“Hands down, one of the hardest-working musicians in Winnipeg is WSO resident conductor Julian Pellicano. His versatility is truly astonishing, as the maestro continues to pull musical rabbits out of hats on precious little rehearsal time to lead pop concerts, family shows and countless live film soundtracks. Plus he plays a mean accordion and is one of the nicest guys in the biz.”
— Winnipeg Free Press
“In fact, rather than being squirreled away in the depths of a typical orchestra pit, the full, onstage 67-piece orchestra, superbly led by WSO resident maestro Julian Pellicano, took their pride of place and became key players – ostensibly another character – during the 142-minute production (including intermission), allowing the enthusiastic crowd of 1,978 to hear these wonderfully lush orchestrations in all their symphonic glory.”
— Winnipeg Free Press
“Handel’s Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349 from his Water Music suite will never be heard in a landlocked concert hall quite the same way again. This iconic piece, which premièred in 1717 on the River Thames, ebbed and flowed like ocean waves under Pellicano’s fluid baton”
— Winnipeg Free Press
“Kudos to the maestro and his 12 adventuresome musicians for their fierce performance of Adams’ Shaker Loops”
— Winnipeg Free Press
“Well directed by the conductor in residence Julian Pellicano, the orchestra sounded like an authentic Jazz Band. The music had the colors and rhythms of jazz. Pellicano has maintained a beautiful sound balance and a perfect synchronization with the soloists.”
— Winnipeg Free Press
“Julian Pellicano montra une direction sûre, rythmée avec beaucoup d’aisance et de naturel.”
— Luxemburger Wort
“Pellicano s’était bien préparé pour ce concert et a dirigé avec assurance et efficacité, demeurant en contrôle du début à la fin. Son interprétation était sobre et l’exécution très soignée.
Il a bien exprimé le sens et le caractère dramatique de l’œuvre, sans rechercher des effets exagérés pour épater l’auditoire, notamment dans les numéros les plus rapides. Il a un style discret qui ne détourne pas l’attention sur sa personne et ne craint pas de laisser aller les musiciens lorsqu’ils jouent de façon inspirée.”
