San Francisco Classical Voice‘s review of the Sonnets to Orpheus concert:
“Vestiges is unusually creative; I left wanting more…”
By Rebecca Wishnia
The New Yorker writes about MATA inaugural concert from the series of New Music from the Islamic World:
“Lullaby for Shattered Angels,” for the Debussyan combination of flute, viola, and harp), is affecting and well-made.”
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/a-showcase-for-new-music-from-the-islamic-world
By Russell Platt
Seen and Heard International‘s review of MATA’s inaugural concert from the series of New Music from the Islamic World:
“Lullaby for Shattered Angels (for viola, harp, and flute) had fluidity in the viola/flute partnership, punctuated by a stunning harp part, done with eloquence by Ashley Jackson. Commemorating Kurdish culture, Shirazi’s piece crosses over several nations…”
https://seenandheard-international.com/2017/07/absent-islamic-composers-increase-an-evenings-impact/
By Daniele Sahr
I Care If You Listen‘s review of MATA inaugural concert from the series of New Music from the Islamic World:
“Beyond a three-note Kurdish lullaby motif, little melody or meter anchored the audience’s temporality. Instead, they were pulled by the piece’s taffy adventure…”
https://www.icareifyoulisten.com/2017/07/mata-new-music-from-the-islamic-world/
By Lana Norris