Jane Ring Frank’s thesis in the concept of this recording is supported by the controversy itself–that the beauty of these works transcends genres while using a small amount of content to generate a vast emotional effect. That is why reviewers are indeed “surprised by beauty;” they are astonished at the contrast between their own (or their analysis of society’s) understanding of minimalism, and Secession’s execution of it on this CD.

This all makes for fascinating reading and listening.