"A highly structured celebration of alliteration and assonance…the soprano’s cantillations negotiated sections of misterioso chanting, thematic folksong, and dramatic exclamation-all artfully employed by Agócs" - THE BOSTON MUSICAL INTELLIGENCER

"Draws fine imagery…wondrous ease and flow...a hypnotic Bolero-like feel" - VANCOUVERCLASSICALMUSIC.COM

"Crystallography set poet Christian Bök‘s words into ecstatic vocal incantations...instruments flowed slowly, wrapping around the central vocal line, and the percussionist laid down a robust processional rhythm" - THE BOSTON GLOBE