Downbeat: Erika Dohi “Myth of Tomorrow” Review
Phil Freeman of Downbeat Magazine reviews “Myth of Tomorrow”.
The Guardian: The Blind Banister – Original, Arresting and Eclectic
“These three works from Timo Andres showcase the US composer’s distinctive and accomplished musical language… It’s a highly accomplished disc all round.”
New York Times: In A Grove one of the Best Classical Music Albums of 2023
“A vividly immersive thriller... not a word or note is without purpose, and both are captured, if not enhanced, in this richly produced recording.”
Textura 2023 Top Picks: In a Grove
In a Grove provides further confirmation of Cerrone's singular gifts and why he's justly regarded as one of today's leading composers
BBC Music Magazine: In A Grove Review
Steph Power from BBC Music Magazine rates In A Grove with five out of five stars.
AnEarful: Monthly Listening
The way they create a soundscape in the recording really captures the mysterious and immersive spirit of Akutagawa’s work. It’s immersive, it's compulsively listenable.
Gramophone: In A Grove Review
In A Grove is an engrossing and complete experience... Cerrone evokes the fragility of memory from the outset... Metropolis articulates his economical writing for nine players with vivid nuance.
New York Times: Five Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
In A Grove is vividly produced… not a mere document of the premiere, but a creation of its own, carefully considered for the studio… commanding attention until the end.
Cultural Attaché: New In Music This Week
Our top pick is “In A Grove.” This is an opera that will linger long in my memory. Now it can find a place in your memory with the release of this album. I love it and can’t wait to see a full production (hopefully sooner as opposed to later).
Textura: "In a Grove" Review
In A Grove provides further confirmation of Cerrone's singular gifts and why he's justly regarded as one of today's leading composers.
“In A Grove” on TIDAL’s The Avant Garden
Our new album, In A Grove, is featured at the top of the TIDAL Avant Garden playlist , and also featured prominently on the Classical page in the TIDAL app.
WRUU: Interview with Christopher Cerrone and Stephanie Fleischmann
“In A Grove” composer Christopher Cerrone and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann recently spoke with Dave Lake at WRUU in Savannah.
Musical America: “In A Grove” Review
Christopher Cerrone’s haunting opera In a Grove is a good example of how to create something original and modern out of a timeless classic. Cerrone’s atmospheric score is deep and magical.
VAN Magazine: Trust the Truths on “In a Grove”
Chris Cerrone talks about the adaptation process, his favorite Billie Eilish song, the influence of his wife, and how he built an entire opera out of two chords.
National Sawdust Log: Playlist (Waves of light)
“William Brittelle – Spiritual America – Wye Oak, Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Metropolis Ensemble/Andrew Cyr (New Amsterdam/Nonesuch; due May 3, 2019)”
WNYC: Captivating Chamber-Electro-Pop by Emily Wells with Metropolis Ensemble
For this world is too ___ for you, Emily Wells works in the space between art-pop and neoclassical chamber music using electronic and acoustic instruments and hip-hop production in elegant layers to support her singular and dramatic vocals.

