REVIEWS - Anthony Tommasini: "there were musical moments and dramatic images in this Noye’s Fludde that I will never forget." - November 2013, New York Times "conspicuous success in his conducting debut at the New York Philharmonic" - New York Times "Under its music director, Samuel Wong, the orchestra performed with verve and bite" - The Times, London "Conducting without scores for the entire program, and displaying a stick technique of model clarity, Wong made a most positive impression." - New York Daily News "Wong directed with clarity, confidence, and passion." - Washington Post "It is refreshing to encounter a musician of his seriousness." - The Toronto Star "Wong's elegant movements coaxed suave playing from all." - Los Angeles Times "The Honolulu Symphony has risen to grand new heights under the direction of popular maestro Samuel Wong." - Honolulu Advertiser "In its Dublin debut under Wong the Hong Kong Philharmonic made a strong impression. Wong conveyed the music's exotic atmosphere with pointed character and brightly clashing colours." - Irish Times |