"His technique and his musicality have revealed an unusual confidence, the dynamism and the sensibility of a true musician" (Le Soir - 1985)

"A playing full of contrasts... an amazingly wide sound" (Basler Zeitung - 1991)

"The beauty of the sound, the clean technique, the joy and the elegance that sparkle in his playing" (Il Corriere del Ticino - 1992)

"A quality of sound and a fascinating phrase... EP was the climax of the evening" (Giornale di Brescia - 1992)

"Inspired and convincing, EP was perfect" (La Repubblica - 1992)

"A superb flute-soloist" (New-York Times - 1992)

"Times of intensity, marked with brightness, romance, density and lyricism... all the qualities of this rigorous and inspired youg artist" (Journal de Geneve, 1992)

An "artist of distinction, whith an impressive technique... a warm and powerful sound... a superb interpretation, marked with generosity and passion" (Gazette de Lausanne - 1993)

"He indentifies himself so with the piece that he continually seems to create it, thus giving a natural and living breath" (Winterthur - 1993)

"He will win the concert halls allover the world [...] He shows an untill today ignored ability to modulate the sound of the flute, amazing dynamics that go from a fine and delicate sound to an astonishing strength... He has a natural sense of music" (Frankisches Volksblatt - 1994)

"Mozart wrote in his letters about his little taste for flute. If he had heard EP, he would have certainly changed his mind. Pahud seems to make one with his instrument, as if it were an extension of his breath... His strong musical personality expresses itself with both modesty and confidence and carry along the other musicians" (Bote vom Main - 1994)

"EP is without any doubt an outstanding artist" (Wiesbadener Tagblatt - 1994)

"An exemplary soloist, with a beautiful round and powerful sound" (Frankfurter Allgemeine - 1994)

"A lot more than just the melody lines: a brilliant technique, a perfect breath, but also the spiritual perception and penetration of the music.. EP already belongs to the masters of his instrument" (Stuttgarter Nachrichten - 1994)

"A well read elegance, an accomplished phrase, an outstanding presence" (Berliner Morgenpost - 1994)

"A warm sound and a generous presence" (Le Monde - 1994)

A "french flutist of an immense talent, who was superb!" (Le Figaro - 1995)