“Writing solo pieces can be a challenge with instruments that have limited ability to explore, or suggest, harmonic regions.  Yet Anderson is canny when faced with such apparent obstacles.  He employs various techniques specific to each instrument in shaping compelling and mysterious narratives…brooding orations…sweeping and animated flights…expressive, vital commentary…piquant dialogue…engaging…All of the soloists are expert champions of Anderson’s inventive brainstorms.”

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