Bachtrack wrote:
“New was masterful in her interpretation, exploiting extremes of dynamics with remarkable attention to phrasing and balance. It is always exciting to hear a conductor bring forth fresh sensations from a familiar work; New has that stirring ability to bring out a full spectrum of colour from the orchestra.”
“Tetzlaff and New are both deft storytellers and this was a collaboration of soloist and composer where he was allowed the freedom to present a fullness of character while New provided the supportive mise en scène. It was also a collaboration full of stage presence and personality. Tetzlaff conveyed a sense of being in character, as actor as well as virtuosic musician, while New fully illustrated her musical vision”
“In a very impressive performance, guest conductor Gemma New was able to fully explore the nuances of these themes with every emphatic sweep of her baton. It was certainly not a light-hearted matinee programme, but an engrossing and enlightening musical experience that presented three profound moments of artistic angst from the first half of the century. Furthermore, it was a performance delivered with interpretive character, passion and commitment by conductor, soloist and orchestra.”
