Reviews, mentions, and interviews
Photo courtesy of University of Oregon, Eugene 2023
Press
Yale News: Office Hours with...Maiani da Silva
Published March 23, 2023
by Susan Gonzalez
Violinist Maiani da Silva describes the “artistic agency” she feels performing new music, and a new project that is addressing the climate crisis.
Read: Here
The Violin Channel
Published March 15, 2023
Blackbird Creative Lab Announces 2023 Cohort
Read: Here
UO WIND ENSEMBLE SHINES IN PERFORMANCE
Eugene Weekly
"It is rare indeed to be transported by music so glorious, so seemingly endless that your only wish is to capture the moment to avoid the inevitable ending of an enthralling experience." Read: HERE
Meu arranjo de Quando O Carnaval Chegar (Chico Buarque), mencionado durante a palestra de Eduardo Giannetti no Instituto de Engenharia. Agradeço ao Instituto por incluir o meu trabalho!
Leiam mais AQUI
"Through music and acting, 8BB explored the daring, whimsical, complicated, and cyclical facets of Lang's interpretation of Stein. Watching each member of 8BB balance the music and text while maintaining the spirit of intent behind their actions was nothing short of spellbinding." –Josh Bottoms
"The musicians of Eighth Blackbird were mesmerizing to watch and utterly committed to the music. They played with exuberance – especially Duvall on drums. Langrée and the orchestra collaborated with buoyant, sensitive playing. One can hope that “Nine Mothers” will have many more performances. The audience approved with a standing ovation." –Janelle Gelfand
"These three pieces work wonderfully together to deliver a memorable and engaging album. The interplay between piano, cello and violin is wonderfully constructed and expertly executed." –Darren Rea
"Don’t know how long this video of @eighthblackbird playing the world premiere of “Nine Mothers” by
@kindsofkings with @LouisLangree and the @CincySymphony last night will be available to stream for free… jump on it now so you don’t regret missing it." –Steve Smith
Review: Ihr Opernratgeber
(Herausgeber: Sven Godenrath )
Souls in Transitions, Summa Trio (Navona Records)
"gefolgt von Streicherpassagen (...) die in ihrer dramatischer Intensität nur begeistern und einen mitreißen."
"The Summa Trio, another name new to me, catch the music’s energy and evocative qualities very nicely in naturally balanced sound. Recommended." – Guy Rickards
Eighth Blackbird (Maiani da Silva & Ashley Bathgate), Composer Viet Cuong Team with University of Arkansas Students.
LISTEN HERE
"Vollrath’s sure-handed scoring for violin, cello and piano creates effects almost orchestral in nature, ably performed by the Summa Trio, Los Angeles-based contemporary music specialists." -Michael Schulman
"If your New Year’s resolution involves stretching your ears to accommodate fresh sounds by innovative contemporary composers, both established and emerging, this invigorating double bill is just the ticket. The violin duo the Furies and the saxophone quartet ~Nois take on works by Eve Beglarian, Olga Neuwirth, Emma O’Halloran, Jennifer Walshe, Cassie Wieland, and others." –Steve Smith
"Their all-female composer program at Scholes transcended any notion of re-balancing the scales: a daring, cutting, and vulnerable performance probed deep questions about human nature, both directly and abstractly." –Aaron Wolff
Interviewing The Furies on P.M.S. (People Menstruate Show)
Meet The Furies ahead of their show at Art Share