Lawson Taitte of the Dallas Morning News reviewed the new Metropolis Ensemble album Avner Dorman's Concertos: "...These pieces reveal a strong common profile with tragic ferocity lurking under the sparkling surfaces." Read the article...

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David Hurwitz of Classics Today reviewed Avner Dorman's Concertos, and awarded the album a coveted 10/10 rating for artistic quality and sound quality.

"...Metropolis Ensemble under Andrew Cyr sounds absolutely terrific no matter what Dorman asks them to do. This is really good stuff, a genuine discovery, beautifully played and excellently engineered. It will make you feel good about the future of contemporary Classical music."

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Michael Barone of KSJN Minneapolis on Avner Dorman's Concertos:

"Intrigued by Baroque music since childhood, Dorman has created a collection of 'modern' pieces imbued with the formal clarity and rhythmic energy of 18th century music. Make no mistake, these pieces sound 'new', but they also sound fresh and friendly, and surprisingly 'original', despite the obvious derivations. Performances are breathtakingly fine, and if you pass by this album you're missing out on a disarmingly satisfying production. Go for it!"

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Sterling Beeaff named Avner Dorman's Concertos the CD of the Week on KBAQ Phoenix, hailing the recording as "new and delightful... a guilty pleasure... a journey of light and color... and a generous doorway into something new." Listen to the broadcast:

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Naxos features Avner Dorman's Concertos on their podcast, hosted by Raymond Bisha, highlighting the album's liner notes and some great highlights from the recording itself. Listen to the podcast...

Naxos also features painter Joe Fig, whose artwork "Inka's Floor" graces the cover of the album. Joe's new book Inside the Painter's Studio was published in 2009, and dives into his creative process as he explores the daily routines of other artists. Read the article...

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