Tamas is a truly excellent performer. A difficult and challenging work, Tamas' bold toned personality glided through the first movement, sang gorgeously through the arching second movement, and nimbly jumped with joy through the last. 

The orchestra felt as though under the unforgiving light of a microscope because of the theater's lack of resonance, reverb or personality. The sound was pure strings and required that every nuance be controlled; every entrance, dynamic and cut-off perfect. They met this challenge. I am thouroughly pleased. It may have been the best performance of this work, yet.

Fortunately, it was recorded. Unfortunately the air conditioners were loud and even clangy, sounding as if gremlins were rehearsing a percussion and dance number on the vent louvres above. 

I am ever grateful to the Haddocks, who supported me so generously, without whom these concerts would have been sorely underrehearsed (thank you Edye and Robert for coming!); to Maestro Christopher Wilkins, who has blessed my life with his generous spirit; and to Tamas, who poured his prodigious musicianship and musical heart into its preparation, and, finally to the 22 string orchestra members, who nailed this very difficult work for every performance.

I am also thankful for Paul, Brian, Cody and Jaymes for their professional skills in audio - being able to leave the recording process to attend to my more important role as composer for these concerts. To Al and Paula, who Joy and I love and are so lucky to know and to be loved by; Bev, our constant friend, my new musical brother Robert, and my dear family.