Miranda Cuckson – Press

The two musicians were stellar, playing the pieces with great care, purpose, and concentration. One of the things Feldman is known for is the quiet and space in his music, and Cuckson and Hanick played with a pacing that was Feldman’s non-metrical, sculptural way with time. Appropriately, the concert took place in the NYSS clay studio, and though the dry acoustic took a little getting used to, the differences between sound and silence enhanced the music.

“…Miranda Cuckson, who gave what proved to be a compelling performance that delivered equal measures of power, drama and introspection.”

“After the climax, Haas proceeds to an interesting elaboration of microtonalities and dissonant harmonic spectrums, before giving way to a series of microtonal tunings in which Miranda Cuckson gave an authentic lesson of instrumental mastery and microtonal intonation, a prominent aspect of this Violin Concerto.”

“Violinist Cuckson, a longtime exponent of Hersch’s music, matched the composer for imagination and technical prowess, and contributed an eloquent and perceptive program essay besides.”

“A solo revelation. Ms. Cuckson is in the pantheon of performers who appear wherever daring music is played… Ms. Cuckson is synonymous with the music of today.”

“Her command of the music was there as always, but what made her playing so impressive was the sense that she had clear feelings about the music and crafted her phrasing to convey that meaning.”

“Ms. Cuckson brought out the work’s singing quality, a soulfulness as deep as anything in Janacek. Her tonal luster and variety of touch enliven everything she plays.”

“…undeniable musicality”

“She draws out the lilting, dancing elegance from this wistful music, while also highlighting daring elements of the piece that show Bach’s timeless genius.”