“…an evening of ‘exotic mystery, lyrical emotion and joyful celebration.”
- Michele LeTourneau, Northern News  

“Bernard himself is an astonishing musician. He plays like Ottmar Liebert, but with a little more warmth and a smattering of John McLaughlin-style velocity to boot.”
- Peter Jackson, The Telegram  

“…prodigious guitar technique…astonishing finger work.”
- Stephen Bouey, The Guardian  

“…gorgeous sound and polished performance…”
- ECMA Music Notes  

“Paul Bernard literally enchanted the audience with the virtuosity on the guitar.”
- L’Acadie Nouvelle  

“Este Mundo …earns the prestigious award…[the] East Coast Music Award for Instrumental Artist/Group of the Year [1999].”
- The Journal Pioneer