“An imaginative programme compilation full of symbolism
- elegant and subtle. What a beautiful offer in our fast-paced times!”

“Melancholic and beautiful blossoms ... sublimely revealed inner world of emotions”

“Renaissance music at its best!”

“The ornamental skills of the ensemble are absolutely delicate”

“With Renaissance transverse flute, harp and two viols, the ensemble enchants with subtle, extremely beautiful atmospheric images.”

“The four musicians are perfectly attuned to each other in their playing.”

“As a lover of renaissance music one should not miss this musical treasure.”

“Bartz is a master at incorporating embellishments and variations into melodic lines. (...)
However, this is only possible because the flutist’s three colleagues (Giovanna Baviera, Anna Danilevskaia and Claire Piganiol) give her plenty of freedom. And they do so without compromising the unity of their ensemble playing for a moment. The flute, two violas da gamba and harp are perfectly attuned to one another.”

“Magnificent interpretations – it is difficult to imagine that this technically challenging repertoire could be performed with greater emphasis and intensity.”

“astrophil & stella breathe new life into 16th-century music.”