“Maestro Behr was a dynamic conductor who worked so well with soloists, the chorus and the musicians of the orchestra, all of whom respected him greatly. He will be deeply missed.”
“Francesca's productions are always beautifully balanced between the intimacy of the characters and the sweep of the epic, and I think that she will use the symbols of America brilliantly.”
“I want to do more commissions and the very important second and third productions of new works - giving them the life that will bring them into the standard repertoire.”
“I loved working with Spiro because he has the totality of colors in his performing palette. He is a singer of wonderful imagination and a real professional.”
