Press
“Jeanne Behrend’s 1944 Lamentation, written in memory of her cousin, killed in action in the Second World War, packs a tremendous emotional punch as performed by Jacob Adams and Paul Lee.”
-The Strad, June 2024
“The Janacek pieces are Adams’s own arrangements of the violin originals, quite beautifully done…Adams’ playing is expressive and intense…I would recommend this to any serious music lover without hesitation.”
– American Record Guide, Sept/Oct 2016
“Violist Jacob Adams’ performance…displayed the maturity of his mind and technique. He has a canny sense of the arch of this movement [1st movement of Hindemith’s Der Schwanendreher]; his high register is strong, and he is comfortable with his instrument – it speaks. Mr. Adams also enjoys another crucial edge: a convincing stage demeanor.” – Santa Barbara News-Press
“Played with exceptional feeling and virtuosity…it would be hard to imagine anyone playing [these pieces] as well, let alone better.” – Fanfare Magazine
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