2012 Festival Reviews

"A performance of grandeur and scope"

- Joshua Kosman, Chronicle Music Critic, July 27, 2012

"George Cleve brings grace and finesse to the Midsummer Mozart Festival finale"

- San Jose Mercury News, July 27, 2012

"Cleve imbues Mozart's music with verve and grace"

- San Jose Mercury News, July 20, 2012

2011 Festival Reviews

"Fresh, radiant Mozart from George Cleve and festival orchestra"

- Georgia Rowe, San Jose Mercury News (July 22, 2011)

"Midsummer Mozart fest begins on a high note"

- Joshua Kosman, Chronicle Music Critic (July 16, 2011)

"Stylish, forceful slice of Mozart"

- Joshua Kosman, Chronicle Music Critic (July 17, 2010)

"The symphony is a stimulating journey, and under Cleve's direction that journey progressed at just the right pace"

- Stephen Smoliar, SF Classical Music Examiner (July 17, 2010)

"Vibrant Start to Midsummer Mozart Festival"

- Georgia Rowe, SF Classical Voice (July 2010)

"Final Midsummer Mozart Program Delivers the Composer's Artistry in all Its Glory"

- Georgia Rowe, Silicon Vallay Mercury News (July 23, 2010)

"Combination of Expertise, Inspiration & Insight "

- Ira Steingroot, The Berkeley Daily Planet (July 10, 2010)

"Majors and Minors"

- Heuwell Tircuit (July 18, 2008)

"Cleve ignites Mozart festival opening concert"

- Georgia Rowe for the Mercury News (July 20, 2008)

"Noteworthy Serenade"

- Anatole Leikin (July 24, 2008)