“…Festmusik der Stadt Wien – an explosive piece showcasing Strauss’s favouritism to brass, which Taddei highlights wonderfully.”
“Metamorphosen is a complex work for 23 solo strings; dense and chromatic, making huge demands on the players and, conducting from memory, Marc Taddei drew from his players a performance of tremendous conviction…. this was Strauss from the top drawer.”
“Taddei’s conducting both works in the first half without the score before him was impressively conspicuous.”
“… transcendent quality…”
Mezzo-soprano, Elizabeth Harris
“…the packed hall was treated to a propulsive performance under Marc Taddei; one that was marked by a real sense of occasion… Fine soloists, and vibrant choral singing set the seal on a performance of real conviction.”