Hannu Lintu

“Lintu led the orchestra through the landscape of Sibelius’ Symphony No.2 with remarkable delicacy. Although his tempo was quick, themes seemed to develop with unhurried inevitability. He and the orchestra sculpted wonderful sonorities with careful balance.” (Joan Reinthaler, Baltimore Sun, February 2013)

“Lintu made a powerful statement in this elusive,not-easy-to-like work, paying as much attention to the big moments as the small ones. Although he led with minute control, the playing seemed very free and immediate, with the orchestra giving him its best.” (Denver Post, June 2011)

“Once upon a time it was Germany that produced the most talented conductors. Now, it is Finland. Wednesday night's Grant Park Music Festival concert brought the return of Hannu Lintu, a dynamic Finnish conductor who's making a name for himself around the world, and for good reason. The 42-year-old maestro is immensely assured on the podium and he knows how to put his mark on an orchestra” (Chicago Tribune, July 2010)

“Not unexpectedly, Lintu demonstrated marked affinity for [Sibelius’] most popular symphony and conducted a masterful interpretation. He swept the glorious music forward with headlong gestures, yet shrewdly applied rubato to exploit the full power of certain moments” (Houston Chronicle, March 2010)

“He's a conjurer who whips his way through grand gestures and coaxes subtle adjustments in motion. His phrasing and accents are remarkable.” (Grand Rapids Press, April 2009)