 What the critics say. . .Latest Reviews LATEST REVIEWS FOR TYRONE PATERSON – CONDUCTOR Don Giovanni “Maestro Tyrone Paterson expressively conducted the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, whose playing was laudatory given a complex score and minimal rehearsal time. Their sound was plummy and well-balanced with the singers.”…Neil Wiesensel, Globe and Mail – Nov. 27, 2018 “L’accompagnement de l’Orchestre symphonique de Winnipeg, dirigé par Tyrone Paterson, est irréprochable”…Pierre Meunier, La Liberté – Nov. 29, 2018 “Maestro Tyrone Paterson led the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra with his customary finesse throughout…”.…Holly Harris, Winnipeg Free Press – Nov. 27, 2018 “..but the singing and the orchestra under the steady baton of Tyrone Patterson were praiseworthy and there was an obvious chemistry between the youthful cast members.”.…Lara Rae, CBC News – Nov. 27, 2018 La traviata “A mention must be given to conductor Tyrone Paterson, who brings a fresh dimension to the score with a tender and subtle handling of this beautiful, but woefully overdone, work”.…Lara Rae, CBC News – April 19, 2018 “Manitoba Opera principal conductor Tyrone Paterson led the “Again, Maestro Paterson did a great job with the balance overall between Madama Butterfly “Maestro Tyrone Paterson, celebrating his silver anniversary on the MO podium with the 45-year old opera company, once again skilfully leads the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra through Puccini’s lyrical, rapturous score, as he did 25 years ago this fall.”… Holly Harris, Winnipeg Free Press – Nov. 21, 2017 “The orchestra as usual were note-perfect, nuanced, and outstanding. They bring something new to even the most overplayed of scores.”…Lara Rae, CBC News – Nov 20, 2017 “I’m always amazed how maestro Tyrone Paterson and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra pull together such an impassioned and detailed reading of this lush and complex score with such limited rehearsal time. The orchestra sounded tight and majestic, and the balance between the orchestra and singers was perfect from where I was seated.”…Neil Wiesensel, schmopera.com – Nov. 21, 2017 WERTHER “…underscored by Massenet’s stunningly gorgeous music brought to life by maestro Tyrone Paterson leading the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.” …Winnipeg Free Press – May 1, 2017 “Les belles pages musicales de Massenet sont interprétées avec beaucoup de sensibilité par l’Orchestre symphonique de Winnipeg sous la direction de Tyrone Paterson.”…Pierre Meunier, Musique Classique a Winnipeg…May 1, 2017
OF MICE AND MEN “Maestro Tyrone Paterson superbly led the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra through Floyd’s through-composed, all-American score infused with the spirit of Copland, Barber and Bernstein.”…Holly Harris…Winnipeg Free Press – April 25, 2016 “The orchestra and conducting were flawless.”…Lara Rae…CBC News – April 26, 2016 TURANDOT “Tyrone Paterson a dirigé un accompagnement de très haute qualité par l’Orchestre symphonique de Winnipeg… Paterson a bien équilibré les volumes, n’obligeant jamais les chanteurs à forcer la voix.”…La Liberté – April 21, 2015 FIDELIO “Brilliantly performed Fidelio evokes tears, shouts of ‘bravo’.”…Winnipeg Free Press – November 24, 2014. “Dirigé par Tyrone Paterson, l’Orchestre symphonique de Winnipeg a été impeccable.”…La Liberté – November 26, 2014. TOSCA “Maestro Paterson and musicians work considerable orchestral magic, weaving a riveting scenic spell as indeed they do throughout the entire course of this sumptuous Tosca. Tempi are brisk, harmonies lush, orchestral colours rich and deep.”… OTELLO (Erfurt, Germany) “Ein Vivat dem Dirigenten Tyrone Paterson, der mit Augenmerk für die Dreh- und Angelpunkte der durchkomponierten Materie die Partitur in einen “leuchtenden Fluss” verwandelte.”…Ursula Mielke…Thüringer Allgemeine…May 26, 2014…Otello MADAMA BUTTERFLY “And of course, Tyrone Paterson and the NAC orchestra rock the house “Tyrone Paterson, the artistic director and principal conductor, has many hats to wear, but helped create an experience that will not be forgotten any time soon. It will be truly exciting to watch him take the conductors role once more for the Opera Lyra performance of Tosca in September 2014.” http://reviewslikeachamp.com/2014/04/22/madamabutterfly/ “…Paterson a réussi à élever l’expression sonore pour pousser les voix au coeur de la musique puccinienne dans les deux actes suivants, musicalement plus intéressants.”…Le Droit…April 23, 2014 “Puccini’s inspiring music was at the centre of the evening, as the NAC Orchestra, under Tyrone Paterson’s director [direction] took us soaring to the heights of emotion and the depths of despair with its many familiar melodies.”…Alvina Ruprecht …Capital Critics’ Circle…April 22, 2014 CARMEN “Tyrone Paterson (artistic director and principal conductor) put together an impressive ensemble of artists, both on stage and behind the scenes. The casting for Carmen was spot on, with every performer bringing to life the characters…”…Canadian Lifestyle Magazine – September, 2013 RIGOLETTO “La musique de cet opéra est très belle et l’Orchestre symphonique de Winnipeg, bien dirigé par Tyrone Paterson, a en donné une remarquable interprétation.” – La Liberté – November, 2012 “MO music advisor/principal conductor Tyrone Paterson sensitively led the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra throughout the three-hour evening.” – Opera Today – December, 2012 PIRATES OF PENZANCE “…the orchestra (under the baton of Maestro Tyrone Paterson) was splendid. They were balanced to the singers, articulate and the tempo were just right, neither too fast or slow. This allowed the diction, so important in Gilbert and Sullivan works, to be understood”…KMPH Fox 26 – Jan. 28, 2011 TOSCA “Conductor Tyrone Paterson led the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in Puccini’s marvellously dramatic score that foreshadows much of the onstage action. Vigorous playing and superb solo section work throughout provided exactly the added finesse required, making this a first-rate performance.”…Winnipeg Free Press – November 22, 2010 RIGOLETTO “The courtiers of the OdM chorus were a hearty lot and the Orchestre Metropolitain played with colour and class for Tyrone Paterson in the pit.”…The Montreal Gazette, September 27, 2010 CARMEN “The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra never sounded better. Conductor Tyrone Paterson’s MACBETH “Tyrone Paterson was the conductor. He had a nice balance between the melodrama of MACBETH “Sous la direction de Tyrone Paterson, l’Orchestre du Centre National des Arts déploie EUGENE ONEGIN Conducting the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Tyrone Paterson can claim “Conducting the National Arts Centre Orchestra, Tyrone Paterson can claim responsibility for the musical success of the enterprise.” (Opera Canada)…Eugene Onegin “…and the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra provided solid support under the sympathetic baton of conductor Tyrone Paterson.” (Luther Wade, Opera News Online) …Il barbiere di Siviglia “From the sweet and familiar opening notes of Manitoba Opera’s production Saturday night, played to perfection by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, audience members knew they were in for a treat. Veteran opera conductor Ty Paterson, always finely attuned to his singers, lent his considerably sensitive direction to this operatic masterpiece.” (Gwenda Nemerofsky, Winnipeg Free Press) …La traviata “Il convient d’admirer la direction de Tyrone Paterson qui a su magnifier la beaut� d’une orchestration qui entre dans le tissu musical de fa�on angulaire. L� encore, Mozart sait �tre exigeant; on dira commun�ment que son orchestre accompagne, mais il fait certainement beaucoup plus que cela. C’est toujours un personnage qui s’ajoute aux airs et aux ensembles de telle sorte qu’un trio devient un quatuor, un sextuor prend des allures de septuor. Tout en respectant l’individualit� de cet orchestre, le chef accorde une attention particuli�re aux sonorit�s de chacun des instruments et laisse les chanteurs trouver leurs marques. Sa direction passionn�e et finement articul� entra�ne le plateau dans un s�millant mouvement rythmique.” (Real Boucher, Forum Opera)…Don Giovanni “No doubt, OLO’s traditional strength is in the pit and it was no different on opening night as maestro Tyrone Paterson, celebrating 10 years with the company, kept the National Arts Centre Orchestra humming.” (Denis Armstrong, Ottawa Sun) …Don Giovanni “Conductor Tyrone Paterson brought the music together most convincingly.” (Opera Canada)…Otello “The company’s artistic director, Tyrone Paterson, led the orchestra in an effective accompaniment…” (Richard Todd, Ottawa Citizen)…Otello “Veteran opera conductor Tyrone Paterson urged the most out of a very bright and alert-sounding Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. The smooth waltz rhythms were especially fresh, with listeners’ heads nodding even before the curtain opened.” (Gwenda Nemerofsky, Winnipeg Free Press)…Die Fledermaus “Conductor Tyrone Paterson led the Nashville Symphony in a beautiful and prismatic account of the Verdi score…” (John Pitcher, Nashville Scene)…Aida “And the Nashville Symphony’s work in the pit under Tyrone Paterson is once again superb.” (Evans Donnell, The Tennessean)…Aida “Da sottolineare la sapiente direzione d�orchestra di Tyrone Paterson, del quale apprezziamo in particolare la capacit� di rendere tutte le sfumature di un�ouverture nella quale si segue il passaggio di Medea dall�estasi al tormento.” (Il Pendolo)…Medea “Buona la prova dell’Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana…diretta con molta cura e precisione dal canadese Tyrone Paterson, positivamente avviata verso quel recupero di prestigio che la sua gloriosa tradizione impone.” (Aldo Mattina, Giornale di Sicilia)..Medea “…Maestro Paterson and the NACO are faultless with a tremendously challenging score.”(Denis Armstrong, Ottawa Sun)…Falstaff “…we realize too how conductor Tyrone Paterson’s craftsmanship was able to make the music speak in highly dramatic terms, alongside the voices, with the percussion, the strings, the horns all taking charge of their roles.”(Alvina Ruprecht, CBC Radio One)…Falstaff “Tyrone Paterson brought out the complexities of Puccini’s marvellous score, with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra playing its heart out.”(Christopher Darling, Opera Canada)…Turandot “Paterson, who has made a name for himself as an opera conductor, stands well over six feet tall and is a commanding figure on the podium. He has expressive hands, and his baton patterns are crisp and clear. The maestro�s speaking is as articulate as his conducting, and he was able to put the large audience at ease from the start.” (Charles Velte, The Daily Courier)…Orchestral Concert “Suffice it only to add that the chorus was in wonderful form throughout, and the orchestra, under conductor Tyrone Paterson, fully succeeded in sustaining the magic and momentum of a fairy tale evening of beautifully staged music.” (Bob Clark, Calgary Herald)…Turandot “Sous la direction tr�s subtile de Tyrone Paterson, l’orchestre se surpasse. Le chef en tire des sonorit�s tr�s contrast�es tout en maintenant un �quilibre rigoureux entre les diff�rentes sections, notamment dans la sc�ne du duel o� les cuivres pourraient � tout moment �craser les cordes. Ce parfait contr�le des masses assure aux chanteurs un �crin de choix.” (Real Boucher, Forum Opera)…Romeo et Juliette “Conductor Tyrone Paterson held the entire production together with great style and clarity” (Dave Nordstrom, The Morning Star)…La Boheme “Opera Lyra Ottawa’s production was musically wonderful and visually spectacular. If it had been a film one would buy the video to see it again.” (The Community Press)…Les Contes d’Hoffmann “An 18-piece chamber orchestra, under the baton of artistic director and principal conductor Tyrone Paterson, played with precision and felicity.” (Earl Arthur Love, Opera Canada)…The Old Maid and the Thief/The Telephone “Friday night’s music, sensitively conducted by Tyrone Paterson, narrated a far more intricate tale than appears in the text…In short, the production was spectacular.” (Rebecca Breyer, The Honolulu Advertiser)…Turandot “The entire production was polished and convincing…Members of the Winnipeg Symphony, under the direction of Tyrone Paterson, did a superb job, with notable solos from members of the woodwind section.” (Gwenda Nemerofsky, Opera Canada)…Rigoletto “Conductor Tyrone Paterson led the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, maintaining a brisk pace and articulating the score clearly.” (John Becker, Opera Canada)…Cav/Pag “…under the baton of Canadian conductor Tyrone Paterson, was an excellent, original interpretation of the score. He achieved an acute dramatization of the individual passages; the sung passages were reminders of a dramatically spoken replication…” “Conductor Tyrone Paterson, making his Opera Carolina debut, maintained good ensemble between the members of the Charlotte Symphony in the pit and the soloists and chorus onstage. Bel canto opera scores can seem mechanical unless given careful attention such as Paterson provided.” “Paterson and the Kitchenor-Waterloo Symphony provided excellent orchestral support with a finely pointed reading of the jagged, rhythmically nervous score.” “Paterson has a good handle on the music and the NAC Orchestra plays with flair.” “Tyrone Paterson, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Opera Lyra Ottawa, was on the podium for the night and right off the top he demonstrated his comfort with all things Verdian…He let the music sustain the drama, and he allowed the happy woodwind interlude to meander along naturally.” “Tyrone Paterson, leading the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra, obviously agree with Fortin’s interpretation of the role. The musical result was thus, indeed, the tragédie lyrique that Poulenc intended.” “With the assistance of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony led by conductor Tyrone Paterson… Massenet’s evocative phrasings achieved a sensual, languorous poignancy.” “…and the Edmonton Symphony, conducted by Tyrone Paterson, played the sentimental accompaniment beautifully. The orchestra was excellent throughout, especially the bombastic brass and lush strings.” “Au pupitre de l’orchestre du CNA, le chef Tyrone Paterson offre une vision d’ensemble coh�rente, attentive et respectueuse de la riche palette orchestrale de la musique de Verdi.” “The NAC Orchestra was well in hand, under the fine baton of Tyrone Paterson.” “Conductor Tyrone Paterson, the 40 -voice MO Chorus and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra were at one with Donizetti’s graceful and passionate score.” “Under Tyrone Paterson’s skilful conducting, this was the best production EO has given us in several years.” “Tyrone Paterson, formerly a resident conductor of the Calgary Opera, conducted members of the Calgary Philharmonic, the tempos well judged and the musical ideas presented clearly and directly.” “Tyrone Paterson…conducted the orchestra, leading with the sure hand of experience and wide knowledge of the operatic repertory.” “Maestro Paterson and the NAC orchestra played the perfect chaperone, always present without intruding.” “The second opening night was generally remarkable for admirable accuracy in entries, ensembles, and orchestra. The Canadian conductor Tyrone Paterson has shown understanding and sense for character of Borodin’s music… “ “However, the main strength of the production is based on precise musical staging of Canadian conductor Tyrone Paterson…” “…Giovanna D’Arco by Verdi is based on nearly perfect musical production. In greatly composed scenes there are brilliant very carefully prepared choir and stylishly playing orchestra under the precise baton of the Canadian Tyrone Paterson. “ “In his first go at The Magic Flute, conductor Tyrone Paterson got fine work from the pit, as the ESO handled the shifting colours and moods with grace.” “The timing and balance between the singers and the members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in the pit was nothing less than superb.” “…et l’orchestre, sous la direction de Tyrone Paterson…s’est fort bien acquitté du rôle que lui a conféré Verdi, qui est de se mettre au service du chant en tout temps, sauf aux moments précis où le drame exige une intervention spéciale de sa part.” “The National Arts Centre Orchestra performs sensitively under conductor Tyrone Paterson, who balances his forces well.” “Pour Verdi l’orchestre devient alors générateur d’ambience, un décorateur angoissant qui jette cette chape de malédiction sur tout l’opéra. Plutôt respectueux de la partition, le chef Tyrone Paterson…a donné un allant sans vigueur brute aux troupes de l’Orchestre du CNA, minutieuses. Il a démontré à plusieurs passages…une touchante sensibilité dialogale avec les solistes, attention qu’il soutenait avec grâce.” “These are talented actors in addition to gifted singers whose marvelous voices are in perfect harmony with the orchestra (under the direction of Tyrone Paterson).” “Tyrone Paterson drew warm, luscious sounds from the Edmonton Symphony, especially its heroic brass section…” “For this performance, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra played wonderfully to support strong singing…” “The National Arts Centre Orchestra sounded fine indeed, and conductor Tyrone Paterson provided a good sense of musical direction and unity to the production.” “…and the orchestra, playing soulfully under the baton of Tyrone Paterson, perfectly setting the mood.” “Much of the pleasure in the evening should be credited to conductor Tyrone Paterson, who was responsive to the sensitive balance between the score’s comic and sentimental elements.” “Conducting the Vancouver Opera Orchestra, Tyrone Paterson balanced room for the singers with an appetite for the score’s velocity. They played with zest and detail.” “Conductor Tyrone Paterson fostered an intelligent and evocative account of the score. The National Arts Centre Orchestra played beautifully.” “…and the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tyrone Paterson, was, as always, first-rate in the pit.” “The orchestra too was on its best behaviour, the entr’actes played with taste and sounding more than merely routine. Tyrone Paterson, formerly with the company, led the proceedings with a sure hand.” “The Regina Symphony performed well under the masterful hand of Tyrone Paterson, who always makes a positive contribution.” “If there was a musical star on this night, it would have to be the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra under conductor Tyrone Paterson. Time and again, the exactly right dramatic weight of Puccini’s remarkable orchestration was brought out with sensitivity and expressiveness.” “The Edmonton Symphony played with great accuracy and conviction under maestro Tyrone Paterson.” “The [Vancouver] opera orchestra with the resourceful conducting of Tyrone Paterson sounded particularly fine in the theatre’s splendid acoustics.” “Last but far from least, Tyrone Paterson’s conducting struck a balance between refined, precise orchestral playing and real brio.” “La orchestra fue magn�fica, casi perfecta con los cantantes dirigidos por Tyrone Paterson.” “Under the baton of Calgary Opera’s resident conductor Tyrone Paterson, the Vancouver Opera Orchestra played splendidly, establishing a spirited momentum with a crisp rendition of Rossini’s famous overture.” “Barber a winning mix of elegance and comedy. It bubbles along thanks mainly to…(and) the orchestra’s stinging precision of attack under Tyrone Paterson.” “Conductor Tyrone Paterson controls the musical proceedings with care, showing admirable sensitivity to musical nuance and flexibility of tempo, and inspiring the CPO to a commendably high level of performance.” “Equally praiseworthy were the leadership of veteran conductor Tyrone Paterson and the fine playing of the Regina Symphony Orchestra.” “The Edmonton Symphony played very well under Paterson’s lively tempos, and all those wonderful woodwind solos were expertly handled.” “l’Orchestre du CNA élargi sonne remarquablement bien sous la direction attentive, lyrique de Tyrone Paterson.” “With the reigns in the capable hands of conductor Tyrone Paterson, the orchestra gave a polished and enjoyable performance.” “Conductor Ty Paterson led a sparkling performance with the Edmonton Symphony in top form.” “The orchestra, conducted in an alert, crisp manner by Tyrone Paterson, brought the needed instrumental sparkle to a production that brought laughter and good spirits to a capacity audience.” “Paterson’s conducting of guest pianist Michael Injae Kim was perfect” “Never has it [the Symphony Orchestra] showed such vitality, solidarity and commitment ..” “…while Tyrone Paterson’s conducting of the 13-piece orchestra had just the right buoyancy and scale for the smallish Queen Elizabeth Playhouse.” “Tyrone Paterson led the Calgary Philharmonic with clarity and authority.” “The orchestra, mainly members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, was outstanding under Tyrone Paterson’s baton…” “Tyrone Paterson conducted the Regina Symphony with vigor and skill.” “Conductor Tyrone Paterson ensured that the music followed a lively and well-set line all through the performance. The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra played beautifully.” “La direzione di Tyrone Paterson, che sista rapidamente imponendo come un ottimo direttore d’orchestra, e; stata efficace”. “As Tyrone Paterson elicited fine music from the Regina Symphony Orchestra, Dietsch, Klein and Zhang took turns stunning the crowd.” “…Tyrone Paterson’s energetic direction in the pit contributed immensely to the well-timed flow of humor”. “The Victoria Symphony sparkles under Paterson’s direction, bringing all the colours of Donizetti’s marvelous score to life; the brass and percussion sections outdo themselves in sensitivity and delicacy of playing.” “The orchestra, mainly culled from the National Arts Centre Orchestra, was also excellent under the baton of Tyrone Paterson.” “Le chef Tyrone Paterson réusit à mettre le tissu orchestral en évidence et ce tissu reflète une analyse bien menée de la partition.” “The Calgary Philharmonic under the able baton of Tyrone Paterson produced a cleanly played accompaniment.” “The chorus, clearly enjoying themselves, sang with poise and enthusiasm, and Tyrone Paterson led an energized Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in an altogether disciplined and capable fashion.” “Conductor Tyrone Paterson’s clean, incisive control held everything in check with admirable precision…” “Tyrone Paterson and the Edmonton Symphony supported Don Pasquale with split-second timing, precision and dramatic impact. The rapidly unfolding tapestry of themes dance by with briskness and energy.” “Conductor Tyrone Paterson brings a higher level of musicianship to Rodger’s score than one normally expects in musical theatre. His sensitivity to balances and phrasing is always specific.” “Musically, the Regina Symphony Orchestra – under the control of Tyrone Paterson – shone. Their instruments faithfully brought out the American and Japanese airs built into the score.” “Tyrone Paterson, conducting the Regina symphony, captured the sweeping beauty of Puccini’s score.” “Calgary conductor Tyrone Paterson led an orchestra of local professionals with sureness and delicacy.” “The COA Amahl is well sung, credibly performed and neatly played by a chamber orchestra under the direction of Tyrone Paterson.” “Tyrone Paterson leads the orchestra, cast and chorus with firm and unobtrusive eloquence.” |
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