| Yet again, Andrew Padmore demonstrated what a good conductor he is, sensitively accompanying Nicola Benedetti and drawing fervour as well as precision from his choir. He is obviously a Mozartian to the core because he paced the works so convincingly. | A.O. Harrogate Advertiser |
| Many congratulations to all but especially to Andrew Padmore for drawing all the threads together to produce such an amazingly rich performance of this wonderful and enduring masterpiece. | A.S. Harrogate Advertiser |
| Under the authoritative baton of maestro Andrew Padmore the choir combined with the orchestra to give a strongly faith-affirming recital. | R.C. Wakefield Express |
| As usual, Andrew Padmore made sure that every attention to detail was observed…… This was a great performance and I was impressed by Andrew Padmore's command of the many diverse aspects of the performance and equally, the way the choir responded to his direction. | N.G. Harrogate Advertiser |
| Directed with his usual infectious energy, Padmore's awareness of the varied and complex textures ensured that the forces blended together in a most satisfying whole.; | P.D. Harrogate Advertiser |
| The qualities of the Harrogate Choral Society, expertly prepared by their conductor Andrew Padmore, were again apparent: their clear articulation, precise entries, control of dynamics and, above all, in their energetic, bright sounds. | A.O Harrogate Advertiser |
| A choir, of course, owes much to its conductor and here the always-animated Andrew Padmore was in more ebullient form than ever, both in his extrovert yet utterly precise handling of the singers and in his compere role – the latter recalling the verbal gymnastics of Leonard Sachs in his 'Good Old Days' pomp. | D.P. Wakefield express |
| However, it was Andrew's overall direction of choir and orchestra which ensured that once again the audience went away feeling well satisfied and uplifted. |
D.P. Wakefield Express |
| Conducted with great authority yet sensitivity by maestro Andrew Padmore, this immensely powerful performance of Verdi’s Requiem was greeted on conclusion with sustained, rapturous applause and is sure to be remembered by the delighted audience as one of the highlights of the year’s musical calendar | R.C. Wakefield Express |
| The performance was, above all a triumph for the conductor Andrew Padmore. Quite apart from the meticulous preparation of the choirs, his assured interpretation of the piece combined excitement with inner strength and calm reflection. | A.O. Harrogate Advertiser |
| The spacious view of the conductor, Andrew Padmore, was a valid and devotional approach that had the virtue of unravelling textures in the Town Hall’s unhelpful acoustic, his more virile moments finding his singers alert and agile. ……the hushed opening told of scrupulous preparation; the sheer weight of tone in the Dies Irae was awesome. | D.D. Yorkshire Post |
| Andrew Padmore, who directed with his usual energetic precision, seems to continue to be able to take the Society on to a new level The improvements made to the quality of sound and vividness of contrasts are there for all to hear. | P.D. Harrogate Advertiser |
| Andrew Padmore directed the whole evening with vigour energy and a passion for the music as well as for the occasion itself (Harrogate Prom),the latter being exemplified by him amusingly flashing his Union Jack waistcoat as the celebrations reached their climax. | P.D. – Harrogate Advertiser |
| The Royal College of Music Orchestra was under the resourceful control of Andrew Padmore. | R.A. Opera Magazine |
| The concert was under the brilliant direction of the dynamic figure of Andrew Padmore. His tirelessness and attention to detail was evident throughout the evening. He had brought the choir to their end of season concert in fine voice and through a variety of well-chosen tempi he maintained a momentum and interest for the audience that made the evening truly memorable and magical. | J.D. – Harrogate Advertiser |
| Under the dynamic baton of maestro Andrew Padmore, the choir, ensemble and soloists made this a memorable occasion and fully deserved the rapturous applause which greeted them on conclusion. | RC - Wakefield Express |
| In their second season under the direction of Andrew Padmore, Harrogate Choral Society brought to Ripon Cathedral a performance of passion, power and panache…. The choir were in fine voice and it was clear from the outset that Andrew Padmore has been busy developing a full and forthright tone to the choir…. Andrew Padmore has made a significant impact on Harrogate Choral Society and must have been delighted with the whole concert. |
J.D. – Harrogate Advertier |
| Under the direction of their lively conductor Andrew Padmore, the audience experienced a thoroughly musical and artistic interpretation of this favourite of oratorios. Dr. Padmore clearly believes in keeping this choir on its toes with the choruses being driven along by him at an invigorating speed allowing fugal entries to have an extra sense of musical excitement, yet still enabling the choir to project the words with absolute clarity and maintain a strong sense of phrasing. | H.M.C. – Huddersfield Examiner |
| This was an exceptionally exciting version by the Yorkshire Philharmonic Choir, and Andrew Padmore their conductor had taken the opportunity of pushing the tone much more towards an Italian sound than is usually heard, and with his chosen tempi in the two big choruses, removed all possibility of any reserve that English choirs hang on to. | R.C. – Wakefield Express |
| All the carols related aspects of the Christian theme associated with the forthcoming time of year and in the hands of their Director, Andrew Padmore, each and every phrase of the text, however familiar, meant something special. He, himself, had arranged three of the carols, two of them being characterised by florid organ parts. | P.D. Harrogate Advertiser |
| Conductor Andrew Padmore obviously has a close working reationship with his choir and they respond to his firm control. | JS - Dudley Herald |
| It is no mean undertaking for a choir to present several first performances at one event, but under their conductor Andrew Padmore's discipline and artistry it was accomplished with great success. | PS - Yorkshire Post |
| Andrew Padmore conducted with a great deal of personal panache. | BG - Birmingham Post |
| Mr. Padmore's direction was exact, concise and always helpful. | GN - Irish Times |
| Andrew Padmore is one of the most talented conductors to perform in Singapore. | CWF - The Straits Times |
| The stamp of his artistic personality is strongly evident in such matters as the ravishing tone, clear enunciation, the shaping of climaxes and the equally important diminuendos. | DW - Yorkshire Post |
| Mr Padmore clearly knows his own mind and gives decisive direction without undue histrionics. | MD - Yorkshire Post |
| He coaxed remarkable tonal & dynamic variety from the choir … … the keen motivating force of conductor Andrew Padmore. | RC - Yorkshire Post |
| Under the astute and vigorous training of their Director Andrew Padmore, the capacity audience were soon aware of a very special experience: Padmore shaped the music with obvious delight. … conductor Andrew Padmore drives his choir with the sure control of an expert. | PS - Yorkshire Post |
| It was a joy to hear the Chapter House Choir and to watch Andrew Padmore's hands shaping the music so elegantly. | JR - York Evening Press |
| Andrew Padmore, their skilful conductor, with great energy and dynamic control steered them through all hazards to a triumphant conclusion. | AdeF - Cork Examiner |
| The guest conductor was Dr Andrew Padmore, who established a lively tempo and was obviously in full command of all his forces. The performance never flagged and the attack from both choir and orchestra was most impressive. | DCW - Evening Telegraph |
| Conducted by the "energetic and inspirational Dr Andrew Padmore" the Yorkshire Chamber Choir was on sparkling form for the choral highlight of the summer. Mozart's Requiem proved a popular choice as classic music lovers flocked to Wakefield Cathedral. | DD - Wakefield Express |