Luminate Records founder, Jeremy Watt talks a little about the fledgling classical music label.

Coates: Three Lyric Pieces: Ben Dawson

“Three Lyric Pieces represents Eric Coates’ only mature work for the piano and are almost entirely forgotten nowadays – pity as they are ear-catching miniatures, full of charm and Ben Dawson, thoroughly imbued with the Coates style, plays them with tremendous flair.”

John Wilson, Conductor – Sinfonia of London

Mignone: Sixteen Waltzes for Solo Bassoon- John McDougall

“The playing is just incredible, a joy and an inspiration. The liner notes, with beautiful descriptions of each Valsa, give great depth and further meaning to each track.”

Jim Rodgers, Contrabassoonist with Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra

Eccles: Sonata in G minor- Jeremy Watt

“After having just heard your playing of the Eccles with Ukulele I felt compelled to write you a fan letter because I was so blown away by your brilliant and musical performance! You are an amazing artist and I’m so glad that you made this recording…I never would have dreamed that this sonic combination of instruments would be possible!”

Gary Karr, International Double Bass Soloist

Brumby: Suite for Four Double Basses – Jeremy Watt

“Three melodious movements, by turns lyrical and (in the central scherzo) dazzlingly virtuosic”

Richard Bratby – The Spectator, Gramophone & The Arts Desk