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“Jessie Montgomery’s Strum (2006) is perhaps an early candidate for ‘classic,’ given the frequency of performances, and the Dover found immense pleasure in its gutsy textures and rhythms.”

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Contributor Leah Hollingsworth notes the “Bach-like elegance”, “controlled sophistication”, and violinists Paul Huang and Danbi Um’s “resonant sound”.

“Divided is Montgomery’s response to the sense of helplessness felt in ‘a world that seems to be in constant crisis’. The solo part is brilliantly negotiated here by principal cellist Tommy Mesa.”