★ ★ ★ ★½ “…the body language of (cellist) Barnes and harpist Heidi Krutzen drew the assemblage into their shared artistic vision so convincingly…..many welcome moments of emotional/intellectual bliss....." "Only virtuosi dare attempt this [Valeri Kikta - Sonata] - at times rhapsodic, frequently introspective - set of theme and variations.  It would be hard to imagine a more deeply felt. satisfying result." [Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival] - JWR International Directory of Fine Arts and Film

★★★★"The proverbial whole is greater than the sum of two parts as Canadian cellist Ariel Barnes joins harpist Heidi Krutzen on this new release. The duo, known as chamber ensemble Couloir, performs three contemporary works, which also showcase the exquisite melting pot of sounds and colours……arching luminosity."  (COULOIR/MAXWELL/MUHLY CD) ~ Winnipeg Free Press