‘…inspired stylish performances under [conductor] Philip Headlam…‘

The Guardian

‘Meanwhile, top honours go to Philip Headlam, not only for his proficient conducting but also for instigating and programming this concert and the Swept Away season…’

Arts Desk

‘…Friday’s riotous feast, pungent with winds and corruscating voices, conducted by Philip Headlam’

The Times

‘…a jazzier world [than the Toch] though it also features plenty of its composer’s [Hindemith’s] characteristic Motorik which was exhilarating….under Philip Headlam’s baton.‘

Opera

‘…and you can’t really praise more highly. Intelligent playing. Intelligent concert.’

Winnipeg Free Press

‘Philip Headlam’s advocacy for this fascinating genre of 20th-century music – conveyed with the perception and enthusiasm of his direction – deserves every commendation.’

Distant Sounds.com