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Caroline Shaw: And the Swallow (behind the scenes)
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Fourth Wall Ensemble makes its Carnegie Hall debut performing Jeff Beal's new score of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
AD MANUS & AWAKE
“Fourth Wall Ensemble was at ease with the complex syncopation and dissonances, producing a forward, open sound that mutated seamlessly from dense chords to near screaming and hysterical laughter.”
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari by Jeff Beal at Carnegie Hall
-Classical Voice North America
"Fourth Wall, maintains its richness and near musical perfection while remaining engaged and present.”
"Fourth Wall’s sound is jewel toned and sumptuous. Their expressive, emotive, embodied singing, their sheer exuberance, was a joy to behold. Rarely have I seen singers sing so well while appearing so happy."
"Fourth Wall had made the silence come alive. It was as though they had released us from an enchantment and we all woke up giggling and surprisingly well rested. This most joyful of vocal ensembles performing one of the happiest pieces of new music of the 21st century was delightful. I wished the performance had been longer."
"At not even a year old, New York City vocal group Fourth Wall Ensemble is making a big noise...With a sound that mixed plangency and purity, and an almost palpable fearlessness, the Fourth Wall Ensemble did this wonderful music justice. As it approaches its first anniversary, the group showed abundant promise for great things ahead.”
"The sounds made by Fourth Wall Ensemble are truly not-of-this-world...The group’s creative intent is made clear from the opening.”
"Fourth Wall Ensemble also possess the valuable knack of actually enjoying themselves never more evident than in the “find a way back home” refrain where they seem to be having a tonne of fun."
"Each member sang with disarming character and color; together they harmonized with conviction and instinctual flair.”