"The feeling of immediacy and positivity that Lieuwen's compositions give off must not be deceiving: they are songs rich in inventiveness, which solicit a concentrated listening, attentive to formal details, the variety of timbre solutions, and the melodic and harmonic developments that innervate these inspired and extremely enjoyable compositions".

"skilful execution, bright-eared and flawless in ample measure."

"Lieuwen’s music is so refreshing–he is contemporary but with a well-knotted connection to the past that eludes labels like “neo-classic” and resists stereotyping."

"Peter Lieuwen appeals on many different levels, and this offering demonstrates his recognisable and accessible style. His music is never boring, and speaks to a wide audience."

- Geoff pierce

"Sarumba, MSR’s third album of Peter Lieuwen’s music, is nothing less than seductive and transfixing from its first note to its last."

"The rhythmically stirring work effectively connects Brazilian dances such as the Samba, Rumba and the North Brazilian Baiao."

"This is Volume 2 of his music as recorded by that company (MSR), and it continues a series of warmly emotional and lively works performed with enthusiasm."

"This is a fascinating journey through a diverse selection of Peter Lieuwen’s orchestral music."

"Some terrific concertos from Peter Lieuwen make this MSR Classics new release a most welcome addition to the catalogue."

"This is a great CD. Go out and buy it. Want more? Well, keep reading!"

"This is extremely well-crafted, user-friendly and beguilingly seductive music"

"Driving rhythms, thoughtful music, and some lovely dynamics make his music worth more than passing notice."

All of these performances are recording premieres and to my ears all are excellent. The soloists in the concertos are especially convincing and Franz Anton Krager draws consistently spirited performances from the Slovak National Symphony Orchestra and Texas Music Festival Orchestra.

"All in all, the journey Lieuwen sets us upon on this CD is rich and rewarding."

"engaging conciseness and expansive tonal emotion"

"clear melodic lines, dreamy lyricism, and jazzy syncopation"

"One of the hallmarks of Lieuwen’s music is its crystalline clarity of line and structure."

"rippling minimalist rhythm and lyrical interludes"

"There are some finely written instrumental passages in this lovely work."

"Lieuwen’s melodies gorgeously float in orbit around the planet, and there’s affection in every bar."