Rituale: "An unnamed ritual is evoked by the percussion outburst and melismatic incantations...."

American Record Guide, 7/98

Claptrap: "Mr. Siskind's work is all about clapping in rhythm. ...the rhythms are subtle and tricky."

Olin Chism

The Dallas Morning News, 1/5/97

The Sailor-Boy and the Falcon: "...a lovely piece, with a great aria at the end for me."

Stephanie Blythe

Opera News, 10/06