John Andrews - conductor
“John Andrews marshaled his orchestra brilliantly (and they all spoke highly of him, pretty rare) in Don Pasquale, vivacious, idiomatic to a very unexpected degree and completely unpanicked by hair-raisingly tight schedules.” Opera de Bauge, Opera Now – Who’s hot, 2007
“…. the orchestra was conducted on this occasion by John Andrews. A striking figure with a fine head of hair and a voluminous frock coat, he showed the way with wide gestures, as well as an emphatic, incisive beat, always looking to stir powerful emotions…..Sibelius's generously proportioned Second Symphony with its patterns of great forces gradually, at times almost hesitantly, growing again and again to full strength, suited the players and their conductor to a T.” Norwich Philharmonic, Eastern Daily Press November 2007
”…. from first note to last, this was a superb and electrifying performance. Recently-appointed director John Andrews conducted with dynamic flair. He is surely high on the list of a new generation of scholar-conductors. His undoubted talent enthused all to give of their best, reflected by the generous applause from the audience. This really was a praiseworthy account of this monumental Baroque piece.” Handel, Judas Maccabaeus/ Harpenden Choral Society, Harpenden Advertiser, July 2007
”...the performers are also helped by the crisp acoustic and the decisive leadership of musical director John K. Andrews. The result is a triumph, both just for the reunited lovers and the victorious Richard the Lionheart, but for this cast and their creative team.” Handel Riccardo Primo/Opera de Bauge, Opera Now July 2006
”… [John Andrews’s] conducting had both elan and sensitivity . “
Robinson Crusoe/Opera della Luna, Opera, October 2004
”… conductor John Andrews’s deft handling of her lyrical aria and the final trio with Crusoe and Friday suggested there are good musical reasons for staging Offenbach oftener.” Robinson Crusoe/Opera della Luna, The Guardian, 2004