The following comments are results of our post-concert online survey sent to season and single ticket buyers. Be sure to come back and look for your own comments! Contact Us.
November 6, 2010 - As In a Dream
"In my years of writing for this ensemble, I must admit that this interpretation of Mendelssohn's Fifth may well be the finest symphonic performance I've heard by the FVSO to date." - James Chaudoir, Post Crescent
"Great selections... I always appreciate the comments made by Maestro Brian! He brings the music to life with his descriptions and insights."
"Our maestro and orchestra members continue to amaze me with their talents. Each performance is memorable."
"Absolutely love the pre-concert talk with Maestro and guest artists!"
"We loved the audience sing a long of "A Mighty Fortress!"
"Guest artist and composition were exquisite"
"Wonderful Harp piece!!!"
October 2, 2010 - Opening Night Gala
"Wendy Warner, cello and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade performance by our Fox Valley Symphony lifted me out of my chair and swept me away. I was lost in the music and my longing to go back to the cities I lived in before I moved to Appleton." - Joe Martin, Appleton Alderman
"I thought that the program was glorious and liked the guest soloist but thought that Yuliya Smead's performance was absolutley suprerb."
"Wendy Warner's performance was fantastic!!! Yuliya Smead was as amazing as always!"
"It was a fantastic concert all around. What a way to start the season!"
"A superb evening of music. We are very proud of the symphony, the new young concert mistress, who plays with great confidence & musicianship."
May 1, 2010 - The Red Violin Concerto
"There was so much passion from the conductor, musicians in the orchestra, and the guest violinist, Philippe Quint!"
"I thought it was the best of the season. I loved it!"
"This was one of my favorite concerts of all time! Just a marvelous combination of musical choices. The soloist was amazing!"
"the Symphony was absolutely amazing on the Red Violin Concerto, as well as Philippe Quint and Brian Groner. It seemed effortless, but sooooo difficult to coordinate all of the parts."
"Thanks so much for playing New World Symphony -- it was amazing to hear it performed live by your symphony. The soloist was the icing on the cake. Great program this time."
"I will be purchasing season tickets... superb."
March 13, 2010 - All-Mozart Concert
"I thought the concert was captivating. I LOVE the Mozart Concerto; have had the second movement melody playing in my head ever since. The whole orchestra sounded rich and beautiful. Wonderful balance. The best concert I have attended since Michal Kim. The orchestra is really rocking this year!"
"It was a TOP shelf concert!!!"
"The program was fabulous. David Shifrin has an amazing talent. I have never heard the clarinet played with such clarity of tone, nimble articulation, amazing dynamic range and passion for the score."
"The concert was excellent. Both the soloist and the orchestra played with great precision and sensitivity."
"Ahhh, what can top Mozart? How blessed we are to have such a talented symphony and a director with such interpretive skills."
February 6, 2010 - Hollywood Pops
"We had a great time. My daughter who is 11 had a great time. What an inspiration for my daughter who is in her 2nd year of violin. Thanks for a wonderful night of entertainment."
"I sat in family circle-it was fabulous to see so many parents/children enjoying th symphony."
"Something I didn't expect at a concert: it was FUN!"
"Superb introduction to the symphony for my 12 yr old. Inspired me to play more classical music so my children become familiar with it. Liked the family-friendliness of the performance while still feeling classy."
November 14, 2009 - Symphonie Fantastique
The music was excellent, the solists were superb. Do everything you can to keep Mr. Groner. It was good to hear the excellent muscianship and quality or the solists from our own orchestra.
what a terrific choice of literature ...not the "normal" fare for this, or MANY other, pro/simi-pro orchestras
Really enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere of this concert. I brought my daughter and her friend and they both enjoyed it very much.
October 2, 2009 - Opening Night
THANK YOU FOR GROUP TICKET SALES AND FREE TICKETS TO TEACHERS. A private student of mine has persuaded her public school band director to order group tickets to the next concert.
I loved everything. Such precision - such beautiful interpretation in everything, especially Beethoven's "Eroica".
We were so impressed with the entire performance. We are not a family with very much musical but enjoyed the performance so much that we are now planning which performance we will attend next.
The new concertmistress was very energetic and enjoyable to listen to and watch.
We were quite impressed! We usually go south to Milw. or Chicago, but will now do more in the Fox Valley.
