Joseph Koykkar has been praised for his piece Double Take, which is featured on this recording: “On the stimulating side was Joseph Koykkar’s brilliant Double Take… The pithy eight-minute work, a paean to sparklingly clear conorities and economic means, bristled with good-naturedly restless activity anchored by a strong sense of direction” (The Milwaukee Sentinel).; Koykkar has received commissions and performances by a number of contemporary music ensembles in North America, including Present Music, Zeitgeist, Synchronia, and the C.A.L. Ear Unit.; Koykkar has composed over 100 pieces since the 1970’s. He has composed chamber music, orchestral scores, film and video scores, and electronic music.
