Yale University’s Jerold Siena, Professor of Voice,
said, “[The ‘Charles Ives Musical/Dramatic
Portrait’ is]…an inspiring portrayal of Charles
Ives….I give it the strongest recommendation possible….”
Dr. Larry Starr, Professor of Piano at the University
of Washington and author of the book, A
Union of Diversities: Style in the Music of Charles Ives, published by Schirmer
Books, said, “The ‘Musical/Dramatic Portrait’ of
Charles Ives presented by David Majoros is an important,
impressive, and inspiring presentation of unique, essential,
and still too-little-known song repertoire. His performances
of Ives’ songs…are idiomatic, expressive,
and musically satisfying in every respect….By presenting
Ives the man and composer dramatically to the audience,
through the deft employment of quotations from Ives’ own
writings, Majoros creates the appropriate aesthetic and
emotional ambience for maximal understanding and enjoyment
of the Ives song repertoire, and he furthers one’s
understanding of, and appreciation for, this great and
unusual man….The evening attests to Mr. Majoros’ thorough
understanding of all aspects of Ives’ art, and it
offers a unique and valuable experience to all who love
music….”
Conductor Jere Lantz, of the Rochester (MN) Symphony
Orchestra, said, “…the variety of songs…all
beautifully performed, was astonishing. And his voice is
gorgeous! Yet despite all the wonderful music-making,
what really distinguished the evening was his conception,
and its careful, entertaining realization. Ives may not
be the most fascinating individual ever to put a pencil
to staff paper, but one goes away from the presentation
absolutely convinced that he was. He truly brought old
Charlie to life – complete with sarcasm, strong opinions,
poetic conceptions and wondrous awe.”
Susan Dean of Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin
said, “Majoros IS Charles Ives….”
Dr. Carol Kimball, Professor of Voice at the University
of Nevada at Las Vegas said, “‘Charles E. Ives:
A Musical/Dramatic Portrait’ was everything we hoped
for and more!”
