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Opera Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West at Malmö Opera. Première: 8 September 2007 Joseph Swensen makes the orchestra and singers burn and sparkle. In the final scene with Mr Johnson, Swensen lifts the work to a level of greatness even above its own merits. Lars Sjöberg, Expressen, 9 September 2007 The real protagonist of this performance is to be found in the pit: Joseph Swensen demonstrates complete and admirable mastery of balance in this almost hopelessly difficult work. Lennart Brommander, Aftonbladet, 9 September 2007 Joseph Swensen and the orchestra reveal the chamber music characteristics of this work with tremendous sensitivity. Carlhåken Larsén, Sydsvenskan, 10 September 2007 It is worth the trip and trouble to visit the Malmö Opera House for this perfromance. Not least because of Joseph Swensen who, against challenging odds, delivered one of the best performances I have heard. … [he demonstrated] sensitivity and loving flexibility, with a big lyrical warmth and an ability to get the very best out of this score. Jan Jacoby, Politiken (Denmark), 12 September 2007 Malmö Opera’s Principal Conductor, Joseph Swensen’s leadership brings all aspects and qualities of this score to their fullest potential. The orchestra played with fire and brilliance and a perfect balance was achieved between the orchestra and the singers Jan Kåkanson, Hallandsposten, 12 September 2007 Joseph Swensen’s work with the orchestra has produced golden, shining results. All opera lovers should see this performance. Thomas Anderberg, Dagens Nyheter, 13 September 2007 Joseph Swensen has built an orchestra with sound and power that it has rarely before shown, with great sensitivity toward the singers and great feeling for pacing and tempo.....outstanding. Lars-Erik Larsson, Skånska Dagbladet, 10 September 2007 Royal Danish Opera/ Le Nozze di Figaro/ Nov-Dec 1999 Figaro was in the best possible hands at the premiere on Saturday night with the American conductor Joseph Swensen. His quick and precise tempi, lively phrasing and richly varied and nuanced tone colouring were extraordinary. The Royal Danish Orchestra was always in perfect balance with the singers. Berklingske Tidende It was so good to see how Joseph Swensen created such a beautiful sympathy between himself and the singers. He is obviously a conductor singers love to sing for. Helsingar Dagblad |
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