timothy nelson - quotes
“the future of opera! lively, with an always active visual component...
an amazingly stunning evening, and an utter delight.”- the new york times on Acis + Galatea
“nelson can be counted on to pursue thoughtful, respectful directorial concepts that provoke as well as entertain.” - the baltimore sun
“vivid, postmodern” with “striking stage pictures" - the baltimore sun on David et Jonathas
“his blocking achieved a sensible compromise between naturalism and presentational baroque posturing,
and he drew committed, text-specific acting from his performers" - the washington post on La Didone
“delightfully charming...tim nelson's direction captures a childlike ambience without childishness" - wfiu, bloomington on Il Re Pastore
“a visually intriguing and musically lovely work, not quite like anything else you['ll] have the chance to experience" - ionarts on Ground
“rollicking fun! the roughly three-hour opera breezed by, thanks to an engaging young cast, skilled orchestra,
fluid set design, and propulsive direction." - the baltimore sun on La Calisto
“ambitious and challenging..." - the baltimore city paper on David et Jonathas
“a work of fine invention and sensuous beauty" - the washington post on La Didone
“in dance and movement the performers conquered the space.
nelson had the talent to pass along his vision so that it might be realized" - the herold times on Fleury
“the thoroughness of nelson's concept, and the uncanny ability of his eager cast to carry out any manner of stage business,
certainly make for an engaging theatrical experience.
the production is an impressive, ultimately winning achievement." - the baltimore sun on Acis + Galatea