Critiques

…under his baton, every page of the score seemed alive. Nothing was corny or frivolous. This conductor seemed rather to elevate Massenet (no offense to the many fans of the divine Jules). Mr. Lacombe’s sense of pace was excellent, and his authority over his forces almost total. Tender moments were exceptionally tender, and tumultuous moments were exceptionally so—reflecting the storms in the minds of the principals. Orchestral players in the pit applauded Mr. Lacombe heartily when he appeared onstage for his bow, an uncommon sight.