David Pollitt


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“Pollitt and the orchestra were simply magnificent…”

The Washington Post 

 

“POLLITT – A GREAT REVELATION - …a perfect triumph… it has been many years since we have seen the musicians standing up after the intermission to applaud the guest conductor.”

El Pais  Montevideo, Uruguay

 

… an impressive, exciting and substantial performance.”

The Washington Post 

 

Alexander Nevsky  - “Pollitt …panoramic vision, keen dramatic sense and grandeur equal to Eisenstein’s”

Greenville News

 

“…the Alexander Nevsky Film.  It was a smashing success, a genuine occasion…and under no circumstances should it be missed.”

Charleston Post and Courier

 

 “…a glorious musical success… (Mahler’s Symphony No. 8)

The Greenville News 

 

“..definition and beauty that many a big-name orchestra should envy.” ( Mozart Symphony #41)

The Washington Post 

 

…an evening under the stars to be remembered…..broadway at its best.”

SUNGER- TURKISH STATE TELEVISION

 

“…very influential concert.”  (Chinese Premier – Berg Violin Concerto)

THE LABOURER  SHANGHAI, CHINA  

 

                                                                       

“LE NUOVE BACCHETTE” SUL PODIO DI SPOLETO … David Pollitt, … certainly the best.”

Corriere   Spoleto, Italy

 

“YOUNG CONDUCTOR CHARGED WITH ENERGY  “…Mr. Pollitt clearly wanted the music to go his way… If I were looking for a talented young conductor, I’d hire him at once…”                                                                 

 Charleston News & Courier 

 

“Most impressive to both eyes and ears was this stunning production, conducted by David Pollitt.  This is a young man to watch.  Under his baton, the orchestra provided the finest orchestral playing I have as yet heard here in Manchester from Opera New England(Opera Company of Boston).”

Manchester Union Leader  

 

“DAVID POLLITT’S FANTASTIC FAREWELL CONCERT  “In four years as Music Director of the symphony, David Pollitt has transformed the orchestra from a run-of-the-mill amateur group to Arlington’s preeminent musical organization.”

The Arlington Journal  

“TSO WAS IN TOP FORM FOR FRIDAY’S CONCERT  The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra offered a terrific performance…an orchestra quickly maturing under the baton of its highly-competent conductor, David Pollitt. …” “bravo Tallahassee Symphony.  You could teach those big-city orchestras a thing or two.”

Tallahassee Democrat  

 

“ …the impressive baton of David Pollitt…excellent musical ideas and bright future.”

Seattle Post Intelligencer  

 

“… a conductor with a sure absolute grasp of an orchestra.”

Charleston News