Reviews

“Zhou Tian’s Viaje fused the composer’s Chinese American sensibility with the lore of ancient Spain so convincingly that the exotic flute solos for Stillman sounded like the most natural thing in the world.”
—The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Viaje is a prime example of 21st-century global multiculturalism…The flute passages and orchestration evoke all the gallantry and tenderness of the subject.”
—Broad Street Review

“‘Viaje,’ in contrast, was a fast, bravura piece that evoked Spain, but not in a conventional way. The syncopation, the colorful writing, and especially the central dialogue between the flute and cello, beautifully rendered, made this a complete pleasure to hear.”
—Reading Eagle 

“There is a fascinating blend of Spanish fire and Chinese-American stylistic colours going on here, with romantic expressiveness in the central section framed by animated phrases and rhythmic syncopation – all in all a highly enjoyable piece.”
—Dominy Clements, Music Web International

“The dramatic opening surged with strong rhythms and featured fast, racing runs for the flute. The clarity and focus of Stillman’s soaring highs was delightful. There were several fine duets between Stillman and principal cellist Roman Placzek along with forays by concertmaster Tasi Matthews. ‘Viaje’ was engaging enough to make one hope for future repeats as well as other Zhou pieces.”
—Cultural Voice of North Carolina