Bachtrack wrote:
“The three pieces were skillfully and charismatically brought together by New, who stepped in for Elim Chan and showed brilliant attention to detail and dynamics.”
The Reviews Hub wrote:
“It would have been easy to overlook that Gemma New is a late addition to the evening after Elim Chan withdrew through illness, as the New Zealand conductor delivers a lively, expressive and purposeful reading that unifies a wide-ranging programme.”
“New shapes Frank’s vivid orchestral textures with clarity, allowing solo voices to emerge from the ensemble without sentimentality.”
“New’s interpretation and the orchestra’s technical brilliance make for a compelling partnership.”
