The Danielpour work is very dramatic; at times it sounds like a film score by Bernard Herrmann. There is plenty of darkness and conflict and is a very powerful and dynamic piece. The Kirchner work is very energetic and regal - again, like a film score; when talking with Richard Danielpour in Atlanta he praised the Kirchner work. The Rouse work is more dissonant and haunting than the other works and evokes a sense of loss and mourning. The performances are exceptional. A great recording of three new contributions to the cello repetoire.