He is noted for his championing of tonal music as a valid contemporary composing style, for the political dimension of his compositions, and for several high-profile legal cases relating to his integrity as composer, musician and musical dramatist.
He is noted for his championing of tonal music as a valid contemporary composing style, for the political dimension of his compositions and for his outspokenness. Burstein is also known for two high-profile libel cases relating to his integrity as composer, musician and musical dramatist.