PRESS REVIEWS

A MAESTRO TO BE VINDICATED! Miquel Rodrigo is undoubtedly a master to be vindicated. In this concert hall, he has shown us signs of a musical talent that understands little of stylistic limitations and more of deep work together with a musical intuition that is rarely seen. He recently accompanied the Spanish pop group 'Los Secretos' on their symphonic tour to resounding success. Just a few days later, he moved on to performing Stravinsky's music, which was completely different. He also performed the Russian's music in a mythical version of The Rite of Spring a few years ago with this same orchestra and in this same cycle. Bravo to maestro Miguel Rodrigo! We are saying this because others have been too quiet about it.

Rodrigo Lord and Master ” The audience also did not hide its appreciation of the self-confident Spaniard, Rodrigo handled the baton with precision and transferred his feelings with authority to the orchestra”.

"Miguel Rodrigo stands out during his presentation with LSO" Miquel Rodrigo, a name to remember, stood out performing the fourth symphony of Brahms, thanks to his great expressivity and communication with the orchestra, which were the best of the concert".

The twentieth edition of this cycle began with two of Stravinsky's creations for winds, expertly conducted by Miquel Rodrigo. One such example was the 'Symphonies for wind instruments' (a tribute to Debussy), which, with its nakedness, broken rhythm, cutting harmonies and piercing timbres, was moulded by Rodrigo with precise gesture, and the interpreters completed their difficult work with good results.

‘...his gestures were soft and clear to the orchestra, which played with full attention...’. This concentration continued during the Brahms violin concerto where Rodrigo chose the appropriate tempi. ‘...in Tchaikovsky's fourth symphony Rodrigo proved himself again, as in the overture, he conducted without a score, achieving direct contact with the orchestra...’

[…] Miquel Rodrigo conducted the orchestra in a most satisfactory way. Both orchestra-members and audience were impressed by his professional and thoroughly knowlegable performance. Detlev Weers, among others, was managing director of Maastricht´s Symphony orchestra and Brabant Symphony Orchestra of The Netherlands.

“Miquel Rodrigo presented a great version of Copland’s "El Salon Mexico", transforming its ten minutes into a big fiesta”.

“...the conductor, like a searchlight, led the LSO through the right path of the score..." "... Rodrigo revealed himself as the true leader whose inspiration guides the orchestra but who still knows how to keep everything under control...”

“...Miquel Rodrigo was a revelation as a conductor; He used all means possible, made an unconstrained but effective appearance and received a standing ovation after his brilliant performance”.

“The spaniard Rodrigo superior”

“... the works offered were really interesting and very well executed following the orders of competent and expressive Miquel Rodrigo”.

“Recently”, Mr. Rodrigo conducted de L.S.O. His performance was quite excepctional from a technical as well as an artistic point of view. I am convinced he will become a first class conductor”

“Miquel Rodrigo conducted the orchestra with attention to continuous contrasts, cared attacks and assembly of large orchestral group”.

Maestro Miguel Rodrigo recently conducted the Valencia Symphony Orchestra in a programme that included works by Jacques Ibert, Manuel de Falla and Beethoven. The concert was a resounding success, and the members of the orchestra were impressed by the maestro Rodrigo. I am planning to extend an invitation to him to attend another concert with the Valencia Symphony Orchestra.

... It is my conviction that Miquel Rodrigo is poised to become a first class conductor.

Miquel Rodrigo conducted with mastery, making the orchestra sound immaculately. He expertly captured the syncopated rhythms of Gershwin in the pieces "Rhapsody in Blue" and the "Cuban Overture". Rodrigo reached an impulsive finale, offering two bises after a long applause.

“The Spaniard radiated confidence. He had the orchestra on the palm of his hands from the beginning till the end, with his clear and very rhythmically precise gestures he conducted the orchestra on its way to give a brilliant performance”.

During the final concert of the Krebbers Competition in Maastricht, I was very impressed by the conductor Miquel Rodrigo. The Brahms violin concerto and Tschaikowsky's fourth symphony were both performed to a high standard. I am convinced that Rodrigo will have numerous opportunities to become an excellent conductor. by Herman Krebbers Renowned violinist, Concertmaster of Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam between 1962 and 1979, Professor Swelinch Conservatorium Amsterdam