Shunske Sato - Violinist, conductor
"Working with Ernst Coutinho was a joy, because we were, in fact, never “working”. Ernst listens, encourages, thinks along, empathises and reads you and your intentions like a dear, trusty friend. As a former violin player, he deeply understands what it takes to bring a musician to his or her best, and will love and become passionate with the music as much as you do. He and I were also a great fit because genuine, risk-taking, energetic music-making was more important to us than being "note-perfect”. Shuann Chai and I recorded with him the complete violin sonatas of Beethoven: a massive, intense undertaking which I could not have imaged a better partner for." Shuann Chai - Pianist
"Thanks to Ernst, I was able to realize my recording project in a personal and immediate way. He is someone who thinks with you and listens with you, and does it with patience, kindness, and professionalism. I’m so grateful for the chances I’ve had to work with him!" Butter Quartet
"What a joy and privilege to collaborate with Ernst! We felt immediately like he understood our vision and had the incredible skills to communicate with us and make it a reality!" Luis Cabrera - Double bass
“Working with Ernst is an absolute pleasure, he is dedicated, and gets involved into your project as it is he is own, with patience and ideas, and tryes to listen and watch for the details and nuances you are looking for while helping you to find the broader landscape and take the right risks” Adriaan Feyaerts - Percussionist at RPhO
"I had a wonderful recording session with Ernst! From pre-production until long after. His professionalism, know-how from his musical background and ear for detail are just some of the reasons one should work with him. Also… he’s a super nice guy :)" |
Cecilia Ziano - Violinist at RPhO, KCO, MCO, SCO
"I’ve worked with Ernst for a very stressful situation: record videos for a Concertmaster position. He is super prepared, extremely calm and he has very good ears, not only for notes, but for music! In my opinion behind the mics, whatever you’re doing, you need someone you can trust 100% and make your work easier not stressful and someone who removes pressure on something that is already very difficult. Ernst is someone like this. He has an amazing taste about sound and he is always listening and understanding what your needs are. He has a lot of experience with top class orchestras and musicians, he is very reliable timing wise and very honest person. I can only recommend him!" Beth&Flo - Piano duo
"After three intensive recording sessions over the past 6 years, we can say that Ernst as a sound engineer is a perfect combination of professionalism and fun. Leaving us the artistic freedom that we want but at times adding nice musical suggestions. Reassuring us when energy was low and celebrating with us when a good take was a wrap. A wonderful collaboration!" Duo LeCoultre & VanHees - violin/viola and guitar
"Ernst Coutinho is a very reliable and solid sound engineer. He thinks along with the musicians which can be very helpful. It was a pleasure to work with him!" Julia Wedman - Violinist & producer
“Working with Ernst was such a pleasure! He has great ears, amazing focus and energy, a LOT of patience and a very positive attitude! Perfect qualities for what he does! I hope we will work together again soon!!!” |