
Lera Auerbach’s music has been compared to that of Shostakovich, and with good reason. She remains committed to a fresh use of tonality, without denying
Taken strictly on musical terms, this assortment of Romantic-era music written by amateur composers ranges in quality from adequate to gifted. The twist is that
Lera Auerbach’s music is direct, immediate in impact, volatile in mood, and never at a loss for big gestures. As I indicated in my review