PRESS
"…outstanding in her direction throughout the concert […] Júlia Cruz commands the pulse with unwavering authority, combining energy with remarkable precision and effectiveness. She led the programme with exceptional clarity and insight."
"Júlia Cruz made a profound impression on me as a conductor. Her gestures are remarkably clear and always serve the music, never becoming an end in themselves. She combines rhythmic flexibility and a finely judged sense of tempo with an intense communicative presence: she is one of those conductors who can lead an orchestra with a glance.The instrumental ensembles radiated the confidence and sheer enjoyment that can only come from intelligent, disciplined, and meticulous rehearsal."
The score was superbly performed by Oviedo Filarmonía under the vibrant and energetic conducting of Júlia Cruz. The music is remarkably varied, featuring striking collages [...] and an exquisitely crafted, richly coloured orchestration of considerable density. An outstanding performance by Julia Cruz."
"The work of the Spanish conductor Júlia Cruz served as a beacon to clarify the path through a sound tapestry that at times is overwhelming, complex, and contradictory [...] delicate coordination is needed to provide security to the ensemble, which is what the guest conductor achieved."
"Júlia Cruz lead the Oviedo Filarmonía Orchestra with passion and determination. The conductor received the audience’s biggest ovation."
- Platea Magazine about Maharajá
"Young conductor Júlia Cruz impressed with her precise, attentive gestures and exemplary control of tempo and phrasing. Her interpretation combined ethereal, crystalline textures with vibrant energy and expressive power, beautifully matched by the orchestra.”
"Thanks to the care and attention to detail with which the young conductor Júlia Cruz shaped every melodic line, every inflection and change of register, together with her refined handling of dynamics, she brought out the distinctive character of the works by each composer with remarkable clarity."
“The orchestra performed Schumann's Second Symphony with solidity and balance, guided by the young conductor’s energetic, instinctive gestures. Despite her young age, Júlia Cruz displayed remarkable maturity, offering an intelligent interpretation of the repertoire and leading Oviedo Filarmonía with great assurance.”
"Cruz performed with skill [...] it was a solid interpretation, cared for in detail, and the passionate final chord was received with a standing ovation."
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