Daniel and Snakeman

"It is a true work of noble and kind innocence as expressed through Ms. Brouwer's charismatic text and compositional ingenuity." (J.D. Goddard, www.clevelandclassical.com, May 11, 2011)

"Music's power to unite is one of the key messages in Margaret Brouwer's Daniel and Snakeman, a disarming piece for listeners of all ages...Brouwer's score pays tribute to Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf in assigning instruments and themes to each character. And like the Russian composer's popular piece, Daniel abounds in charming tunes that help catapult Brouwer's story about the eponymous hero who faces nasty, intolerant Snakeman and releases the villain's underground population of people of many cultures." (Donald Rosenberg, Cleveland: The Plain Dealer, May 10, 2011)

Pulse

"Brouwer's talent for orchestration was apparent."  (Jeff Dunn, San Francisco Classical Voice, August 5, 2011)

"Pulse, a forward-moving jaunt through a varied tonal landscape."  (Phyllis Rosenblum, Santa Cruz Sentinel, August 8, 2011)

"A brilliant and witty play of motor rhythms"  (Joshua Kosman, San Francisco Chronicle, August 8, 2011)

Viola Concerto

"...written skillfully and imaginatively for both viola and orchestra, and the music engages start to finish."   (Scott Cantrell, The Dallas Morning News, January 8, 2010)

- - Click here to read the article from the Journal of the American Viola Society- -   (Laurie Shulman, Journal of the American Viola Society)

NewMusicBox interview with Brouwer highlighting her Viola Concerto. Read or listen! (Frank J. Oteri, NewMuiscBox, January 12, 2010)

Violin Concerto

"Brouwer finds a keen balance between contemporary and tonal language"  (Donald Rosenberg, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Spring 2008)

"...never loses sense of that essential musical ingredient called melody."  (Steven E. Ritter, Fanfare: The Magazine for Serious Record Collectors, June 2008)

"the music sounds spontaneous and disarming" (Donald Rosenberg, Gramophone, March 2008)

Breakdown

"Sharp-witted musical puns" (Steve Smith, NY Times, February 23, 2009)

American Classics CD: Margaret Brouwer (Naxos)

"Brouwer : Aurolucent Circles. Mandala. Pulse. Remembrances. Sizzle"  (Roger Dettmer, www.classicalcdreview.com, March 2006)

"Who says percussionists have to stand at rear stage?"  (Zachary Lewis, Time Out Chicago, March 9-16, 2006)

" M. Brouwer Aurolucent Circles"  (Michael Fine, Fanfare: The Magazine for Serious Record Collectors, May - June 2006)

, "Percussive piece showcases talents of Margaret Brouwer " (Lawson Taitte, The Dallas Morning News, February 11, 2006)

"This piece must be incredibly interesting and exciting to experience live" (David Bloomenberg, http://www.musicweb-international.com, May 2006)

Aurolucent Circles

"Glennie and Seattle Symphony make the pulses pound" (Melinda Bargreen, Seattle Times, November 9, 2002)

Crosswinds CD

"A gift for both lyricism and humor" (Moore, The American Record Guide, November/December 1999)

"A compositional voice refreshingly detached from schools and trends" (Julian Cowley, The WIRE, September 1999)

Crosswinds

"A nostalgic evocation of country landscapes" (Donald Rosenberg, The Plain Dealer, November 19, 1998)

"Quartet spans music landscape"  (David Williams, The Charleston Gazette, October 4, 2004)

Diary of an Alien

"Imagination and humor" (Joan Reinthaler, Washington Post, February 20, 1996)

Mandala for Chamber Symphony

"American composers' works shine in opening concert"  (Wilma Salisbury, The Plain Dealer, September 26, 2001)

Mystical Connections

"Connections: old, new and mystical at Centerfest and CPT" (Shirley Schaefer, Plain Press, Cleveland, Vol. 29, No. 10, October 2002)

Light CD

"Intellect, sensuality and spirituality all meet..." (Paul Ingram, Fanfare: The Magazine for Serious Record Collectors, May/June 2004)

...utterly luminous in its beauty."  (Sarah Bryan Miller, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, January 2004)

Prelude and Vivace

"A composer who deserves attention" (Donald Rosenberg, Cleveland: The Plain Dealer, April 25, 1997)

Remembrances for Orchestra

"5th symphony finalist wins applause" (Seth Williamson, Roanoke Times, March 19, 1996)

Skyriding

"Private, Lyrical Worlds in Contemporary Works"  (Alex Ross, The New York Times, May 1, 1996)

"A delightful and evocative trip" (Wilma Salisbury, The Plain Dealer, June 2, 1998)

Symphony No. 1, "Lake Voices"

"Bold, brassy performance delivered by symphony" (Chris Shull, Wichita Eagle, March 21, 1999)

"Old, New Symphony Works Blend Comfortably"  (Richard S. Ginell, Los Angeles Times, May 3, 1999)

"Ambitious concert showcases new works" (Elaine Guregian, Akron Beacon Journal, October 28, 1998)

Timespan

"Strong Compositions Climax Festival" (Andrew Stiller, Buffalo News, June 22, 1986)

"A marvelous example of musical imagery" (Kilpatrick, American Record Guide, March/April 1992)