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Here is a review from Dailypress.com by Raymond Jones on MOZART, W.A.: The Magic Flute, Music for Bass Trombone and Wind Band and TVEITT, G.: Sinfonia di soffiatori

… This type of transcription is known as “harmonie music” and is scored for pairs of oboes, clarinets, French horns and bassoons, and a double bass to add a little string flavor…

… Ewazen is writing some of the finest symphonic band music around today, and this concerto is a real tour de force. The wonderful cadenza in the finale brought a big smile to my face…

… What a treasure trove for the wind band enthusiast! Sinfonia di Soffiatori No. 3 and Sinfonia di Soffiatori, Opus 203 (soffiatori are wind instruments), are substantial and engaging works, extremely tonal, and well worthy of discovery by any wind band…

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