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What was heard was truly rewarding, as quality of this calibre has not been heard here for a long time; the quality of the standing ensemble’s performance was impressively high. Johannes Mundry Hessich Niedersachsische Allgemeine November 2008
To start with the audience heard the Serenade in E-Major Opus 20 by Elgar. This piece was performed by an ensemble from Prague in the Furstensaal a few days ago. But how different the work sounded this time: the three movements unfolded their themes with a wealth of lyrical expression, filling the hall with full string sound and still maintaining the clarity of the structure.” spirited yet sensitive leadership….. Conductor makes magic. Mikolaus Frey Fuldaer Zeitung November 2008
Sinfonia Toronto is a real success, satisfying even the most demanding musical connoisseurs. Burkard Battran Neue Westfalische News November 2008
Conductor Nurhan Arman directed and guided his musicians through the idiosyncratic and challenging score with almost boundless energy. The interpretation we heard was the result of intensive rehearsals paying attention to inner details and it was sensitive, committed and well thought-out. Peter Ernst Westfallen Blatt November 2008
This compelllng interpretation (Tchaikovsky’s Serenade) formed a final high point of this evening.” Karin Pfeifer Bergstraser Anzeiger November 2008
Lightly and intensely, the orchestra played with great consistency. Silvery soft passages whirled through the church, the musicians thoroughly delighted in sweet sections. The characters of individual phrases were vividly conveyed - such as the sparkling Presto, a lyrical Adagio or the demanding and dramatic intensely interpreted final Andante. Daniel Honsack Rhein Main Presse November 2008
It was the last concert of the 32nd season for Friends of Music and for us, their abiding fans. Sinfonia Toronto, directed by Nurhan Arman, performed a wonderful program of Liszt, Mozart, Bach and Dvorak; they seemed to enjoy it as much as we did. After the concert they mingled with the audience at the wine and cheese party upstairs at the Capitol and helped with the cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Friends of Music. NORTHUMBERLAND TODAY, Port Hope, April 2007
Arman gave a wonderful interpretation of the score, with marvelous phrasing, attention to the fi8nest details of dynamics, contrasting moods, beautifully fluid loines throughout...Their playing on this occasion was thrilling. THE EXAMINER, Peterborough, October 2004 `
Arman has a reputation for bringing audiences to their collective feet on three continents. And Barrie was no different. The audience gave the Sinfonia Toronto a standing ovation after its final selection, Dvorak’s Serenade. BARRIE EXAMINER May 2004
The large audience enjoyed an interesting program ranging from the classical to the romantic…Perfect ensemble and sensitive dynamic variation were the hallmarks of this performance. Conductor Nurhan Arman lead the 14 string players through this light but charming work in skillful fashion. The final Presto, with its witty brilliance, was particularly effective. There was freshness and enthusiasm in this performance. Kudos to everyone concerned for bringing this ensemble… to Lindsay. It was certainly a great start to the new concert season. THE DAILY POST, Lindsay, October 2003
An exceptional concert, a big success! ABAKA HEBDOMADAIRE CANADIEN, Montréal, January 2003
Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor was performed in a new arrangement for string orchestra by Sinfonia's conductor Nurhan Arman, with Robert Silverman as soloist...one seldom missed full orchestral colours in Arman's arrangement. THE TORONTO STAR, May 2002
"Sinfonia Toronto’s Elegant Musical Palette" (headline) "Wolf-Ferrari's highly expressive ‘Serenade’ now dashes, now meanders through apparently countless motifs and changes of mood... The orchestra, however, was more than ready for such demanding work which, like the rest of the concert, required stringent technical mastery and finely tuned musical sensitivity." "(Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’s) perfection demands perfection of all who perform it. Sinfonia Toronto captures and polishes lovingly every facet of this Mozartian gem." "Tchaikovsky seems to draw undreamed-of nuances and powers from stringed instruments. Sinfonia Toronto translated this extraordinary composition into an unforgettable performance." MUSKOKA TIMES, April 2001
Sinfonia Toronto has made big strides since it was formed in 1999, and future prospects are good...The orchestra brought a remarkable range of colour to these ideas, which are startlingly direct and sharp-edged, yet still retain ample eloquence. The musicians’ ferocious attack contrasted well with passages of repose, and they played throughout with gripping authority. THE TORONTO STAR, March 2001
And the winner was...in a photo finish, the Elmer Iseler Singers and Sinfonia Toronto under Lydia Adams at St. James by a nose - make that an ear - over Tafelmusik’s vocal and instrumental wings.... Far in the rear was the Toronto Symphony Orchestra-Mendelssohn Choir combo... a silken overture with singing strings... the orchestra punctuated the singing purposefully. THE TORONTO STAR, December 2000
(Messiah with the Elmer Iseler Singers) Part three... came to a climax with a glorious full-da-capo performance of the aria ‘The trumpet shall sound’ by Mark Pedrotti, Stuart Laughton and the orchestra. THE GLOBE AND MAIL, December 2000
Sinfonia Toronto, conducted by Nurhan Arman, brought the Four Seasons to life, interpreting all of the emotions... Songbirds sang and the flowers almost started to grow... The Barrie Concerts audience gave Sinfonia Toronto a standing ovation. THE BARRIE EXAMINER, November 2000
A treasured experience" (headline) Nurhan Arman conducted the Sinfonia with great flexibility and care. It was evident from his physical movements that the music was in his soul – at times it appeared as though he was going to dance...Sinfonia rendered all [Corelli’s Sarabande, Gigue and Badinerie] with accuracy, liveliness and gentility...Souvenir de Florence was full of tender longing...the final adieu was ushered in with gusto THE BARRIE ADVANCE, November 2000
Nurhan Arman and his orchestra literally conquered us...Janina Fialkowska gave a truly inspired interpretation, well supported by Sinfonia Toronto LA SCENA MUSICALE, November 2000 the playing had spirit...Grieg’s Holberg Suite and Dvorak’s Serenade – both of which Arman led in an affectionate, unhurried manner, with an appreciation of their singing qualities... there is no better way to put an audience in a relaxed and receptive frame of mind than Conductor Nurhan Arman’s affable remarks introducing each selection...here’s to success for Sinfonia Toronto. THE TORONTO STAR, November 1999
Sinfonia Toronto, the bright new kid of the string-orchestra world THE GLOBE AND MAIL, October 1999
Sinfonia Toronto Makes Solid Debut" – headline skillful weaving through complex musical mazes...precise technique...vivid colour and textures.. under Arman’s direction it has the chance to become a key player in Toronto’s musical elite. THE TORONTO STAR, October 1999
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