-NZ Herald, William Dart
“Conductor Fawzi Haimor, expertly keeping this great orchestral locomotive on its minimalist tracks, then chatted to us while traditional seating was restored behind him. Enviably fluent …

-Stuff, John Button
“The second half gave us a thrillingly direct performance of Dvorak’s perennial favourite – the Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” – in which…

-Stuff, Patrick Shepherd
“Having heard and played Dvořák’s 9th Symphony “From the New World” many times, I was really here for the first half. However, I’m going to lead with the Dvořák as, in many ways, it actually made the night. I doubt you could hear a better performance, it was superb, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”