Praise continues to roll in for the Delos recording of Ellen’s music. MusicWeb International’s review calls the Cello Concerto “exceptionally enjoyable, rich in diverse moods, glorious melodies, and catchy rhythms,” saying of the entire disc, “performances by soloists and orchestra are all one could wish for, and the sound quality is good.” The critic, David Barker, concludes by saying, “The Australian composer Graeme Koehne, whose music I love, has said that ‘music which does not set out to entertain often ends up being boring’. He clearly has a soulmate in Ellen Taaffe Zwilich. On the basis of this excellent recording, I will be seeking out more of her music.”
You can read the entire review here.
Kevin Filipski writes in The Flip Side, “Ellen Taaffe Zwilich writes music of bountiful imagination, and this disc of several orchestral works cements her reputation as among our very best contemporary composers.” Read the review here. And Phil’s Reviews for the Atlanta Audio Club says, “In the works heard on this album she reveals her mastery of all the elements that make for great music, including color, form, texture, and movement.” Read the review here.