Press Kit for Michael Francis – Conductor

Under the clear and effective baton of Michael Francis, the [Radio Stuttgart Orchestra] achieved a sound of the highest clarity and transparency.”

Susanna Benda, Stuttgarter Zeitung

The anguished finale, with its dark march and fugitive allegro, landed with immense impact, while the extended coda, bringing together evocations of all that has passed in the score, was perfectly limned, demonstrating what can be achieved when a peerless orchestra and a fine conductor collaborate.

Zachary Lewis, Plain Dealer

[Michael Francis’] easily authoritative readings of Dvorak’s Violin Concerto…and New World Symphony provided a frame of familiarity for seldom-heard works by the somewhat neglected Polish composer…Andrzej Panufnik, whose centenary year this is.

Paul Driver, The Sunday Times

Michael Francis…is a great hit with our audience [San Francisco Symphony], bringing just the right touch of knowing wit, uncomplicated musicality, good spirits…to the proceedings.

Steven Kruger, The Berkshire Review

[Michael Francis] is a young conductor who beneath his apparent calm creates dynamic results. I shall be keeping my eye on him, and other music-lovers should do the same!

Roger Jones, Seen and Heard International