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“I can say unequivocally that Lawrence Golan is
the best resident conductor we have ever had.”
Maryellen Gleason:
President & CEO, The Phoenix Symphony
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- "Lawrence Golan is one
of the finest conductors I have seen in years."
David
Epstein: Conductors Guild
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- “Lawrence Golan is a
programmer of virtually unprecedented creativity and scope.”
- Michael
Christie: Music Director, The Phoenix Symphony
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Brooklyn Philharmonic & Colorado Music Festival
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- "Lawrence Golan's work
has been nothing short of astounding.“
- Joseph Docksey:
Director, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver
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- "I sincerely believe
that Lawrence Golan will become one of the premier conductors of our age."
- Larry Glenn: The
Rome Festival
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- "What a pleasure it is
to work with Lawrence Golan. Places that are usually a problem with other
conductors are not a problem with him.
Joshua Bell, Violinist
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- "Mr. Golan is a fine
musician who has shown himself to be most sensitive and capable. I
recommend him highly and without reserve."
Daniel Barenboim: Former
Music Director, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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- “Mr. Golan is an
engaging and articulate leader who dynamically connects with audiences as
well as musicians.”
Marin Alsop: Music
Director, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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Principal Conductor,
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
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Conductor Laureate,
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
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- "I have seen Lawrence
Golan conduct on a number of occasions, and have been impressed by his
very clear technique, his ability to communicate with the musicians, and
his very strong sense of musical style."
- Henry Fogel:
Senior Advisor, League of American Orchestras
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- “Lawrence possesses
the attributes of the best music directors: musical vision, clarity in
communication, and the ability to draw the best out of his players.”
John Bruce Yeh:
Clarinet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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- “Mr. Golan is very
gifted--a keen intellect, a sure hand, good ears and sense, and thorough
in his dedication and preparation."
Robert Spano: Music
Director, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
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- "Lawrence Golan is a
fine musician and has a very clear baton technique. He also has a
wonderful personality--very easy to get along with."
Erich Kunzel; Conductor,
Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
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- “His concerts are
always musically rewarding from both a player's and listener's standpoint.
He is energetic, positive, and has excellent verbal skills. He speaks very
well to an audience and is a very effective fund-raiser as the
spokesperson for an organization.”
Graybert
Beacham: Concertmaster, Portland Ballet Orchestra and Atlantic Chamber
Orchestra
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- "Lawrence Golan is a
thoughtful and dedicated musician who easily wins the respect and
confidence of the colleagues he works with. In addition to his conducting,
I am aware of Lawrence's innovative approach to programming, and his
unique style of presenting concerts--the later is particularly apparent in
the concerts he organizes for young adult audiences. I have also seen him
conduct family concerts where he successfully entertains and interacts
with a very wide age group."
Anthony Fogg: Artistic
Administrator, Boston Symphony Orchestra
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- "Mr. Golan is a very
gifted conductor. He has a fine technique, which enables him to work
quickly and easily with orchestras. Players respond well to his music
making. He comes prepared, works hard and makes efficient use of rehearsal
time. His gifts as a violinist are a great help."
Harold Farberman: Founder, The Conductors Institute
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- “Working with him was
so inspiring; it brought me up to a whole new level!”
Rachel Rincione: Soprano
(Le Nozze di Figaro & Beethoven Symphony No. 9)
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- "Mr. Golan is one of a
rare breed--a true virtuoso violinist and conductor with the intellectual
curiosity to perform in a historically informed perspective. I have been
much impressed with the depth of insight into the scores and the grace
with which he works with the performers."
Daniel Pinkham; Composer
and former member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
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- “Tanglewood is the
international Mecca of conducting talent, and even among this elite group
of conductors, Lawrence Golan is at the top of the class. I recommend him
without the slightest hesitation."
Jorma Panula; Helsinki
Sibelius Academy, Tanglewood, Aspen
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