“Stern drew out Puccini’s singing phrases adroitly, providing strong, coherent support for the singers. Without a curtain coming down to produce premature […]
“David Stern leads a polished instrumental ensemble … Under his precise direction, the musical numbers are well-balanced and atmospherically well-defined.” January 2023
“The orchestra under music director David Stern delivered its usual excellent performance. The violins, in particular, played with transparent accuracy and grace […]