Santa Cruz Symphony at the Mello Center: The Muse - Peninsula Reviews January 30, 2015 daniel stewart "A profoundly moving, introspective and somber experience…Stewart guided the string orchestra with flawless perfection, sensitivity and astute, artistic musicianship.On spot entrances throughout this and the two works to follow made the entire ensemble sound as one glorious instrument. A most moving musical experience!…Full, robust sound opened the final work creating lush, rich sonorities and delicately realized phrasing that permeated the entire work"