Dances of the World

"NYC is filled with great composers who rarely get the recognition they well deserve. Ms. Wayburn is one such composer...The majority of this disc is taken up by the "West African Suite" which is a sublime, elegant work. Quite a fine... effort from one of New York's better under-recognized composers." Bruce Gallanter - Downtown Music Gallery

"Composer/pianist/flutist Diana Wayburn’s lively, eclectic Dances of the World Chamber Orchestra play indie classical party music. Wayburn’s kinetic compositions draw from a vast array of global traditions. She employs interesting arrangements, unorthodox voicings and an ever-present element of surprise which is a good thing considering the hypnotic groove that anchors most of the intriguing tracks..." Lucid Culture