Testimonials

I see an outstanding potential in Luc De Winter’s work… I see it as being authentic… His music has led me to believe that Zen meditation should not merely consist of struggles, pain, and self-torture. Instead, it should be comfortable, easy, and joyful. Practice should be open to people of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and physical conditions and capabilities. Doesn’t awakening belong to everyone?

I truly enjoyed it. Played it for some friends who did as well. Was it Mircea Eliade who said that a religion can be said to have truly arrived in a new culture when a tradition of great art is inspired by that religion. Your contribution indicates this process is well underway.

A remarkable feat, to bring into the polyfonic style the great Zen sutras, rendering them with such great beauty! As a co-translator of some of these ancient texts, I was grateful to have the opportunity to hear them in this completely extraordinary setting. I have deep admiration for the composer Luc De Winter, and his courage and talent in re-composing the heart of the Zen world.

I was stunned, listening. And truly grateful.
Luc de Winter’s beautiful music moves across space and time.
Thank you, Luc, and Ensemble Polyfoon.

Thank you, Luc.  You quite simply give a gift with your work and I so hope it reaches a wide audience.