Nephele Ensemble

'The concert opened with a charming work by Gossec, which set the tone of the evening. By this, I mean that the performance and the music was of a very high standard. The next work was Mozart’s Quartet in D major KV285.  I think that for most people this was the highlight of the evening. The flautist was on fine form, playing with beautiful tone, and finely con­trolled breathing and phrasing. The string trio provided a robust accompaniment which enhanced but never overwhelmed her.

....Whereas the previous works had been mainly flute with string accompaniment, this work (Nicholas Maw Flute Quartet) gave the string players a chance to show off their marvellous technique, both individually, and as a string trio. The lyrical tone of the viola and the versatility of the cellist were brought to the fore. The concert finished with Gordon Jacob’s light-hearted Four Fancies.'

(The Orcadian)

"Timothy Salter’s 'Aerial' provided the Nephele Ensemble with extended technique development and in all three movements an immediate desire from a receptive audience to hear it again – and soon. "

(Cumberland Chronicle)

'Prior to the evening concert, the Nephele Ensemble ran a masterclass for young musicians studying flute and strings at Queen Anne’s, with harpist, Celine Saout. They were joined by students from The Oratory Preparatory School. John Padley, director of music, said: “We were delighted to welcome the Nephele Ensemble to Queen Anne’s for the first in this year’s series of professional concerts. Their performance was outstanding and the pupils benefited greatly from the afternoon’s masterclass, commenting that it was extremely informative and made ideas and musical concepts very clear.”

(Henley Standard)