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“Clearly
an outstanding conductor with a keen intelligence that will take
him a long way.”
Bramwell
Tovey
Music Director
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra |
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“My
conductor of choice! When Matthies conducts with my band, it is a
soulful experience. He brings the orchestra to life and moves
audiences like no other conductor I have ever worked with."
Kathy Mattea
Two-time Grammy Winner
Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year |
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“David
is indeed a gifted conductor of considerable promise. He has an excellent technique and is energetic in his approach with the
orchestra.”
Gustav Meier
Conductor
Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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“Dr.
Matthies is one of the most talented of all the orchestral conducting
students I’ve seen in thirty years of university-level teaching. He
conducts beautifully. Good musicians enjoy playing and singing for
him, for he is truly musical. He is very much an individual on the
podium, but his musical presence is founded on clarity of gesture and
musical understanding that engender respect, collegiality and
excellent ensemble from musicians.”
Dr.
Charles Smith
Professor of Music
Michigan State University |
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“Matthies is an unusually creative choral conductor. As a musician he
is exceedingly insightful and thoughtful and has a remarkable sense of the right sound for a given musical work.
His considerable musicality and dramatic flair is always at the service of
the music.”
Dr. Joseph Flummerfelt
Artistic Director
Westminster Choir College |
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“David’s personality shimmers with energy and genuine warmth.”
Douglas J. Webb, Ph.D.
Professional/Chair
Department of Music
Laurentian University |
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“David
Matthies possesses many gifts, which make his music-making both
compelling and honest. His intuitive sense of line and phrase pervades all that he does.”
Dr. James Jordan
Professor of Conducting
Westminster Choir College |
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“His music making exudes tremendous passion, energy and excitement. It
is truly contagious!”
Matthew
Hazelwood
Conductor
Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra |
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“He shows outstanding ability, craftsmanship and artistry.”
Henry Engbrecht
Professor of Music
University of Manitoba |
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“In my 30 years with this Symphony, I have yet to
experience a conductor with such musical exuberance, professionalism and
obvious talent. A true pleasure to perform for.”
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Member
April, 2001 |
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“As a conductor I have the highest praise for
David’s innate musicality and technical command
of conducting technique. He is truly gifted.”
T. Patrick Carrabre
Dean of Music
Brandon University |
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“People of all ages seemed to experience a sense of
reignited enthusiasm from Matthies’ performances.
A true pleasure to work with such a talented and
creative conductor. He clearly demonstrated excellence in both choral and
orchestral conducting.”
George Strimel
Former Executive Business Director
Pottstown Symphony Orchestra |
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“He
has the ability to capture the very essence of the music and deliver
it to the audience in a way that captivates and endures.”
Concert
Attendee
Indianapolis, IN
April, 2001 |
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