William Noll, conductor; Ilya Itin, pianist; The Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra
"The performance was superb in virtually every aspect, both inspired and inspiring. Pitch was flawless and the blend of voices illumined the subtle shades of spiritual intensity in every segment of Bach's monumental Mass in B minor."
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"There was no doubt that the conductor had the score of "Butterfly" well in hand (New York City Opera), and Mr. Noll worked carefully for expressive phrasing."