… Sweeney shines… [the] synchronicity of the Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble [is] particularly apparent… The rich recorded quality gives the music a feeling of immediacy… Frisson brings surprises” ★★★★

“The Czech Philharmonic Wind Ensemble should need no introduction… theirs is a virtuosity of the highest order… This new album is a marvellous collection of music… At the heart of the programme is Cecile Chaminade’s mellifluous Flute Concertino, fitting Lolin’s wind-band setting like a glove… A frisson, indeed!”

“This is a very well presented, well played, beautifully engineered and skilfully arranged programme… “I would go as far to say that I think this is quite possibly more effective in this version than the full orchestral original.” (Lambert suite)

“Now it's time for our pick of the weekend, and it comes from conductor Shea Lolin, who presents Frisson, an exciting new album of music for Woodwind Orchestra, and his third recording with the principal Woodwind players of the Czech Philharmonic… The album features a superb program of arrangements for Woodwind Orchestra by Lolin himself… What an accomplished performance.”

“In this new album where the frisson is felt… the British conductor Shea Lolin with the woodwind section of the Czech Philharmonic and it must be said, the remarkable solo flute by the flautist Fiona Sweeney, offers us a journey in historical perspective from the early nineteenth century to the twenty-tens.”

“A fine range of works demonstrates the charm and versatility of this ensemble.”

“The warm Czech sound is perfect… characteristic richness and deep bass of the Czech Philharmonic… unfailingly beautiful… A beautifully programmed, supremely well executed disc.”

“Lovers of wind music will relish this album… Lolin fills out the musical textures so subtly it sounds authentic… Much to enjoy in Lolin’s wind textures and the band’s virtuosity… Sounds splendid”. ★★★★

“A tuneful start to the new year comes from the 19 woodwind players of Gramophone magazine's Orchestra of the Year in 2024.… the best package I have seen for some time. … A rewarding recording, especially the Krommer, and well done to the label for setting such a high standard both of performance and presentation.”

“The musicians’ wonderfully fluid performance, full of pulsating life, will fill listeners with enthusiasm for this beautiful partita,which is far too rarely played. In this arrangement by Shea Lolin, the musicians render it enchantingly as musical fun. Strauss’s Serenade is charming, as are virtually all of Shea Lolin’s arrangements.”

“Lolin manages to add a freshness and depth… outstandingly executed by the Czech Philharmonic players… The buoyancy in this project provides a template for the continuing evolution of the wind ensemble medium.”