“One of Australia’s most intriguing postmodern voices.”

“A clever and entertaining piece... Sophistication of technique, mastery of orchestration, nostalgia and genuine affection - all play their part in Koehne’s tribute.”

“Graeme Koehne has led the way and found greatest success, not by a crass selling out to popularism but by integrating popular sounds with classical forms and techniques.”

“Breathtaking, unashamedly tonal, brilliantly orchestrated and immediately appealing.”

“... if Graeme Koehne’s Inflight Entertainment is not the most drily intellectual work the Melbourne Symphony will tackle this year, it’s certainly the coolest.”

“... sent a ripple of delight through the audience... unmistakable Koehne, full of irresistible Latin beats and tongue-in-cheek dramatics.”

“Graeme Koehne wrote the symphonic material, and his ability to fuse nostalgic melodies with his modern sense of orchestration is an asset to this dance musical.”

“Drawing on the rhythmically propulsive energy of Latin American popular styles ... goading the listener into an intoxicating dance ... a wild and raucous vehicle for James Morrison.”

“Drawing on popular music, film scores and dance styles, Koehne creates a distinctive contemporary orchestral language.”