"In "Exquisite Fires", Linda Bouchard proves herself one of the important composers of her generation."

National Public Radio (USA) "All Things Considered" November 4, 1998 Tom Manoff

"There's an uncommon richness in this CD of five orchestral works by Linda Bouchard - a richness of soul as well as craft; of emotional range as well as orchestral palette."

The Toronto Globe and Mail, August 21, 1998 Tamara Bernstein

"In addition to a great mastery of the orchestral medium, we can identify a definite skillfulness in suggesting contrasts by way of a careful use of available instrumental effects, particularly in the strings An important disc, a captivating sound recording."

Le Journal de Montréal, 27 Juin, 1998, Alain Bénard

"...quite stunning, superbly orchestrated and thoroughly engrossing....Let me say it again: This is wonderful music, wonderfully played. Go get it."

The Ottawa Citizen,May 9, 1998, Richard Todd

"This is one of the finest Canadian albums of the season."

The Toronto Star, August 22, 1998 , William Littler

"Bouchard, wether through craft or inspiration, has managed to place herself squarely in the long and venerable tradition of orchestral composition, which is not easy accomplishment in our time."

The Ottawa Citizen, July 25, 1997, Murray Dineen

"Immediately striking. Full of musical ideas, an especially refined sense of orchestration and a glimpse into something truly wonderful."

Le Devoir,(Montréal) November 2, 1995, François Tousignant