July 30th, 2009
The Reviews Are In!
These are reviews from my recent performance with Guitarist, Jorge Caballero, Violinist, Maria Conti, and Cellist, Doug Harvey…
“A charismatic performer, Cass brought charming emotion to Falla’s ‘Siete Canciones Populares Espanolas,’ an enchanting song cycle packed with melodic beauty and rhythmic energy that swooped through moods from tenderness to playfulness to nostalgia.” – Jeanne Claire van Ryzin of the Austin American Statesman
“The gorgeous Elizabeth Cass, in a flowing black dress with a searing blood-red wrap, cast herself beautifully for de Falla’s Seven Popular Spanish Songs, which brought all four musicians together on stage for a second act. The songs, each a short but powerful statement of Iberian character, were rich material for Cass. Standouts included “Seguidilla Murciana,” featuring the assured, rapid-fire accompaniment of the string players; the gorgeous “Asturiana,” Cass’ expressive mezzo in top form; the meditative “Nana,” which set Cass’ gliding notes to Caballero’s simple, effective guitar rhythms; and finally the angry, passionate “Polo,” which built into a huge, thrilling final note.” – Michael Kellerman of the Austin Chronicle f
For full articles, click on the links below.
Ciao belli!
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/review?oid=oid%3A816675
http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/seeingthings/entries/music/
