"The most compelling performance of a Beethoven symphony I’ve heard in quite a while..."

"Pacing was flawless [in the Brahms Second Symphony], lingering subtly on just the right upbeats. Phrases were warmly shaped and strategically directed."

"McKay boldy sculpted dynamics [in Beethoven's Eroica Symphony] and gave plenty of thrust to accents, and the orchestra dispatched his brisk tempos with aplomb."

There’s real passion as well as great tenderness [in Elgar's Introduction and Allegro], and artistic director Richard McKay brought out both. McKay had it playing with assurance as well as generous expressive flexibility.

"[Reinecke's] writing is deft and effective, and McKay led a wonderfully engaged and engaging performance."