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The 36-piece orchestra led by Brian Holman was the highlight of the performance.

(Review of Opera Laguna's The Student Prince.)

Kudos to conductor Brian Holman for the impressive work of pacing and control of the action and miraculously maintaining the synchronization of the instrumental ensemble to the singers in different rooms.

Brian Holman totally controlled the Regina orchestra…volume was wonderful and singers were supported and not over-whelmed.

Members of Baroque2000 led by the dazzlingly talented American pianist and conductor, Brian Holman.

Brian Holman conducted the Regina Orchestra of 37 superb musicians with the verve and spirit the composer would have desired. From the opening bars of this tuneful tragedy to the great storm scene and thrilling finale, Maestro Holman elicited all the tragedy and humanity in this incomparable score.

The orchestra was conducted by the skilled Brian Holman. The chorus and orchestra sounded rich and full.

Maestro Brian Holman’s baton brought the onstage orchestra together for Puccini’s glorious music.

The Regina Orchestra played with precision, sweep and glory. Conductor Brian Holman has a magic baton.

Brian Holman was a superb accompanist, or rather a partner artist, reminding one of some of Weissenberg’s accompaniment of Gedda in Rachmaninoff Songs. It was wonderful to watch these two young artists breathe together as they performed.