“The San Francisco Ballet Orchestra under Marc Taddei gave Tchaikovsky’s exquisite score an almost tactile quality that carried the other elements along.”
“…playing of astonishing intensity…”
Composer Rob Thorne and Guitarist Tristan Dingemans
“Orchestra Wellington played a difficult programme, made no concession to popular taste, yet it had the largest audience of any orchestra in New Zealand. There is something remarkable about this. I believe the secret of the success of the orchestra is relationship, the relationship the conductor, Marc Taddei, has with the orchestra and with the audience. The good prices for season tickets helps, but essentially this is Marc Taddei’s orchestra and players and musicians trust his judgement. Other ensembles can learn from this.”
“…a memorable performance…”
“ A sterling performance of a masterpiece… Mr. Taddei continued his consummate orchestral authority in the finale, especially in a dark hued chorale section.”