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“A beautiful tone, a very musical style with great passion, which shows in expression and mastery of technique.”

— Ulli Reiner

“Bravi! You capture the vast spectrum of emotions and characters in this music beautifully. I commend your attention to all the details in the score, and that you render them in your own voice as an ensemble..”

— Rebecca McFaul, Professor, Violin and Chamber Music, Utah State University

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“When you hear their energy, the precision and unity of the phrasing and pacing, you can see why they won the Fischoff Competition.”

— Peter Dugan

“After winning first prize in the junior string division of the prestigious 47th Annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition this past spring. The Phillips Trio most definitely did not take the summer off.”

— Andover Magazine

“A rising music star to look out for.”

— Great Composers Competition

The Philharmonic Association is honored to have played a role in nurturing Luke’s truly inspiring creative drive. He has not only won an impressive award, but successfully discovered the true joy that comes from music.

— Philharmonic Association

“High degree of accuracy and impressive artistic interpretation…”

Joseph Gimbel

“ENKOR provides a unique and extraordinary opportunity for young musicians to be heard and recognized by major artists, teachers, and influential people in the music industry.”

—ENKOR Competition

“The strong technique and profound artistry with which violinist Luke Henderson plays the Violin Concerto in E minor by Mendelssohn will amaze audiences. His command of the violin is masterful.”

—Maestra Jessica Morel, Winston Salem Symphony

“We are pleased to announce that Luke Henderson has been selected as the 2018 New England Philharmonic Young Artist Competition winner! ”

— New England Philharmonic

“A rising music star to look out for.”

— Great Composers Competition

“The concert opened with a solid Adagio from Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor, S. 1001 by J. S. Bach performed by 13-year old Luke Henderson, this year's Halbig Award winner. He played with confidence and secure intonation.”

— William Thomas Walker, CVNC

“Compelling performance and great presence with mastery of technique, beautiful phrasing and direction within the music.”

— Georgia Philharmonic