Cleveland Orchestra
“. . . The world premiere of a new violin concerto by Richard Sortomme, written for
world-renowned violinist Elmar Oliveira, is a daring piece of postmodern symphonic music . . .
The concerto received a standing ovation, duly deserved for a piece which was as daring and
beautiful as it was lonely and desolate, coursing a wide swath of emotion and tonal embodiment . . .”
—Savannah Morning News