“But…the evening belonged to conductor Marc Taddei…. His intensity, commitment and attention to detail gave the performance true gravitas. He is very quick to give generous accolades to his performers but on this occasion he deserved every bit of the audience’s enthusiastic response.”
“Marc Taddei provided an attractive image for the orchestra – someone young and energetic, adventurous and engaging. Prior to his appointment, the orchestra had been represented in public by either general managers or chairman, who did not relish the limelight and could at times be controversial. Not since the early days of Dobbs Franks (1960s) and Vanco Cavdarski (1970s) had the orchestra enjoyed such a positive public spokesman. Taddei had made good contact with civic leaders, sponsors and the public.” – excerpt from the book
“Newly appointed music director Taddei had a dream debut conducting the Wellington Orchestra last month. Three standing ovations followed the orchestra’s Wellington premiere, leaving Taddei gleaming…
“It took Marc Taddei only one year as music director and chief conductor of the Christchurch Symphony to turn repertoire and public taste on its head. Orpheus and Bacchus blew him here. The new works he introduced in his first two years alone surpassed the total in the orchestra’s history. All his substantial legacy to Christchurch has radiated out from this innovative ebullience.. His typical American ability to break down formal barriers through friendly chat enabled him to take his audience with him, no matter how demanding the programme. …Take a bow, Taddei and players. You gave us a night to treasure.”
“Maestro Taddei has so extended the range of music the orchestra plays that its tradition now encompasses almost everything…This concert was a very fine achievement in its own right, something of a milestone in the orchestra’s history, and a great way to remember Marc Taddei’s magnificent contribution as musical director.”