CONDUCTOR | EDUCATOR

"Most importantly, the [players]  seemed eager to perform well for Amsel and were responsive to his leadership leading a vibrant and textured account of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. With Amsel maintaining superb balance so its many intricacies came through, he had similar command in the coy Scherzo, where he successfully kept the dynamic of the extended pizzicato sections at a mirthful hush. The spirited Finale went with all the fire and élan one expects, punctuating a dynamic performance."  Tim Sawyie, Chicago Classical Review