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"Inimitable verve and spirit… It is clear that the orchestra members effortlessly draw upon all the stylistic elements of their homeland… skill and extroverted vigor.
“The American Composers Orchestra finds in conductor Rei Hotoda a source of inspiration for interpretations with an American flavor.”
"America in Weimar isn’t an album you go to for easy listening or necessarily for pleasure. Though pleasures and delights abound, this album speaks to our current moment in ways that transcend the need for pleasures. It’s a rallying cry for a country desperately needing to pay more attention."
"The artistic quality as well as the technical realization is of very high level. The musical qualities of pianist and conductor Rei Hotoda, accordionist Felipe Hostins, and mezzo-soprano Chrystal E. Williams are a sure guarantee of an outstanding result."
"Rei Hotoda conducts the score with a clear sense of balance, maintaining its energy without sacrificing the clarity of the orchestral lines."
