American Folk Song Settings
“Steven Mark Kohn has created a wonderful set of folk song arrangements that are fully concert-worthy….any of the songs would be a good choice and as a set, they would provide a fine group for any recital program.” American Folk Set Book 1, Journal of Singing March 2003
“Steven Mark Kohn is an inspired arranger of folk songs…the piano parts create mood, illustrate and give variety to the verses…this is a wonderful set.” American Folk Set Book 3, Journal of Singing March 2008
“Most popular with the audience was Daniels' final set, a selection of American folk songs in arrangements by Steven Mark Kohn. Everything here was simply beautiful.”
Gay City News on David Daniels’ Carnegie Hall Recital December 2002
“…the most beautifully rendered selections of traditional American folk songs ever heard on stage.” Classical 96.3 FM, Toronto on David Daniel’s Thomson Hall Recital, February 2004
On the Other Shore
(CD of American Folk Song Settings, Andrew Garland; Baritone, Donna Loewy; Piano)
“[these folk song settings] boast a settled, reassuring beauty and a superb level of craftsmanship…and he demonstrates comparable skill both in understated simplicity and theatrical flamboyance, depending on what the given song and text require…amazing versatility…” Journal of Singing Jan/Feb 2009
The Senator’s Stump Speech (Concert Aria)
“Bombast abounds and so will audience laughter…Kohn has the musical setting just right…baritones should have a field day with this aria…it should win over any American Audience.” Journal of Singing March 2008
Hymn for String Orchestra (Recorded by the San Jose Chamber Orchestra)
“…what has become San Jose Chamber Orchestra’s signature work: Steven Mark Kohn’s immensely effective “Hymn for String Orchestra”…in all it’s celestial serenity…but Kohn goes further, building up tensions within, before relenting in a pastoral finale.” ARTSF.com (San Francisco Bay Area Music Observer) May 2003
The Quiltmaker’s Gift (Stage Musical)
….Outstanding was the contemporary fairy tale, The Quiltmaker’s Gift, partly because of Alan J. Prewitt’s script, but it’s theater art shone from every pore. The lyrical and contemporary music was written and performed on keyboard by Scottsdale’s Craig Bohmler. Exceptionally witty, charming lyrics were by Steven Mark Kohn of Cleveland. Both provided stellar material…” The Arizona Republic, July 2002
“… a delightful little message play… a sprightly score, that will entertain children and adults alike…” Los Angeles Times, December 2003
“…the play is an elegant charmer…held even the youngest in the audience in its grip throughout…” www.villagelife.com, El Dorado Hills CA. December 2005
“The whimsical details in this musical fable will capture the attention of a younger audience, but adults will smile along… well-written songs by lyricist Steven Mark Kohn and composer Craig Bohmler…an engaging afternoon of theater.” Vital Source Magazine, Milwaukee, November 2007