Thom Mariner, Movers & Makers Cincinnati, 25th May 2017 Friday, May 26 Elgar: “The Dream of Gerontius” Michael Francis The conductor: British-born Michael Francis is currently music director of the…
Peter Korfmacher, Leipziger Volkszeitung, 10th April 2017 "Under the helm of Francis, by contrast, beauty and truthfulness shine from these movements which show Haydn at the peak of his proficiency.…
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times, 15th March 2017 The Florida Orchestra has been planning its 50th anniversary season all year and the party is on. The theme is celebration. Highlights…
Andrew Meacham, Tampa Bay Times, 8th March 2017 The young man lifted his hands, one of which held a baton, and brought them down. A grand piano took off like…
William E Ford, Bachtrack, 25th February 2017 ★★★★ "The ASO performed beautifully, with the strings sounding especially full and warm. Vaughan Williams’ music was turned out beautifully under Maestro Francis’…
Mark Gresham, Arts ATL 24th February 2017 "Under Francis’ baton, the ASO gave the sublimely lyrical work an impressive, finely honed performance, bringing closure to a creditable, satisfying evening of…
Editorial Staff, Tampa Bay Times, 6th January 2017 Thanks to a state grant, the Florida Orchestra is embarking on new outreach efforts that will extend its reach across the state…
Suzanne Hirt, Daytona Beach News-Journal, 5th January 2017 The Florida Orchestra is on a mission to make symphony concerts accessible to everyone, not just people of means. The reason is…
Andrew Meacham,Tampa Bay Times, 5th January 2017 The Florida Orchestra will take on an expanded presence throughout Florida, thanks to new funding that will send musicians to cities around the…
Mannheimer Morgen, 10th December 2016 “Conductor Michael Francis led the orchestra with thoughtfully flowing gestures. After the 52 timpani strokes, the orchestra threw itself with determination into the dramatic developments.…
