IN YOUR HANDS | TEXTURA

“Cellist Lavena Johanson's solo debut release under the LAVENA name impresses for being so smartly curated and presented. While it's primarily a collection of solo performances, in your hands is enriched by the participation of violinist William Herzog and percussionist Jeff Stern on separate pieces; as rewarding, the strong set-list combines material by Caroline Shaw, Ted Hearne, and Judah Adashi with world premiere recordings of works by Gemma Peacocke, Jessie Montgomery, and Bryce Dessner.”