Press
"These performances were not merely dutiful; they sang and danced. Particularly notable was Benjamin Fingland, the clarinetist. He was the only musician to perform in all five works, but his precision and energy in these demanding scores never flagged."
The New York Times
"Benjamin Fingland, the ensemble's clarinetist, transformed (Lachenmann's Dal Niente's) whispers and shouts into a compellingly musical performance." The New York Times
"...A duo whose spiritedness and humor were well caught by Benjamin Fingland..."
The New York Times
"There was something magical about Fingland's delivery of (György Kurtág's) elusive phrases." The Boston Globe
"Thoroughly lyrical...expert..." The Philadelphia Inquirer
"The second highlight (of the album) is clarinetist Benjamin Fingland. His playing was exceptional throughout, and he consistently presented the most cogent interpretations of the recording. I have the feeling that, like the exceptional pianist David Tudor, he could “play the raisins in a slice of fruitcake,” and do so convincingly."
Icareifyoulisten.com
"Benjamin Fingland touched the public's hearts with his humorous spirituality. He brought out ironic tones and colloquial defiance..."
Cotidianul, Bucharest Romania
With counter)induction:
"...a fiery ensemble virtuosity. Everything was right. counter)induction played with an uncommon combination of precision, suppleness, and an almost choreographed interpretive approach." The New York Times
With the Dorian Wind Quintet:
"One of chamber music's most sparkling and eloquent ensembles."
Time Magazine
The New York Times
"Benjamin Fingland, the ensemble's clarinetist, transformed (Lachenmann's Dal Niente's) whispers and shouts into a compellingly musical performance." The New York Times
"...A duo whose spiritedness and humor were well caught by Benjamin Fingland..."
The New York Times
"There was something magical about Fingland's delivery of (György Kurtág's) elusive phrases." The Boston Globe
"Thoroughly lyrical...expert..." The Philadelphia Inquirer
"The second highlight (of the album) is clarinetist Benjamin Fingland. His playing was exceptional throughout, and he consistently presented the most cogent interpretations of the recording. I have the feeling that, like the exceptional pianist David Tudor, he could “play the raisins in a slice of fruitcake,” and do so convincingly."
Icareifyoulisten.com
"Benjamin Fingland touched the public's hearts with his humorous spirituality. He brought out ironic tones and colloquial defiance..."
Cotidianul, Bucharest Romania
With counter)induction:
"...a fiery ensemble virtuosity. Everything was right. counter)induction played with an uncommon combination of precision, suppleness, and an almost choreographed interpretive approach." The New York Times
With the Dorian Wind Quintet:
"One of chamber music's most sparkling and eloquent ensembles."
Time Magazine