“…Marc Taddei took things to another level. This performance of Brahms’ First Symphony was simply hair-raising. All the brass, with the brilliant horns to the fore, crowned a performance in which Taddei’s fiery interpretation took no prisoners. Astonishing.”
“One of Marc Taddei’s many strengths is his eye for programming”
“Taddei’s ability to react to the singers’ spur-of-the-moment changes of tempo, elongation of phrases or individual notes was seismographic. – Peter Shaw, New Zealand Listener”
“Marc Taddei is to Christchurch what Sir William Glock was to the BBC Proms. His innovations this year alone surpass those of the Christchurch Symphony’s entire history before he arrived as its music director four years ago.” – Ian Dando, New Zealand Listener
“Since his appointment as music director and conductor of the Christchurch Symphony, Marc Taddei has turned repertoire on its head, and Christchurch is loving it.” - Ian Dando, New Zealand Listener