The Dreaming Light features 11 compositions for acoustic guitar (Wall Matthews), soprano saxophone (David Stambler), violin (Bruno Nasta),viola (Alice Young). and cello (David Shumway). The music is an extension of Matthews' critically acclaimed solo work, which includes reviews like Musician Magazine : " On guitar, Matthews is a six string wonder...he's a gifted miniaturist, matching classical structure with a folkish sense of line." CMJ New Music Report : "Matthews is an exceptional composer...." Audio Magazine : "uncommonly rich in melody... the sides fly by too rapidly..." Playboy Magazine :"defies categorization ... we've listened a dozen times and haven't begun to tire of it...wonderfully lyrical and moody." Baltimore Sun :"Beautiful and unusual music."