Quotes/Reviews
“The first album by this trio of two percussionists and a pianist made waves in my life last year, when I noted the rich recording and their bold engagement with composers, all of whom were commissioned for the project. Their sophomore release may be even more exciting... Whether it’s that change in personnel or simply a matter of the composers they’re working with this time, the sense of freedom, perhaps even from their original conception of what Pathos could be - is palpable.
- Jeremy Shatan, Editor, An EarFul, November 2nd, 2023
“Pathos Trio, out of New York, set out to be the chamber contemporary new music group that stood out from the pack by incorporating elements of electronic, metal, post-rock and more into their sound. The result is a bridge from classical music to rock that has the potential to bring in fans from both genres. It’s a crossover/fusion album that brings together, not just genres, but entire cultures. If you’ve never been a fan of classical music, Polarity just might be the album to change your mind.”
- Julie River, Editor, New Noise Magazine, October 20th, 2023
"Marcelina Suchocka and Felix Reyes, and pianist Will Healy succeed in altering what many of us will automatically envision when we think of the phrase chamber music. This is a multidimensional album full of flavor and drama."
- Ellie Palmer, Digital Editor, Pianist Magazine, Sept. 29th, 2023
"Pathos Trio has not only surpassed itself with "Polarity", but has also created a milestone in contemporary music. This album is a must for lovers of experimental sounds and creative collaboration."
— Alexander Moell, Senior Editor, AM:plified Magazine, Sept. 20th, 2023
"The Brooklyn Based Pathos Trio has, to paraphrase Liam Neeson, a very specific set of skills. A fun filled ride I’d highly recommend folks listen to"
- John Schaefer, New Sounds Radio Soundcheck Podcast Host, New York Public Radio, Sept. 11th, 2023
“Beyond the normal definition of music, rather within the sound structure for this journey that bears the signature of the trio composed of percussionists Marcelina Suchocka and Felix Reyes, and pianist and composer Will Healy.
Dark, provocative, hypnotic sounds and rhythms: acoustic, electronic dimensions, improvisations, ramble, sudden turns... all in the comfortable peace of seductive, brilliant... often even destabilizing progressions. Rating 10/10
— Luca Zakk, Writer, Metalhead Italy, September 8th, 2023
“These specially commissioned works are so unusual and remarkable that they demand an equal share in the limelight of this debut album, When Dark Sounds Collide by the Pathos Trio.
This has resulted in some truly inspired performances by the members of the trio, who demonstrate – in soli as well as in ensemble – each composer’s heightened skill at conjuring a spectrum of sonic worlds.”
- Raul da Gama, Editor, The Whole Note, September 23rd, 2022
“The Pathos Trio outfit brings us 5 newly commissioned works here, where 2 percussionists and piano birth a very atypical version of contemporary classical sounds that makes an indelible impression on this debut album.
Marcelina Suchocka (percussion), Felix Reyes (percussion) and Alan Hankers (piano) make up Pathos Trio, and their collective strength makes for a diverse affair that points at alt-rock, synth wave and cathedral music on this fascinating effort.”
- Tom Haugen, Editor, Take Effect Reviews, June 6th, 2022
“With music strewn across the piano and bow hairs dangling out every which way, our aerial view allows us to see all of the secrets behind Pathos Trio’s inside-the-piano sounds: textured scrapes along ribbed metallic strings, delicate and ethereal pizzicato, and a haunting chorus of bowed strings and voices.”
— Amanda Cook, Editor, I Care If You Listen, October 6th, 2021
”Pathos Trio have elevated themselves into those elite ranks alongside Yarn/Wire, Sō Percussion, Tigue, Iktus and Ensemble Et Al.”
— New York Music Daily, March 2nd, 2020