Review: Santa Cruz Symphony – Transcendence! - Peninsula Reviews March 25, 2013 daniel stewart From the very first note of the Rossini overture, we knew we were about to hear something way beyond what we were expecting. In addition to the intrinsic charm of this great work, the precision of ensemble, the accuracy of rhythmic attack, clarity of textures and the brilliant pacing grabbed our attention and gave us the impression we were hearing this work for the first time. Conductor Stewart whipped up the players to such a riveting climax the audience erupted into a storm of applause and bravos. This was not a routine performance of an overly familiar seven-minute overture, not to be regretted by latecomers, but rather a refreshingly vital performance with oodles of spontaneity and charm. Source: http://www.peninsulareviews.com/2013/03/25...