James MacMillan Percussion Concerto No.2 / Cabrillo Festival, cond. Marin Alsop
“Colin Currie lavished his genius on the complex solo writing for a variety of struck instruments… Currie dashed from drum set to vibraphone to steel drums, creating a glorious racket. Meanwhile, in a reflective middle section, MacMillan introduces a hymnlike chorale which evolves with a genuine sense of spirituality. The dynamic and tonal contrasts suggest a muted ecstasy struggling to express itself.”
Financial Times, August 2015