“Magical, passionate and virtuosic exploration of ethnic song and extended technique.”
Kitty Brazelton, REAL MUSIC

“Sumptuous vocalizing, a style we associate with Meredith Monk.”
Linda Belans, THE NEWS & OBSERVER

“Ms. Buckholz Avery’s work evokes the confusion and pathos of city life, incorporating thorny jazz textures, folk songs, fierce rock rhythms, and performance-art set pieces. The composer dominated her instrumental ensemble, drawing weird sounds from her cello and singing forcefully.”
Alex Ross, NY TIMES

“. . .the public was enchanted, demanding an encore!”
Cesar Delgado Martinez, EXCELSIOR

“. . .her voice produces chants, strongly reminiscent of medieval song, bringing to mind the Australian duet, Dead Can Dance, only more daring!”
New Music Across America,
MUSICALES VISUALES

“She plucks, bows and sometimes sings in a strange language of her own. There’s a freshness to this work.”
Suzanne Sloat, ATTITUDE MAGAZINE