November 18, 2018 November 18, 2018/ Jonathan Santagada Reviews of Tosca with Opera North Photo by © Richard H Smith “Conductor Jonathan Santagada did full justice to the ebb and flow of Puccini’s lavish score” — Gavin Engelbrecht - The Northern Echo “The music, under the baton of Jonathan Santagada, was authentic in style and paired perfectly with the interpretations of the singers on stage while also colouring the emotions of the various scenes effectively” — Aaron Loughreyon - Number 9 “On the musical side the orchestral playing under Jonathan Santagada was quite outstanding. His tempi and modulation of the orchestral forces, and support for his singers, could hardly be better” — Robert J Farr - Seen and Heard International “The orchestra of Opera North, under the baton of Jonathan Santagada, provides wonderful support for the singers and, when the ten-strong brass section comes thundering in, the audience experiences more than a frisson!” — Peter Lathan - British Theatre Guide Photo by © Richard H Smith