As a trumpeter himself, performing in this premiere, Morris’s sympathy for his medium was manifest…[the] final accumulation realised a vivid climax.
Rian Evans, reviewing ‘Djemaa el Fna’ for 36 trumpetsThe Guardian
Hanging a very challenging ‘sound world’ on the familiar Veni Emmanuel plainsong is quite a strategic move, for it gives the casual listener at least some sense of ‘where things are going’…it’s a damn sight more creative, challenging, thought-provoking, and interesting than anything else we’ll hear this Advent.
Jon Payne, reviewing 'Missa Veni, Veni, Emmanuel'Organist and Choirmaster
This website doesn’t screw around. It’s got up-to-date information about concerts, recordings, news affecting composers, and a great blog posted by Christian Morris. Reading this site makes you realize just what an enormous tapestry of different sounds is contemporary concert music.
Review of my composition blogOrchestration Online
Thanks for letting me use your amazing piece. I played French horn in the Solo/Ensemble Festival on Saturday, receiving a Superior.
Kaylee Henning, feedback for my piece 'Northern Lights'Student, Deer Park, Washington, 2018
This is an absolutely stunning arrangement, and so very useful in my Suzuki string program. I would like my student string orchestra to perform it at the upcoming Kootenay Festival of Arts in Nelson, BC, in April…Thank you for this valuable addition to the string literature!
Stephanie Judy, on my arrangement ‘I Wander as I Wonder’Argenta Suzuki Centre and author of ‘Making Music for the Joy of It’
Excellent development of musical ideas. Unique and driving harmonies…a really creative and colorful work.
Adjudication and honourable mention for Social Media Suite 2019 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition
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