The orchestra, passionately led by Helge Dorsch, not only provided the musical foundation but also set remarkably beautiful tonal accents with its nuanced performance.
Die Rheinpfalz
...a coherent and compact performance... certainly also thanks to Helge Dorsch, who could rely on his musicians. Thanks to his flexibility and good rapport with the choirs, beautiful opera tableaux were created, which had a significant impact.
Rundschau
(Passionstheater Oberammergau): Helge Dorsch focused on the lyrical moments and led the choir and orchestra with rounded lightness even in the martial passages.
Münchner Merkur
The music from the pit was lively, spirited, and infused with Italian flair... A responsive, transparent ensemble that played beautifully... Qualities developed and realized by Helge Dorsch for the Festspielhaus.
Garmisch-Partenkirchener Tagblatt
Helge Dorsch painted the emotional states of the characters with gripping realism.
Westfalen-Blatt
The orchestra performed with verve and Italian lightness. Helge Dorsch conducted precisely and expressively, keeping the orchestra and stage together even in the most challenging passages without resorting to showmanship.
Haller Kreisblatt
The coherence of the orchestra is particularly noteworthy. The expression and nuance throughout the performance were admirable. The enchanting prelude to the 3rd act sparked spontaneous applause.
Osnabrücker Neue Zeitung
The trump card of the performance belonged to Helge Dorsch and his brilliantly acting orchestra.
Die Glocke
Helge Dorsch's conducting led the orchestra, choir, and soloists to a mature interpretation.
Allgemeine Zeitung
Helge Dorsch, with his brilliantly prepared festival orchestra, achieved what seemed impossible outdoors: a wealth of nuances with expressive explosiveness, enchanting melodic bliss, and flickering tension. The audience felt this and celebrated the conductor with great applause.
Main-Echo
Helge Dorsch guided the choir and orchestra with emphatic gestures, confidently navigating through the score.
Offenbach-Post
Helge Dorsch at the podium gave the singers the necessary space and led the ensemble to a strong overall performance.
Bonner Generalanzeiger
The musicians were particularly convincing in the sensitive orchestral introductions to the 1st and 3rd acts.
Oldenburgische Volkszeitung
Under Helge Dorsch's strict baton, the choir and orchestra performed with great precision... A splendid ensemble performance.
Rheinische Post, Düsseldorf
Helge Dorsch led the ensemble and orchestra - without the aid of a score - safely through even the most challenging passages. He succeeded in presenting the richness of facets and the diverse dynamic contrasts at the highest level.
Grafschafter Nachrichten
An extremely lively, supple orchestra, an enthusiastic conductor, and a captivated audience turned the evening into a celebration of opera.
Julicher Nachrichten
Helge Dorsch sensitively tuned the first notes of the overture. He knows exactly where the power of Verdi's sounds must be restrained, where delicate passages need to shine. In doing so, he never overpowers the voices.
Aachener Zeitung
Even the overture suggested that one would experience unadulterated joy with the orchestra and conductor. The graceful, dance-like melodies, the delicate piano passages were beautifully highlighted, not to mention the flawless accompaniment of the vocal lines.
Hohenloher Zeitung
Helge Dorsch's conducting exudes pure soul. He is adept at interpreting intimate tone paintings. The maestro creates a moving atmosphere that inspires the performers.
Rhein-Zeitung
The melodic prelude, and the orchestra securely and sensitively led by Helge Dorsch, immediately impressed the audience. Dorsch had to conduct in multiple directions. How fortunate that he doesn't need to look at the score, as he has it all in his head.
Westfälischer Anzeiger
Helge Dorsch produced a lean and elastic orchestral sound with melting strings, consistently conducting in a singer-friendly manner.
Rosenheimer Nachrichten