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Wonderfully transcendant

12/05/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Feldman plays beautifully and brilliantly on his own contemporary compositions. While the music could be consider "avant-garde" it is at once emotionally accessible; expressive and soulful. The range of texture and color is truly astonishing. He extends the limits of the violin to the point of re-defining technique. While at the same time expressing a broad range of feeling; from sardonic wit to deep pathos, from ebullient joy to mordent despair, all without compromising the lush romantic beauty of the violin itself. This is a must have for the contemporary music listener and those that listen past categories alike."

Incredibly inventive, irresistibly listenable.

08/28/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you've not yet had the luxury of hearing Mark Feldman play, you're in for a wonderful treat when you hear this CD. He has a huge range of colors and emotions in his writing and his playing--not to mention his incisive intelligence and clever wit. This one is a must-own."