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South Florida Classical Review

Prieto makes outstanding New World debut in user-friendly program

Prieto makes outstanding New World debut in user-friendly program "In his first New World appearance, Prieto was a dynamic presence on the podium, conducting with vigor and tremendous enthusiasm. His stick technique is clear with purposeful gestures always related to the music at hand. He drew energized and focused playing from the ensemble which clearly had great rapport with their guest conductor."

Utah Arts Review

Fiery Rachmaninoff and de Falla ballet pair perfectly with the Utah Symphony

"Prieto coaxed a luxuriant sound from the orchestra that captured the music’s richness and vibrant enthusiasm. Working without a score, the Mexican-born conductor showed impressive mastery of the music, never missing the intricate nuances de Falla brought to the work. It was an insightful account — well-delineated and executed, and punctuated alternately with bold gestures and well-crafted lyricism. The orchestra responded wonderfully to Prieto’s direction, playing with rhythmic vitality and clean articulation."

New York Classical Review

Young players of NYO2 take summer vacation with Stravinsky at Carnegie

"...a beautiful performance with an impressive ensemble sonority."

The Guardian, Four Stars

“Prieto’s noble interpretation and the commitment and enthusiasm of the players, who clearly love working with him, resulted in a performance of such blazing conviction that it was impossible not to be moved by it.”