"One of the highlights within Ryan's composition included the intensely constructed "Chemistry," which Ryan noted was "at 40 seconds, probably one of the shortest pieces in history" but no less powerful for it. Another selection that stood out was "Morning Prayer," a solemn and powerful song that [mezzo Joanne] Uniatowski performed without accompaniment. The composition ended with "Fires in the Desert," which speaks of science and its development and effect on humans."

Sarah Guariglia, Fiat Lux