17th January 2025, Horst Reischenböck, Die Salzburger Kulturzeitung

“[Wagner’s Ring Without Words was] opulently cast, with about eight double basses and a quartet of horns and Wagner tubes each, excellently balanced in all positions, the Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz traced the tonal finesse of the interwoven themes and leading motifs. Confidently led by the chief conductor Michael Francis, designed to a sensual, cheered result.”logo