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Critical Reviews and Quotations
"I have had the opportunity to hear many fine orchestras and ensembles perform over the years, but the performance of Bach's great Mass in B minor at the Victoria Bach Festival is one that will remain a cherished memory for a long time. Craig Hella Johnson's interpretation of this monumental work was inspired, and the instrumentalists and vocalists were all superb. I felt privileged to have been there for it".
- - - Mark Malinowski, National Public Radio, KEDT/KVRT Corpus Christi, TX
"A buoyant, crisp and beautifully shaped account of Haydn's Creation"
- - - Mike Greenberg, San Antonio Express-News
"The Festival is seamless, delightful - a joy to participate in. Craig Johnson is an outstanding Artistic Director/Conductor."
- - - Igor Kipnis, world renowned harpsichordist, of the 1999 Victoria Bach Festival.
"An incredible musical experience"
- - - David Kuehn, co-principal trumpet with the
Maggie Musicale Florentino Orchestra, Florence, Italy, Zubin Mehta, conductor.
"Among the state's more improbable musical successes must be counted the Victoria Bach Festival, an ambitious, densely packed week of choral, orchestral and chamber concerts in this out-of-the-way town of about 61,000 people."
- - - Mike Greenberg, San Antonio Express-News.
Critical Acclaim for Craig Hella Johnson
"I believe that Craig Johnson has understood my music in a way that I have never experienced before. He is a great musician, who understands everything about the music he conducts. He is rare, and I felt fortunate to be able to finally hear what I had always dreamt about".
- - - John Corigliano, composer, and 2000 Oscar winner for The Red Violin.
"Craig Johnson is an extremely talented conductor who is both innately gifted and well-grounded in the fundamentals of musicianship. He will certainly be one of the great choral conductors of his generation"
- - - Helmuth Rilling, Music Director, Internationale Bachakademie, and Artistic Director, Oregon Bach Festival.
"Austin is home to many fine musicians with international reputations, but visionaries such as Craig Johnson are rare. He sets a standard that should raise the quality of music- making in Austin. He seems urgently in touch with the reasons people need to make music. While some might be satisfied with respectable performances, Johnson seems dissatisfied unless the essence of the music is brought to life - as if anything less were a missed opportunity."
- - - Jerry Young, Austin American Statesman
"I can't think of a better match than Craig Hella Johnson and Chanticleer. Craig's high musical standard, wonderful energy and truly eclectic vision of choral singing make him the ideal person to lead this group."
- - - Jan Harrington, Chair, Choral Department, Indiana University.
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