Her performances of American flute concerti have won critical acclaim. When she performed her commissioned concerto Trail of Tears by Michael
Daugherty with the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra in January 2020, one reviewer wrote, "Porter's appearance with
a modern piece in which such embedding of the guest artist with the vehicle shone so brightly seems to me a high point of the
ISO's recent history."
She recorded and performed the work with the Albany (NY) symphony in May 2015, prompting
the Albany Times Union to write: "The focus remained on Porter's beautiful tone color and Daugherty's imaginative
deployment of the orchestra." American Record Guide has lauded her playing for having "an innocent American lyricism..."
and a reviewer for annarbor.com noted that "Amy Porter deeply imbues with a sense of narrative and of speech and, yes, drama."
From her resonant and colorful tone to her impeccable finger technique and crystal-clear articulation, Porter's interpretation respectfully leads the listener on a flawlessly stunning and emotional journey through Daugherty's work. 
