In Reflets de cristal the inspiration, – like in so many other works by Mogens Christensen’s magic pen – is the crystalline.
This, however, does not prevent the work from being full of rhythmical variation, untamed liveliness and … surprises.
Or – perhaps a bit more solemnly – expressed by the crystal/prism-fascinated composer: The material of Death – filled with all facets of life’s lights.
... huser forrygende temposkift og talrige overraskelser.
(Aalborg Stiftstidende)
… sart udspændte og stærkt lysfølsomme poesi.
(Dansk Musik Tidsskrift)
… en Orfelia-lokker af rang med sin læskende jagt på dødens substans.
(Weekendavisen)
... Christensens Klangwelt ist von … Eiskristallen – behende Tonskizzen von lebendiger Leichtigkeit am Rande der Improvisation.
(Münchner Kulturmagazin)