Metropolis Ensemble’s KEXP Debut
KEXP presents Metropolis Ensemble, Erik Hall & Sandbox Percussion performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 10, 2026.
“Forward Into Light” Nominated for Prestigious Opus Klassik Award
Opus Klassik, Germany’s prestigious juried classical music prize, announced nominees for the 2026 awards, with a New Classic Award nomination for Metropolis Ensemble’s 2026 studio album, Forward Into Light, by Sarah Kirkland Snider.
Spectrum Culture: There Are No Bad Eggs In This Fabergé Henhouse
Snider stands beside her contemporaries without fear. Her sense of layering elevates her work, and the degree of care put into these is easily applaudable.
Radio France: Contemporary Album of the Week
Between immersive storytelling and sonic refinement, singer Sarah Kirkland Snider explores themes of perseverance and transformation. This album presents itself as a luminous portrait of a composer with a profoundly expressive language.
Musical America Reviews ‘Forward Into Light’
Clive Paget from Musical America reviewed Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light, on Nonesuch Records/New Amsterdam Records.
New Releases Mar 24: A Focus on Women Composers
Oliver Camacho and Adela Skowronski from WFMT reviews Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light.
Women Composers Across the Centuries
Tom Huizenga from WSHU highlights Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light.
‘Forward Into Light’ - Classical Candor Review
Karl Nehring reviews Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light, on Classical Candor’s “Recent Releases No. 81”.
Sarah Kirkland Snider’s ‘Forward into Light’ offers an immersive orchestral experience
Jennifer Hambrick from WOSU Public Media Interviews Sarah Kirkland Snider to discuss the recent release of her latest album, Forward Into Light.
Sarah Kirkland Snider Delivers ‘Forward Into Light,’ Her Most Ambitious Orchestral Statement Yet
Eric Alper reviewed Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light, on Nonesuch Records/New Amsterdam Records on his blog, That Eric Alper.
Presto Team Choices - February 2026 - Forward Into Light
Presto Music selects Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light, for their “February Team Choice”.
Cultural Attaché – Forward into Light
Craig L. Byrd from Cultural Attaché reviewed Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light, on Nonesuch Records/New Amsterdam Records on his blog, New in Music This Week.
Jon Sobel Reviews Sarah Kirkland Snider – ‘Forward into Light’
Jon Sobel from Blog Critics reviewed Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light, on Nonesuch Records/New Amsterdam Records.
A Closer Listen Reviews ‘Forward into Light’
Richard Allen from A Closer Listen reviewed Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light, on Nonesuch Records/New Amsterdam Records.
Gramophone: Sarah Kirkland Snider “Forward Into Light” Review
Pwyll ap Siôn from Gramophone reviewed Sarah Kirkland Snider’s new studio album, Forward Into Light, on Nonesuch Records/New Amsterdam Records.
Sarah Kirkland Snider Goes Forward Into Light
Judlyne Lilly interviews Sarah Kirkland Snider to discuss her new studio album, Forward Into Light, on Second Street Dreams.
Best of 2024: The Blind Banister
The New York Times, Gramophone, and NPR celebrate The Blind Banister in their "Best of 2024" lists.
Gramophone: The Blind Banister - Editor’s Choice
Wonderfully controlled and poised performance by cellist Inbal Segev in Upstate Obscura, Metropolis Ensemble under conductor Andrew Cyr in full control throughout, and the irrepressible Andres on top of his game in The Blind Banister and the solo piano piece Colorful History, I cannot recommend this album highly enough.
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.”
