Critiques

“I have now worked with Paul Lovatt-Cooper for some 12 years and found him to be an outstanding percussionist and a highly skilled composer - in fact, a true all-round musician.

His playing has contributed to major contest victories by both Fairey and Black Dyke bands and his latest compositions reveal him to be one of the most exciting composers on the brass band scene today.”
Rodney Newton
Composer, Arranger and Music Consultant.

“Paul Lovatt-Cooper is a composer who possesses considerable talent. He has already become a major force in writing new works for the brass world and in my opinion this will continue to be the case. Paul’s works are most original and he has something new to say regarding brass band composition. I have been delighted to commission Paul twice for major works for brass band in the last year. Each time Paul's compositions have received wide critical acclaim.”
Philip Biggs
Director - Great Northern Brass Arts Festival, All England Masters Brass Band Festival & Regent
Hall Brass Arts Festival.

“Paul is a breath of fresh air in the Brass Band Movement and we should capitalise on his extraordinary talents as much as possible before he inevitably moves on to different musicals spheres. All the music I have worked on and played by Paul Lovatt-Cooper  is absolutely fantastic.”
Dr Robert Childs
Conductor.

“Paul Lovatt-Cooper is an exceptional talent. He is one of that unique brand of composers who has the happy knack of pleasing both performer and listener yet maintaining substance to his work. This is indeed a rare talent, especially in one so young. His compositional style and innovative ideas seem to be breaking new ground with every new project. As both a conductor and a presenter it is always a pleasure to work with, or to comment on, his work.”
John Maines,
Radio Presenter.

"Paul Lovatt-Cooper is one of the most exciting composing talents of his generation. His uncompromising style produces music which appeals to audiences, and resonates with performers. He is without doubt a genuine artist."
David Childs
International Soloist.

“I count Paul Lovatt-Cooper as a valued colleague.  The excellence of his recent scores is unquestioned, and his inclusion as part of the 'Black Dyke creative team'  is a rare accolade, both of his professionalism  and of the high regard in which he is held by his fellows in the world's greatest brass band.” 
Professor Philip Wilby
Composer.

"Paul Lovatt-Cooper has a fantastic talent of composing music that is fresh and innovative. Where Eagles Sing is a terrific opener and is a good example of Paul's vital, exuberant and exciting compositional voice." 
Professor Peter Graham, Composer

“Paul Lovatt-Cooper is an outstanding musician. He has composed music of the highest quality that connects with both listener and performer. At this early stage in his career he is fast becoming a well sought after commodity.”
Richard Marshall
International Soloist, Principal Cornet with the Black Dyke Band