"The second of three movements, “Canticum,” moved from rich, almost Baroque string harmonies to a depiction of a ritual sacrifice with some of the aggression of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring."

The New York Times

"Rhythmic cells in the strings created a concentric effect until they gave way to a haunting passage in high cello solo. Soothing ostinati, quasi-Far Eastern glock percussives, and multiple mixtures of musical cultures abounded."

The Calgary Herald

"Raiskin infused its three masterfully orchestrated untitled movements with dramatic intensity, launched by thunderous chords seemingly bellowing from the depths, in turn punctuated by insistent temple blocks."

The Winnipeg Free Press