Violinist Marissa Licata's "Strings on Fire" Burned Up the Birdland Stage with Joyful Passion
The air was super-charged at Birdland Theater as violinist Marissa Licata presented Strings On Fire, with a program of eclectic work that dazzled. She wasn't kidding, either, when she named her show. Licata's playing is not only fiery but literally full-bodied. She's an animated virtuoso, with a remarkable choreography of movement whether bowing or with pizzicato. Licata also produced sounds from her instrument with …