THESEUS for chamber orchestra

“London began the evening with Wayne Peterson’s “Theseus,” an overture that describes the mythical encounter be­tween the hero and the Minotaur.   The piece is a rush of thematic and coloristic tidbits, full of fanfares, dramatic flourishes and exotic lines.   Unlike some mus­ic of recent vintage, “Theseus” has a clear sense of where it’s going and what it is trying to accomplish. The activity is lively, ethereal, mysterious and even rude, a keen reflection of the tale.

London and the orchestra played Peterson‘s creation with their inimitable fearlessness and sensitivity. May the rest of the season be as compelling.”

Rosenberg/Cleveland Plain Dealer, 27 September 2000