GIAN CARLO MENOTTI

“..One of the most gifted young conductors I had the fortune to work with.  Not only are his exceptional musical gifts beyond question, but equally strong are his gifts in leadership and for imaginative programming.  Moreover, he has a pliant and likeable personality (a rare quality among conductors) and he is a tireless worker and efficient organizer. I deem lucky any organization which will employ him.”

SIR GEORG SOLTI

“I am happy to send a warm letter of recommendation…I have watched his work at first hand and believe that he would be an ideal candidate.”

PETER MAAG

“With his combination of superb Juilliard training, European experience, wide operatic and sinfonic repertoire, his profound, exciting noncompromising musical personality, Maestro Pollitt is one of the most talented young conductors I have known and deserves a career at the highest levels.”

SARAH CALDWELL

“David is an exciting, cultured musician. He is a natural leader whose complete comfort on the podium and respect and sensitivity to all those with whom he comes in contact succeeds in bringing each performer to his or her maximum.  These qualities combined with his demonstrated musical talent convince me that David is soon destined for a first class career.

JANOS STARKER

“…a highly trained, totally dedicated musician and a very fine conductor.”  “As a Music Director his personality and original ideas helped build audiences, musician’s loyalty and enthusiastic board support.”