Rian Evans, The Guardian, 24th September 2014 ★★★★ "Works by Janáček and his Czech compatriot Bohuslav Martinů framed this concert given by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Janáček’s programmatic…
Nicola Heywood Thomas, BBC Radio 3, 23rd September 2013 Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes Available until 29th September 2014 Nicola Heywood Thomas introduces a live concert by the BBC National…
John Fleming, Classical Voice North America, 12th September 2014 "And then there were four. Over the past couple of years, the largest professional orchestras in Florida all carried out music…
Carol Main, The Scotsman, 2nd August 2014 ★★★★★ "With considerable stamina required all round to sustain the continuous 50 minutes of lavish scoring – Wagner tubas, two sets of timpani,…
Rodger Jones, Seen and Heard International, 2nd August 2014 "For some reason I have missed out on live performances of Richard Strauss in this his 150th anniversary year. I have not…
Herald Scotland, 21st July 2014 "Michael Francis conducts the Usher Hall Gala, when the programme includes the huge Alpine Symphony of Richard Strauss and a reprise of the Concerto for…
Janos Gereben, San Francisco Classical Voice, 8th July 2014 "The global search went on for three years, but in the end it took just two key performances for Florida Orchestra…
Bay News 9, 26th June 2014 Local news team interviews Michael Francis regarding his new appointment as the Music Director for The Florida Orchestra.
James Chute, U-T San Diego, 25th June 2014 "Michael Francis, who recently made an impressive showing guest conducting the Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra at the Balboa Theatre and must be…
Stephanie Hayes, Tampa Bay Times, 24th June 2014 "The global search went on for three years, but in the end it took just two key performances for Florida Orchestra leaders…
