“Give credit where it is due; the International Cultural Foundation has helped the New York City Symphony become one of America’s finest orchestras. The NYCS played Carnegie Hall, apparently for the first time in its 63 year history, and gave outstanding performances under its alert music director, David Eaton.”
New York Daily News“The New York City Symphony and its excellent conductor, David Eaton, served the piece honorably.”
New York Times“Maestro Eaton clearly conducts with erudition and showmanship, and the ensemble [New York City Symphony] reveals enormous promise for future distinction.”
New York City TribuneThe New York City Symphony at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall: “The alert performances conducted by music director David Eaton were virtually faultless, as usual.”
New York Daily News“The New York City Symphony … rest assured it’s a very good one as proved Monday under music director David Eaton. Tone was solid, intonation right on the button and virtuosity no problem … rousing performances, most eloquent and beautifully performed.”
New York Daily News“Shimmering, beautiful sounds … careful and sympathetic performances conducted by David Eaton.”
New York TimesDavid Eaton “…was the picture of the proper conductor, flamboyant in his baton work at the podium.”
New York Post“Best of all was Petrouchka; a performance of sinew, virtuosity and sweep.”
New York Times“It was an outstanding evening of music-making, sparked by excellent playing ...glowing music, and on this occasion it was most glowingly performed.”
New York Daily News“At the direction of internationally acclaimed conductor, David Eaton, it was a night of breathtaking performances by the young students of the Harlem School of the Arts accompanied and mentored by the astounding New York City Symphony.”
Blackstar News, Harlem, NY“Throughout the concert the New York City’s playing was of the highest order. It was apparent to see and hear why this ensemble is gaining a reputation as an important new American orchestra.”
Korea Herald Tribune, Seoul, Korea“Mr. Granados piped a sweet dexterity ... with the New York City Symphony, under Mr. Eaton’s knowing hand.”
New York Times“Eaton’s set of modernist variations [performed at Carnegie Hall], illustrate two qualities that distinguish him among modern musical minds; his broad gifts as a composer and arranger, and his willingness to take risks.”
The Reporter, New Jersey“The National Symphony Orchestra (OSN) under the direction of David Eaton was extraordinary.”
La Nación, Paraguay“The New York City Symphony ... resurrected in recent years to concert status under music director David Eaton, has won a place of honor for itself with both critical acclaim and popular support.”
New York City Tribune