His music has also been praised for its “immediate impact” (Chicago Tribune), and its ability to "conjure up worlds of musical magic” with “power and charisma" (Gramophone Magazine, London). His awards include the Rome Prize, the Gaudeamus, a Guggenheim Fellowship and many other prizes and commissions. His music has been recorded and performed worldwide by members of Ensemble Modern and the Berlin Philharmonic, the ASKO/Schönberg Ensemble, the JACK Quartet and numerous other ensembles.