{"id":1492,"date":"2022-03-15T13:45:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T21:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catherinemlee.com\/site\/?page_id=1492"},"modified":"2023-10-06T15:36:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T23:36:30","slug":"press","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.catherinemlee.com\/site\/press\/","title":{"rendered":"Press"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On a \u201cmission to lead her tribe of double reeds to a new vision appropriate to the new century<\/strong>. Brava! Long live Catherine\u2019s Oboe.\u201d – New Music Buff<\/em>, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cthe inherent beauty <\/strong>of her instruments\u2019 timbres are maximized by the musicality she brings to even the most experimental setting. Her instruments allow for such natural human expression they can\u2019t help but engage no matter how abstract\u201d – Textura<\/em>, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLee showcases her beautiful dark tone <\/strong>on all three instruments and her mastery of 20th-century techniques… a direct reflection of current society\u201d – The Whole Note, <\/em>2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA superior instrumentalist… Lee has a ravishing, declamatory tone and absolute control <\/strong>over her instrument… modern yet lyrical… absolute musicality. Recommended strongly.\u201d – Gapplegate Classical Modern Music Review<\/em>, 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A body of work that\u2019s often reflective and addresses the dynamics of transformation, there\u2019s a very artistic presence that comes with a profound familiarity with her instrument, and the technical demeanor is\u00a0nothing short of stunning<\/strong>.” – Take Effect<\/em>, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cforce of impact and emotional resonance<\/strong>… the discordance and beauty throughout are a perfect reflection <\/strong>of finding flickers of peace and comfort amid the nonstop madness.\u201d – Voice of Energy<\/em>, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201ca beautiful sonic score… ever-evolving, emotionally touching <\/strong>… Catherine Lee\u2018s hovering, floating, and somewhat outerworldly oboe performance to create a piece that truly exceeds the dimensions of space and time<\/strong>. Highly recommended, this. – Nitestylez.de, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCatherine Lee has a unique perspective and an original voice<\/strong>… immaculate, masterful oboe playing and fresh, un-encumbered musical ideas… Her music creates space for healing<\/strong>.\u201d – The Double Reed, <\/em>2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLee\u2019s pure, clear oboe… [offers] a compelling evolutionary journey of spacious deep beauty \u2013 <\/strong>explorative, moving and cathartic… tone, timbre and melodic inventions are impeccable in this graceful listening journey.\u201d – SE Examiner<\/em>, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCatherine Lee, instead of merely navigating these choppy waters, makes them her destination… as compelling as it is eminently listenable<\/strong>.\u201d – The Whole Note<\/em>, 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cmeshes sounds that you might hear in a recital hall or a studio with sounds that might come from the forest or the riverside… an adventurous path<\/strong>\u201d – NW Reverb<\/em>, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201ca sort of new breed of instrumental specialist.<\/strong>…a gifted musician who seems poised to shepherd these instruments into new adventures in the 21st century…Her playing sounds effortless…she clearly moves beyond the technical to master the expressive range. I would certainly be willing to hear just about anything Ms. Lee chooses to play.\u201d – New Music Buff<\/em>, 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLee\u2019s fluid, graceful timbre has just the right amount of energy… varying timbre and resonance with great thoughtfulness… Her palette widens in dynamics, register, and range of tone quality, but again with a fluid, natural trajectory… gorgeous, floating breath support<\/strong>… The tonal focus of her English horn is especially beautiful from note to note….\u201d – The Double Reed, <\/em>2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cbeautiful phrasing, ability to project a long melodic line, and considerable skill… her virtuosity is apparent<\/strong>\u201d – IAWM Journal<\/em>, 2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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