Perry So

“His conducting was assured, elegant and animated at the same time, with broad, expressive gestures.” (John Fleming, Tampa Bay Times, April 2013)

“Young conductor Perry So made a very good impression in his appearance with the OSPA orchestra in both concerts, showing his intelligence and musicality from the conductor’s podium once again … It became clear that his youth is not at odds with his maturity and professionalism.” (La Nueva España, April 2012)

“[In] Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, [he got] a ripe, clear, cohesive string sound [from the Los Angeles Philharmonic]." (The Los Angeles Times, August 2011)

“Gilman and So give [the Korngold Violin Concerto] a stature that makes it fit right in with the Barber. This is not merely a “good” performance…this is a moving, resplendent performance, with the right balance of lyricism and introspection and plenty of virtuosity. Finally, a recording of this concerto that I’ll listen to because I want to, not because I have to for a review!” (Lawrence Hansen, American Record Guide)

“An articulate, precise conductor... So gave individual players within the orchestra the freedom they needed to shape the haunting melodies of Pavane pour une infante défunte without letting the expressive playing tug at the tempo. He conducted Stravinsky's Firebird Suite with the piece's complex rhythms firmly in hand and a clear understanding of the constantly shifting layers of sound... Their take on the final movement was clean, disciplined and crackling with energy.” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)