“Chances are that Wolf Trap Opera will be using its production of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles as a touchstone for a long time to come.

'Eric Melear conducted with confidence and sensitivity, drawing highly-charged playing from the orchestra in a performance that felt like a new artistic milestone for Wolf Trap.” – Washington Post, July 2016 Ghosts of Versailles Wolf Trap Opera July 2015 “In the pit, Eric Melear fended off innuendo from Porporina (who pointed out that an aging singer can always marry a conductor) and got a snappy performance from a chamber orchestra that, at one point, is called on to play out of tune.” also sang the heck out of Gassmann's sparkling, witty score (pruned down from four hours to under three), supported firmly by Eric Melear's lithe, nuanced conducting and the orchestra's spirited playing.' L'opera seria Wolf Trap Opera July 2016 Maestro Melear sometimes favored more deliberate tempi, but his collaboration with the singers and his identification with their phrasing was complete.' I never cease to marvel at Jonathan Tunick's flawless orchestration, the waltz scoring evoking a sinuous Ravelian sweep. “In the pit, conductor Eric Melear drew nuanced, colorful playing from the orchestra. “ Ozawa orchestrated the action with a light, affectionate touch, while conductor Eric Melear shaped Sondheim's gorgeous tunes and lilting meters appreciatively.” A Little Night Music Des Moines Metro Opera July 2017 – Anne Midgette, Washington Post, July 2018

“It was also well conducted - Eric Melear and the orchestra positioned onstage, behind a screen….”

“On July 15, Eric Melear conducted a well-paced, often eloquently sculpted account of Gounod’s score….” Press Roméo et Juliette Wolf Trap Opera July 2018

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