Michael Tilson Thomas brings his ‘Playthings’ to the L.A. Phil, and they’re not what you think
Dec 2, 2018
LA Times
By Mark Swed
“…A belting baritone sax, a psychedelic electric guitar, the recorded sound of a cash register, flamboyant percussion, Brueggergosman’s singing — sultry, joyous or gloomy — all provide just the right reactions to Sandburg, word for word, sentiment for sentiment, prophecy for prophecy.”