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‘A flat-out masterpiece in the genre. There are exquisite moments here, often reminiscent of the Berg Violin concerto, but with a Stravinskian rhythmic energy cloaked in an abrupt musical syntax that is strongly recognizable as Hyla’s own. I can’t recommend it highly enough.’

‘The album ends with a bracing 25 minute Violin Concerto (2001), played by Laura Frautschi, for whom it was written. And just when you think you have acclimated to Mr. Hyla’s raucousness, the music takes time to ruminate, with lacy, pensive violin writing and tender orchestra harmonies that pay subtle homage to the haunting Violin Concerto of Alban Berg.’ – Anthony Tommasini, New York Times, 6/13/04