reviews

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Read TAXI's feature article on Margaret Bernstein

"A powerful and beautiful album, (Margaret's) musicality shines through every moment. It's downright slick, the music, the audio quality, even the graphics."
-Dick Bagwell, performing musician, Walnut Creek, California

"... great piece of music... a folk opera."
-Marc Flayton, Hillborough, North Carolina

"...wonderful and inspiring."
- Darienne, Social Worker, Albany, New York

"Beginning with the title track, the music flows into the essence of peace. A well composed CD, which is both enjoyable and a pleasure to listen to."
-Patrick Burke, Menands, New York

"I am in heaven ..listening to (On the Treshshold of Change) music.. phenomenal to say the least. Words cannot express."
-Cherie, Albany, New York

"...Full Circle is a varied combination of inspiring compositions which take the listener on a musical journey combining the best of classical, new-age, and international styles. From the light pop-like production of "Conditions of Happiness" perfect for radio play, to the peaceful meditative "Rahuri Sunset", to the classical but lively "Approaching Amartithi", the journey unfolds and takes the listener away. An accomplished flutist, pianist,and composer, Margaret Bernstein has arrived."...Warren Dennis

"Wow! What BEAUTIFUL inspiring, enlightening, soulful music! Well worth the wait! I LOVE it!" (Mike Straud, Magician, Palo Alto, CA)

"...Your music is so beautiful, I just cannot stop crying. I'm so moved..."

(Robert Imbrosci, sculptor, Bolton Landing, NY

"Many thanks for ... FULL CIRCLE... It is beautiful! I was particularly impressed with "Rahuri Sunset" and that gorgeous flute resonance that only you possess. Your use of counterpoint is wonderful, and you have a unique way of combining complexity with simplicity that propels(your art with mystery and excitement..." (Bertrand Howard, composer, San Francisco, CA)

"Thank You! Thank You! for your beautiful music- FULL CIRCLE! I listen to it often- early morning is my favorite time!..." (Rhonda Trevthick, counselor, Geyserville, CA)

"We love your music! We listen to it when we are writing. It helps us concentrate. And it helps us to learn to be better writers." (children at Awakening Seed School, Tempe, AZ)

"FULL CIRCLE will spread peace and gentleness through your sound system. Not to mention superb musicianship..." ( (Sheriar Press, Myrtle Beach, SC)

"......FULL CIRCLE.. deeply touches my soul. Every time I listen..... I feel closer to myself and to God! This kind of gift is one of the greatest gifts one can give....." (Ron Schlegal)

"Composer, flautist and pianist Bernstein has a warm, lustrous flute tone and her sophisticated compositions radiate joy and inner illumination. Most moving to me was "In Search of Completion," an introspective piece that begins with troubled musings; the music then opens up to the delicate grace of synthesizers and a final resolution celebrated with drum rolls. A fine ensemble of acoustic musicians makes this an intimate experience that will make friends with your soul. Sumptuous."

(NAPRA Review, Fall 1995)

"...Peace and harmony through the famous flute of Margaret Bernstein. She also accompanies herself on piano & synthesizer."

(The AMBSC bookstore catalogue, Los Angeles, CA)