Press quotes
“‘Morningside Run’ was inspired by Rothman’s early morning runs along Riverside Drive in Manhattan. His route takes him through the Upper West Side to Morningside Heights. New York is a busy place, and the music is appropriately busy. It moves along at a good clip with lots of rhythmic energy and complexity. Rothman must run fast! I found the piece highly entertaining and enjoyable, especially as a former runner and New Yorker. [Eugene Symphony Music Director Giancarlo] Guerrero led a vigorous performance, and the orchestra responded with enthusiasm and precision.”
— Peter Bergquist, The Eugene (OR) Register-Guard
“A fine decision in programming was manifest in Philip Rothman’s homage to Brahms, ‘Souvenir’ ... Rothman ... is a talented composer ... Rothman’s art also boasts melodic and lyric vitality without losing the echoes of Brahms’ grandeur and yes, even intimacy. The enchantment of the score (including its subtle and colorful orchestration) emerged from the symphonic complement with refinement and allure, especially from the winds and strings. If there is any justice, the music world deserves to hear much more of the music of Rothman.”
— Harvey Hess, Waterloo/Cedar Falls (IA) Courier
“In Philip Rothman’s ‘The Manhattan Chase,’ the festival orchestra brought to life the sounds of the Big Apple in a pleasing performance ... the work is full of drama, color, and charm ... actually presents a sweeping musical narration on all aspects of daily life in New York ... [conductor Michael Christie's] eloquent delivery of the syncopated rhythms in ‘The Manhattan Chase’ perfectly communicated the spirit of the enchanting work that was warmly received by the audience.”
— Sabine Kortals, The Boulder (CO) Daily Camera
“Rothman’s ‘Overture for Our City,’ receiving its premiere, is full of pizzazz, offbeat rhythms and timpani punctuation, with a fanfarish opening theme balanced by two attractive lyrical themes - one in cellos and horns, the other introduced by the full, richly scored string section. The music percolates along with both confidence and a sense of spontaneity, gathering itself together at the end for a convincing, satisfying coda. I would rather hear this piece again than many other staple overtures.”
— Herman Trotter, The Buffalo News
Articles
June 22, 2008: New work by Philip Rothman featured on upcoming Green Bay Symphony Orchestra season
March 22, 2007: USU’s Música Viva to Host Composer Philip Rothman [1] [2]
July 6, 2006: Philip Rothman selected to participate in the 2006 ASCAP Television and Film Scoring Workshop
April 17, 2006: Philip Rothman wins a 2006 ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award
November 14, 2005: Philip Rothman awarded a Music Alive Composer Residency; Playbill, New York
April 30, 2005: Supersize Your Composer Residency; written by Philip Rothman for NewMusicBox.org
February 27, 2005: Review of Eugene Symphony performance of Morningside Run; The Register-Guard, Eugene, OR
February 20, 2005: Young Composer Plans a Busy Visit to Eugene; The Register-Guard, Eugene, OR
August 2004: Envisioning Transitioning: From 9-to-5er to Full-Time Composer; written by Philip Rothman for NewMusicBox.org
January 2004: Meet The Composer and American Symphony Orchestra League Announce MUSIC ALIVE Round V Recipients
October 2, 2003: Lingering in Brahms' footsteps: Concerts to feature world premiere of work by award-winning composer; Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa
October 2, 2003: Symphony will perform premiere of Rothman's 'Souvenir'; Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa
May 8, 2003: Banter With the Band: Composer Premieres Work With New Trier Musicians; Pioneer Press, Chicago, Illinois
April 28, 2003: 4th Annual Young Film Composers Competition Semi-Finalists Announced
April 24, 2003: The ASCAP Foundation Names Winners of the 2003 Morton Gould Young Composer Awards
November/December, 2002: The third annual ASCAP Concert Music Awards were presented at a ceremony and reception at New York's Lincoln Center
May 2, 2002: The ASCAP Foundation Names Winners of the 2002 Morton Gould Young Composer Awards
April 4, 2002: FIRST MUSIC 19 Commissions New Crop of Young Composers By Molly Sheridan, NewMusicBox.org
