"Expertly conducted by Andrew Kurtz with an exacting intensity, the group produced a big sound that was passionate and expansive."

Geraldine Freedman, The Post-Star, Glens Falls, NY, July 7, 2004

 

“Kurtz paced the always excellent Concerto Soloists well, with admirable string tone throughout."

    David Shengold, La Traviata Review, City Paper, May 4-11,2000        

 

“Andrew M. Kurtz conducted skillfully.”

    Samuel L. Singer, Music Critic Emeritus, Philadelphia Inquirer, Main Line Times, May 4, 2000

 

“Kurtz’s conducting, of the redoubtable Concerto Soloists, was... so honestly musical”

    Peter Burwasser, Don Giovanni Review, City Paper, February 10-17, 2000

 

"Kurtz was a very animated podium performer who elicited great response from the orchestra...the Ocean City Pops set a new standard of excellence."

Sentinel-Ledger, July 1994

 

"Kurtz...brought along his engaging wit and warmth to the delight of the youngsters. ... [introducing] each segment in a perfect way to involve his juvenile audience. The Peter and the Wolf was the best the Pops has ever done by Prokofiev’s children’s masterpiece."

Sentinel-Ledger, August 1994

 

The evening’s concert "started with an impressive reading of the Beethoven Coriolan Overture and never lost momentum.

Sentinel-Ledger, October 1994

 

"Kurtz is a show by himself as he wields the baton. His cues to the orchestra are unmistakable and elicit wonderful response from the players."

Sentinel-Ledger, October 1994

 

"Kurtz does a fine job introducing his music and establishing rapport with the audience, and it’s just plain fun to watch his moves, especially during jazzy moments like those in the Guys and Dolls Medley."

Sentinel-Ledger, October 1994