“The orchestral highlight was undoubtedly the VWO presentation of Bartok’s one-act opera Bluebeard’s Castle with Margaret Medlyn and Paul Whelan, conducted by Marc Taddei. The orchestra rose magnificently to the occasion.
Coupled with the Chapman Tripp NZ Opera Chorus for Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms this was imaginative programming at its best. Unquestionably the most memorable concert of the year. In fact, the Vector Wellington Orchestra provided the most consistently enjoyable concerts this year.”
“The performance was stunning. Marc Taddei drew forces together with enormous precision –The composer, who was present must have been delighted.”
“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…