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Title: a strongly creative postromantic neomodernist
Review: Michael Viens here demonstrates his most dynamic talent, that of clear, rich and dramatic orhestrational technique. Not a troublesome modernist, he clings with a colorful and tasteful passion to the postromantic-impressionist style, with glimpses of modernist influences in these richly-toned and vocally dramatic works.All the texts are of Viens' own creation, and they are all quite good. The orchestrations are strong and vivid, and make the poetry come musically alive.William Thomas McKinley's two works are also quite well-made, though I personally preferred the powerful setting of Walter Bezanson's poem, "Dallas 1963". The text is most extraordinary, with music to match.philip krummsan antonio
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