…his [Benedict Sheehan] structures here are more squarish, more direct, oriented toward the expression of text with a specific goal in mind. That goal is to memorialize the many thousands of Ukrainians who have died in the war thus far and those who continue to die. The commitment of all involved in the music is palpable and moving for any listener, and so too can any listener explore this recording for ideas about how traditional materials may be used in absolutely contemporary situations.