Andrew Shulman - Press Reviews - Conducting
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"In the masterful hands of Shulman and LACO, the work’s classic properties, one might say its eternal properties
came to the fore - Shulman consistently found the through-line in the agitated countermelodies, and from the
dark and troubled strains of the opening Allegro to the fierce tempest of the finale, the
Orchestra dug in with passion and clarity. The third movement, full of gravity, was given great
emotional weight. A stunning performance, and in the end, a superb pairing with Mozart.
Bravo, Mr. Shulman" (Walton - Sonata for Strings, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles)
LA Opening Nights (wordpress.com)
"It was clear from the soft opening octave passages that this conductor could bring the orchestra to a new level. It became even more evident as he led the woodwinds and then the other players to a rousing fortissimo - Energetic and flamboyant, his hair flying and his hands gesturing - he conducts without a baton - he turned this way and that to bring the players into the fold" (Peninsula Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles)
Daily Breeze (Los Angeles, USA)
"The conductor Andrew Shulman really carried the orchestra along... like a British Leonard Bernstein whose brilliance was still burning in Haydn's 'Philosopher' Symphony. This was of a quality for which one may search but rarely find...There was much applause" (Brandon Hill Chamber Orchestra, Hanover)
Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany)
"Under the distinguished guest conductor Andrew Shulman, the orchestra gave a moving performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in B minor... leading to the spectacular third movement with exciting rhythmic style portrayed dynamically with the intensity enhanced by the skill of the conductor"
"A fresh and alert performance of Mozart's Marriage of Figaro Overture was followed by Beethoven's violin concerto in a stirring performance by Italian soloist Roberto Cani...There was excellent support from the orchestra under the superb direction of Andrew Shulman. Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony is well known for its spontaneity and expansiveness. The string section was particularly impressive in the opening allegro and the Pilgrims' March offered some stylish playing from all sections. This whole interpretation added a certain freshness to this engaging work" (Brandon Hill Chamber Orchestra, Bristol)
The Bristol Evening Post (UK)
"A wonderfully atmospheric performance that caught changing moods splendidly, ending with a storm that was often frightening in its intensity (Britten's 'Four Sea Interludes' from Peter Grimes)...Andrew Shulman guided his forces with skill, and we heard sumptuous tone from the upper strings, colourful woodwinds, horns and brass all making very positive contributions to this often very moving performance" (Tchaikovsky's 'Pathetique' Symphony, Ulster Youth Orchestra, Belfast Town Hall)
The Daily Telegraph (UK)
The Ham and High (UK)