13 and 15 February – Time’s cruel hand – Tim Mead, Fabio Luisi, Cleveland Orchestra

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Mark S Jordan – Seenandheard international

‘Colasanti’s piece was immediately engaging and evocative, using a tonal backdrop to earn dissonances for expressive purposes.

…Colasanti chose to approach the darkness with spare, evocative, expressive orchestral writing topped with poignant vocal writing for a countertenor voice, delivered here with power and poise by Tim Mead. The writing tested Mead’s range from a tenor chest voice up to piercing high notes, and he savored the challenge with resplendent tone. The piece was received warmly, and it leaves the listener wanting to hear more of Colasanti’s work.’

https://seenandheard-international.com/2025/02/us-premiere-of-colasanti-work-joins-bruckner-7-in-cleveland-with-tim-mead-and-fabio-luisi/

Daniel Hathaway, Cleveland Classical

Fabio Luisi leads Cleveland Orchestra in fascinating pairing of works by Colasanti and Bruckner

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/02/cleveland-orchestra-explores-contrasting-works-by-colasanti-and-bruckner-at-severance-music-center.html