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David Kim, (Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra) “Maestro Ponti is first and foremost, a wonderful and natural musician. His conducting technique is simple, clear, and uncluttered with mannerisms. He is extremely generous of spirit and is a sympathetic accompanist. I also find Maestro Ponti to be efficient in his use of rehearsal time.”
Samuel Jones, (Composer and Conductor) “Mr. Ponti is warm, likable, and strikes me as a person of character and integrity.”
Richard Pearlman, (Director, Eastman Opera) “He is clearly an excellent musician, a good organizer and possesses the “People skills” so necessary to bring together the many forces it takes to musically prepare and perform an opera.”
Henry Fogel, (Executive Director) “Ponti’s conducting is expressive, clear, and emotionally communicative - frankly all the things I look for in conductors, very impressive.”
Eugenia Zukerman, (Flute)"Ponti’s conducting is superb, and exciting. It is clear that his players respect and enjoy working with him and he has a rare ability to communicate with the audience. I enjoyed every minute of making music with this energetic, brilliant maestro. He is a gem!”
Glenn A. West, (Director, Opera Theatre of Rochester) “His is a wonderful talent enhanced by enthusiasm, creativity, willingness to work, and an engaging personality. His consistently high standards and efficient and effective style always drew the best from the performers.”
Joe Alessi, (Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic) “His stick technique is excellent, and he showed consummate skill and wonderful musicianship in all the rehearsals and the performance. In addition, he is a wonderful human being. I highly recommend him!”
Timothy McAllister, (GRAMMY Winner, Saxophone Soloist) “Raffaele Ponti is an innovative conductor who brings seasoned leadership and brilliance to the podium. In our work together, it was abundantly clear from the audience’s energy and reception that they love their Maestro. He is an artistic beacon for the communities he serves, and I am always eager to share the stage with him. Bravo, Raffaele!”
Eugene Gratovich, (Associate Concertmaster, Austin Symphony) “Maestro Raffaele Ponti is an outstanding musician and conductor. His gestures are always clear and expressive. He has the highest professional standards. He has had repeated engagements with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. He is a conductor with whom musicians wish to make music.”
Ilya Kaler, (International Violin Soloist) “Maestro Raffaele Ponti is definitely one of the most gifted conductors of his generation. It is quite rare that one comes across a musician of such technical mastery and musical sensitivity."
Anthony Corroa, (Executive Director, Austin Symphony Orchestra) “Maestro Ponti’s sensitivity to the score, musicians and stage resulted in one of our finest productions. His clarity with the baton allowed the musicians a certain performance comfort that is rarely enjoyed under young conductors. Musicians need the security of an expert conductor for inspiration and to insure performance excellence. Mr. Ponti is abundantly gifted in every aspect of his art."
Jeffrey Multer, (Concertmaster, Florida Orchestra) “It was an immense pleasure to make music with Raffaele. He is such an exciting musician and a wonderful collaborator. His energy and natural physical gifts on the podium allowed me and my fellow musicians to really play our absolute best."
Andrew Adams, (Manager, Pittsburgh Savoyards Opera) “It is a
rare thing to play for a conductor that is talented, professional, and personable. Maestro Ponti has it all. Any organization that has the chance to work with him is extremely lucky.”
Joanna Giesek, (Orchestra Manager) “Maestro Ponti demonstrated the greatest musical depth of talent and public popularity. He brought excitement wherever he went during his fully booked 10 days of rehearsals, public appearances, and the culminating concert. I highly recommend him for any conducting or music director post.”
Terrence Wilson, (Concert Pianist) “Raffaele Ponti is a deeply sensitive, intuitively honest conductor. He inspires some of the most emotionally impactful music experiences I’ve ever had.”
Lilya Lorrin, (Concertmaster, Pittsburgh Savoyards Opera, PA) “One can quickly see that he has a great deal of talent and understanding for the music. Mr. Ponti knows the score inside and out, knows what he wants from the orchestra and singers, and know how to lead it clearly and with emotion. What especially distinguishes him from many other conductors is that he has a way of inspiring people to do their best for him, try harder for him. Many people have talent, but not all of them know how to LEAD in all senses of the word.”
Giorgio Leardini, (Direzione Musicale, Accademia Pianistica Italia) “As a musician, he displays a great deal of excellence and sensitivity to his music. His conducting technique shows elegance and confidence. He has all the qualifications to achieve a brilliant career.”
Marvin Stamm, (Trumpet) “Ponti interprets the music beautifully. He brings the most modest of details out. He sees the picture he wants them to paint. They respond to the environment he creates. They are a beautifully rehearsed orchestra. It was a moving performance. So clear, so wonderful. One of the best I’ve seen so far. In less than five years, he will be sought by orchestras all over the country.”
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