Ordo Ritualis: Black Edition

“Whenever cellist and vocalist Maya Fridman releases a new album, I celebrate. [...] Maya's musicianship is superb, both as a cellist and as a vocalist. But it is probably her sensibilities about outstanding music that needs to be performed and heard that most attracts me.”

“Using a panoply of cello techniques (with plenty of overdubs), vocalizing, pizzicato, mutes, harmonics and plain old gorgeous cantilena playing, Fridman’s virtuosity and creativity never ceases to amaze. [...] The TRPTK recording maintains the impossibly high standards Brendon Heinst brings to all his releases.”

“There are rewards aplenty to be had from either version, especially when each is abundant in Fridman's cello artistry and her impeccable musicianship. Credit her also for programme choices that are inspired, imaginative, and anything but run-of-the-mill.”