The Los Angeles
Times July 21, 1997
“...[Stoyanovich’s] approach to the piece emphasized
lush blends and romantic melody, without nods to bright, hard-edged
contrast. She also led the raucous opener...with rhythmic
and contrapuntal clarity.... She was extremely impressive...clean,
emotional and translucent in performance... she conducted
an overplayed war-horse as a newly played symphony full of
vibrancy and originality...”.
The Orange County Register July
21, 1997
“...Stoyanovich showed that she is a splendid talent,
musical and with rock-solid technique.... This was supposed
to be [the soloist’s] night to shine, but he was upstaged
by Stoyanovich’s startling performance...She restored
its proper sense of shape sweeping away the bombast...letting
its lyricism and sunlight stream through. She connected each
musical idea to the next with a clear-eyed logic and intelligence.
Stoyanovich gave the music back its essential lightness. Details
and inner voices emerged. Textures glistened. Contrast revealed
its purpose. Climaxes had proportion and impact. Her conducting
gestures were precise; her musical passion unfailingly strong.”
West Sound A & E November
12, 2004
“Truly remarkable, then, that Stoyanovich’s group
did so much more than just prepare to play the pieces well,
technically. The orchestra took a huge step forward…showing
a mastery of all four of the challenging selections on the
program and thrilling a near-capacity house.”
The Montana Standard, October
25, 2003
“…[Stoyanovich’s] precise attack and careful
phrasing paid growing dividends, culminating in a truly majestic
reading of the never-again, ever-triumphant Beethoven Fifth.”
The Spokesman-Review March 29,
1999
“…in the finale, Stoyanovich lighted the fire
of Brahms’ spirited excitement. She and the orchestra
also dealt skillfully with the symphony’s shimmering
conclusion…”
The Capital Times September
25, 1999
“Stoyanovich conducts without either sheet music or
a podium to separate her from the orchestra…. The economical
athleticism of her movements lets all within eyesight and
earshot know that she is more that comfortable filling the
space.”
Detroit News February 11, 1987
“...she made high entertainment. The composer’s
work was grateful for the performers...acquitting themselves
well under the capable baton of Elizabeth Stoyanovich.”
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