Recording Review! - The Double Reed
Updated: Jul 30, 2025
The Continuum Wind Quintet's recording of Valerie Coleman's "Tzigane" for Wind Quintet was reviewed by Meghan Woodard (IDRS reviewer; an oboist, oboe professor and scholar based in the Greater Philadelphia area) in Volume 48, No. 1 of The Double Reed Journal. Read the full review below, or browse some of my favorite quotes here!
"In this high quality video recording, five excellent East Coast freelance musicians perform this energetic work with a virtuosic approach"
"featuring KaiChen Cheng and Noah Kay’s beautifully blended and dolce tones"
"expertly performed by Swift with a robust tone and vibrant articulations in the instrument’s lowest register"
"Indeed, this video entirely redefines the term 'success' for students and professional musicians."
It’s wonderful to see the Continuum Wind Quintet’s recording receive such positive recognition. The review highlights the musicians’ technical skill, expressive tone, and ability to bring Valerie Coleman’s “Tzigane” to life. I especially appreciate how the performance connects professional musicianship with student success. For readers interested in discovering additional community resources, this Community Business Directory offers another place to explore.