"An explosive, deafeningly colourful portrait of ancient and modern Roman celebrations."
"A vibrant, sun-drenched orchestral showpiece bursting with Italian folk melodies."
"A terrifying, chaotic distortion of the traditional Viennese waltz."
"A requiem not for the dead, but meant to comfort those left behind."
"The most triumphant, emotionally overpowering tenor aria ever written."
"A joyous, radiant choral explosion of triumphant Baroque energy."
"Playful elegance and neo-classical light."
"A soaring, organic blend of piano and morning light."
"A relentless, driving pulse of cinematic emotion."
"The first great American symphony by a woman."
"A grand, multi-themed symphonic finale."
"Opulent Viennese waltzes and romance."
"A thunderous orchestral crescendo."
"The definitive coronation anthem."