“Montgomery’s new piece highlights, in her own words, “steadiness and relentlessness.” She writes in her program notes that the work demonstrates, “the unique role percussion can play as both a blending color and the sheer sonic power it has to overtake the orchestra.

Cynthia Yeh, who appeared in a spangly jumpsuit that glittered with power, moved about the stage from instrument to instrument with ease, herself a towering example of Montgomery’s idea of relentlessness. One moment she is nearly caressing the bass drum with the palms of her hands, the next she is powering away at a drumset.

There are many call-and-response moments in Montgomery’s new work, sometimes led by Yeh, sometimes led by the orchestra. There is an easy and lovely give and take between the soloist and the rest of the players, adding to the attractiveness of the music.”