Reviews
“An attractive, richly tuneful work in the spirit of Gabriel Fauré’s gentle Requiem, it has a distinctive American accent, captured in its sometimes theatrical melodies and syncopated meters.”
– Allan Kozinn
“[Bluet Rag] is one of the greatest rags ever written by a contemporary ragtime composer.”
– Andrew Barrett
“Aaron Robinson’s expert performances of Max Morath’s pieces are at once as rhythmic as ragtime needs to be and as tender as it can occasionally reveals itself.”
– Dick Hyman
“Max’s singular rags rendered to perfection. Aside from the very fine technique [Robinson] displays, [he] manages to capture the mood of each piece beautifully.”
– Ed Berlin
“For those who love all music, believe in the inherent goodness of people, and trust that somewhere there is some power greater than themselves, this is a [book] that will not leave regrets.”
– Eleanor Cade Busby
“I’m just saying, don’t miss this book! Give it to every musician you know, but don’t stop there.”
– Gloria Gaither
“The recorded sound is excellent and everything about the technique – tempos, dynamics and execution – is perfect.” – Jack Rummel
“Tonight’s performance marks a momentous milestone with the New England premiere of Aaron’s Robinson’s AN AMERICAN REQUIEM. Maine is indeed blessed and fortunate to have such a prominent and renowned figure from the world of music.”
-Senator Olympia Snowe
“Through your remarkable career as a composer, performer, and author, you are helping to elevate our nation as you bring distinction to our great state of Maine”
– Senator Susan Collins
“He plays Max’s rags superbly!”
– William Bolcom
– David Welker
