THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
"At a time when symphony orchestras nationwide are trolling for audience magnets
— the type of new material that can lure members of generations X & Y along
with older subscribers — Bates just might have that bait."
THE MIAMI HERALD
"In spite of his young age, one can already perceive in Shwartz the lineage
of the true 'maestros.'"
THE ATLANTA CONSTITION-JOURNAL
"Patterson's visual additions were at once properly subdued and brilliant,
elevating music and text into a complete and sensory experience."
SYMPHONY MAGAZINE
"Many artists in one of these worlds have dabbled in the other.
But Bates is the first to carry on two careers in tandem, and win
credibility in both arenas."
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