"All praise to Stafford Arima's fleet yet unsuperficial direction…"
July 15, 2009, by John Simon

"...the two composers…exchange insights into their lives and work. These episodes materialize with a certain visual grace, thanks to Arima and his design team… Arima brings a delicate touch to Therriault's transition from youth to old age as later-period Berlin evergreens such as 'Blue Skies,' 'Cheek to Cheek' and 'What'll I Do' are hatched in his mind."
July 15, 2009, by David Rooney

"…fluidly staged by director Stafford Arima…"
July 15, 2009, by Frank Scheck

"Under the fluid direction of Stafford Arima, the acting
communicates the essence of the composers' parallel lives…"
July 15, 2009, by Brendan Lemon