CD Review for French Romantic Organ Favorites
"The title... is well chosen, but these are expensive souvenirs, not trite little bon bons! Cross demonstrates her considerable technical and musical prowess in repertoire that is a cross-section of many of the favorite, yet challenging pieces from the French Symphonic School centered in Paris... In all, this is a fine recording for those who wish to sample several of the 'greatest hits' of the French Symphonic School, masterfully and convincingly played." (view article)
--James Hildreth, The American Organist, October 2004CD Review for Stylus Fantasticus
"Her program of music representing the stylus fantasticus, signifying compositions in a free improvisatory manner coupled with strict fugal writing, is presented with style, imagination, and vivid energy... Throughout, Dr. Kraft Cross plays with strength, assertion, musicality and technical assurance. Her invigorating spirited performances are marked by well-defined articulation and phrasing, rhythmic control, and a sensitive use of gesture... Her spell-binding performance of Bach's BWV 548 (the "Wedge") in particular demonstrates her dazzling virtuosity, especially in the scintillating passagework of the Fugue. In a word, her performances are 'fantastic'."
--James Hildreth, The American Organist, March 2007, pp.71-2Letter of Appreciation
Dear Angela, Words cannot describe the thrill of hearing you play at Pony Tracks Ranch on Sunday! It was a memorable and exhilirating afternoon of music and it would be difficult to choose a "favorite" of all the pieces you played. Everyone there was delighted with your choice of repertoire and your performance and I just want to thank you for so graciously agreeing to be our guest organist. Thanks also to Robert and Peter your two accomplished helpers! I hope we get to hear you play again soon! With sincere thanks and best wishes, --Eryl A. Aynsley, Executive Director, Schola Cantorum, Mountain View, California, May 2005
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