"The night opened with "Visions of Joy," by Canadian composer Jeffrey Ryan. [Regina Symphony Music Director Victor] Sawa described the work as "imaginative," and indeed it was. The orchestra layout was unusual, and audience participation -- including clapping and hushing at certain times -- was encouraged.

The work, which in the program notes Ryan describes as exploring the question of inspiration, was a great way to start the night."

Joe Couture, Regina Leader-Post

"[Niagara Symphony] music director Daniel Swift chose to set the table with Jeffrey Ryan's brief and succinct Visions of Joy.... The first piece gave me an adrenalin kick from the different level of the sounds."

S. James Wegg, jamesweggreview.org