Francesco Maria Colombo

"The closing concert of the FSO season was an absolute triumph under the expert direction of guest conductor Francesco Maria Colombo. From the opening notes of Richard Wagner’s Overture to 'The Flying Dutchman,' it was evident that Colombo not only knew the orchestral repertoire well, but that he would lead the FSO in a dynamic performance with expert playing by the brass and strings… Brisk tempos prevailed throughout the performance, with Colombo using dramatic gestures to draw from the FSO brilliant sounds in the opening movement."

– The Flint Journal

 

"Conductor Francesco Maria Colombo, a rising star in the opera world, led the orchestra composed of local musicians through this score’s many tricky entrances and exits, sounding polished and well-rehearsed."

– The Durham Herald

 

"The chorus sang wonderfully throughout, and conductor Francesco Maria Colombo showed a real flair for Mercadante’s robust idiom."

– Star Tribune

 

"Francesco Maria Colombo was the eloquent, idiomatic conductor.

– The Wall Street Journal