This is Burhans' debut as a lead composer and recording artist, though he has long been recognized as a vital presence on the NYC new music scene. The New York Times lauded him as "animated and versatile," a "sweet-voiced countertenor," and a "new music virtuoso." He's also a regular member of several groundbreaking groups and ensembles that have helped redefine modern classical music-among them ACME, Alarm Will Sound, Beyondo, Bleknlok, Escort, it's not you it's me, Newspeak, Ensemble Signal and the Wordless Music Orchestra.