[…] The opening of [Time Frozen’s] first movement is here given a beautiful, pristine clarity, communing a quiet sense of deep disquiet, the drums gently causing the ground below to shudder. It’s about as gorgeous as i’ve ever heard any of Coates’ music performed, the circularity of the music indicating something of the “frozen” state of things, the orchestra moving gingerly forward in a pained procession made more plangent by the winds. … This is a deeply compelling album that sheds new light, and gives fresh energy and impetus, to Gloria Coates’ unique and remarkable music.” [reviewed in April] […]
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[…] The opening of [Time Frozen’s] first movement is here given a beautiful, pristine clarity, communing a quiet sense of deep disquiet, the drums gently causing the ground below to shudder. It’s about as gorgeous as i’ve ever heard any of Coates’ music performed, the circularity of the music indicating something of the “frozen” state of things, the orchestra moving gingerly forward in a pained procession made more plangent by the winds. … This is a deeply compelling album that sheds new light, and gives fresh energy and impetus, to Gloria Coates’ unique and remarkable music.” [reviewed in April] […]