Photo: Amanda Kowalski
“David is a great talent… he has a natural sense for evoking sound in gesture”
Maestro Peter Erös, former Music Director of the Malmö, San Diego, and Aalborg Symphonies
“… a wealth of musical knowledge and a clear and precise conducting manner that brings great results…. His reading of Hanson’s Symphony No. 2 had wonderfully expansive shape and great detail to lyricism and phrasing.”
Maestro Christian Knapp, Conductor of the Mariinsky Theater
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“Having performed with some of the world's most famous conductors throughout my long career, I can easily say that David is not only a consummate musician, but leads the orchestra with clarity and expression. His gestures are always at service to the composition and never for show or ego. As an orchestral horn player, I greatly appreciate his ability to maintain a tight ensemble while allowing the individual player the necessary artistic liberties during solos.”
Orlando Pandolfi, horn
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“Under his guidance, the symphony has developed a reputation for programming and performances that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
David has shown great innovation and leadership in community outreach."
Susan Sivitz, Former Managing Director of Bainbridge Performing Arts
“Beyond his wealth of musical abilities, his invaluable contributions towards running the festival showed David’s excellent abilities in institutional leadership.”
Christian Knapp, conductor of the Mariinsky Theater