“Throughout the concert, Montgomery’s generous demeanor went a long way in inviting the audience to be comfortable in taking in the experience of contemporary music, without worrying about feeling intimidated or unsure.”

“The way in which these pieces were juxtaposed was marvelous. Listeners could readily identify how Montgomery’s sinewy, lustrous string language has incorporated many elements of the American music vernacular, much of which is credited to African-Americans, in her own Bartókian sense.”