What
the critics are saying about the Venere Lute Quartet... "...A
world of lightness, space and clarity. Seated around a table, conversing in music
with whispered tones, the Venere Lute Quartet helps sharpen our sense of hearing...
Un piccolo miracolo!" Nicoletta
Sguben - Amadeus Magazine (Milan)
"A
quartet of lutes opens up a host of exciting possibilities for harmony, intricate
rhythms, counterpoint, and syncopation, and they are all delightfully exploited
on this disc..."
Beth
Adelma - Early Music America Magazine
"Ultimately,
though it's the quality of the music and the performances that count. Of the former,
there can be no doubting; of the latter, one is on equally safe ground. Throughout,
the corporate tone [of the Venere Lute Quartet] is sweet and full, the phrasing
is relaxed and appropriately cantabile and the texture is light and clear. If
you relish the originals, I urge you to extend your appreciation of Palestrina's
art by hearing his music played on the 'Queen of Instruments' - you'll not be
disappointed."
William
Yeoman - Goldberg Magazine (review of Palestrina's
Lute CD)
"Everything
about the CD is good. The sound of the lutes is absolutely delectable… the
group seems to run the gamut of expressive effects that one can produce with such
an ensemble.…Very highly recommended..."
Chris
Goodwin - Lute News (the English Lute Society)
"…the
Venere Lute Quartet...performed delicate, tactile arrangements of Palestrina mass
movements and motets."
Allan
Kozinn - The New York Times
"...lots
of nimble divisions, by members of the Quartet...[played] with an infectious verve,
displaying a fine technical command..."
Christopher
Price - Goldberg Magazine (review
of Sweet Division CD)
"…a
unique recording to be sought for its originality...The quality of performance
throughout is highly accomplished...With Sweet Division it is not possible to
single out a best track, for all are a delight..."
Marc
Cramer - Renaissance Magazine
"…
refreshingly without pretense...each player is an accomplished musician and arranger...The
result is a small gem of an album that's perfect for both serious listening and
gentle back ground ambiance." Rob
Weir - Sing Out! Magazine
"...the
performances are impeccable...fans of both classical and folk styles of guitar
playing will enjoy the sound of this album, especially if they relish intricate
interplay between plucked stringed instruments... " Scott
Gianelli - The Green Man Review | 
