Stasevska demonstrated her affinity for her native music, not to mention a comprehensive knowledge of the score, with a clear understanding of the subtleties set forth in the opening. Her long-armed, broad strokes, rhythmic body gestures and heartfelt facial expressions drew both subtlety and splendor from the orchestra’s first-class wind and brass sections…
Stasevska demonstrated her affinity for her native music, not to mention a comprehensive knowledge of the score, with a clear understanding of the subtleties set forth in the opening. Her long-armed, broad strokes, rhythmic body gestures and heartfelt facial expressions drew both subtlety and splendor from the orchestra’s first-class wind and brass sections…
Exactly a year after making her debut with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, guest conductor Dalia Stasevska made a welcome return to Music Hall.
“She is the real deal. The warmth she communicated in her remarks was also evident in Dvorak’s “Largo”… It made me wish that the entire symphony had been programmed… Stasevska was a dynamic presence as she led with momentum to its majestic summit and the six chords that punctuate the work. Listeners were instantly on their feet.”
Exactly a year after making her debut with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, guest conductor Dalia Stasevska made a welcome return to Music Hall.
“She is the real deal. The warmth she communicated in her remarks was also evident in Dvorak’s “Largo”… It made me wish that the entire symphony had been programmed… Stasevska was a dynamic presence as she led with momentum to its majestic summit and the six chords that punctuate the work. Listeners were instantly on their feet.”
“Last night’s Seattle Symphony performance drew the largest crowd I’ve seen so far this season. Which meant a flow of positive energy and attentiveness was already surging through Benaroya — even before Dalia Stasevska ascended the podium for her return visit to conduct the SSO in a lively program of new music combined with a classic by her compatriot Sibelius.”
“Last night’s Seattle Symphony performance drew the largest crowd I’ve seen so far this season. Which meant a flow of positive energy and attentiveness was already surging through Benaroya — even before Dalia Stasevska ascended the podium for her return visit to conduct the SSO in a lively program of new music combined with a classic by her compatriot Sibelius.”
Dalia Stasevska talks about her return as a guest conductor at the Seattle Symphony this weekend along with her husband Lauri Porra who composed music in the program
Dalia Stasevska talks about her return as a guest conductor at the Seattle Symphony this weekend along with her husband Lauri Porra who composed music in the program
Acclaimed Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska opened this year’s prestigious First Night of the Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall... She tells Helen she considered giving up her career in music for a while to concentrate on volunteering full-time but has decided to use her platform to keep people informed of the ongoing atrocities and to ensure the world doesn’t tire of the plight of Ukrainian people.
Acclaimed Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska opened this year’s prestigious First Night of the Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall... She tells Helen she considered giving up her career in music for a while to concentrate on volunteering full-time but has decided to use her platform to keep people informed of the ongoing atrocities and to ensure the world doesn’t tire of the plight of Ukrainian people.
Plus: splendour from Dalia Stasevska and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Stasevska’s slashing baton the brass fanfares achieved a machine-gun precision that was gleefully matched by the strings... It can’t be long before she climbs the ladder.
Plus: splendour from Dalia Stasevska and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Stasevska’s slashing baton the brass fanfares achieved a machine-gun precision that was gleefully matched by the strings... It can’t be long before she climbs the ladder.
★★★★☆ A programme ranging from Sibelius, Grieg and Britten to a world premiere by Ukrainian Bohdana Frolyak opened the Proms with conductor Dalia Stasevska engaged and outgoing.
Conductor Dalia Stasevska had a lot to do with it too. The evening’s engaged and outgoing programming reflected her press-on musical personality - she is not a conductor who lingers over the score, but given her own Ukrainian origins and her Finnish citizenship, her defiance in the choice of works and the performances was hard to miss, and the impact unerring.
★★★★☆ A programme ranging from Sibelius, Grieg and Britten to a world premiere by Ukrainian Bohdana Frolyak opened the Proms with conductor Dalia Stasevska engaged and outgoing.
Conductor Dalia Stasevska had a lot to do with it too. The evening’s engaged and outgoing programming reflected her press-on musical personality - she is not a conductor who lingers over the score, but given her own Ukrainian origins and her Finnish citizenship, her defiance in the choice of works and the performances was hard to miss, and the impact unerring.
★★★★☆
Stasevska’s flamboyant interpretation of Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra: two masterpieces that have no agenda except a celebration of music itself.
★★★★☆
Stasevska’s flamboyant interpretation of Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra: two masterpieces that have no agenda except a celebration of music itself.
★★★★☆ A blazing launch to the biggest music festival in the world
Stasevska – who over the last year has driven lorries from Finland to Ukraine with supplies for the war-torn nation – was in every sense the concert’s star, amplifying the sense of bravery and defiance that made it a memorable first night.
★★★★☆ A blazing launch to the biggest music festival in the world
Stasevska – who over the last year has driven lorries from Finland to Ukraine with supplies for the war-torn nation – was in every sense the concert’s star, amplifying the sense of bravery and defiance that made it a memorable first night.
★★★★★ This concert was heart-warming for its engagement with today’s burning issues, while simultaneously celebrating the timeless joy of music-making
Dalia Stasevska, the BBCSO’s principal guest conductor, is a treasure. Born in Kyiv, raised in Finland, at present heavily pregnant and, in her spare time, busy driving lorries of aid to Ukraine, she has oodles of energy and charisma; her down-to-earth warmth and her delight in the music seems to bring out the best in everybody, the audience included.
★★★★★ This concert was heart-warming for its engagement with today’s burning issues, while simultaneously celebrating the timeless joy of music-making
Dalia Stasevska, the BBCSO’s principal guest conductor, is a treasure. Born in Kyiv, raised in Finland, at present heavily pregnant and, in her spare time, busy driving lorries of aid to Ukraine, she has oodles of energy and charisma; her down-to-earth warmth and her delight in the music seems to bring out the best in everybody, the audience included.
★★★★☆ Opening night evokes pure joy whilst acknowledging turbulent times and the fight for freedom
... she had more reason to feel the music’s message than anyone else in that hall, and she led a blazing performance of the choral version of the piece [Finlandia].
★★★★☆ Opening night evokes pure joy whilst acknowledging turbulent times and the fight for freedom
... she had more reason to feel the music’s message than anyone else in that hall, and she led a blazing performance of the choral version of the piece [Finlandia].
When the acclaimed Ukrainian-Finnish conductor is not leading top orchestras she’s driving aid lorries to Lviv, she tells Neil Fisher
"There is a core of steel about Stasevska… and it doesn’t sound as if defeat is on the table."
When the acclaimed Ukrainian-Finnish conductor is not leading top orchestras she’s driving aid lorries to Lviv, she tells Neil Fisher
"There is a core of steel about Stasevska… and it doesn’t sound as if defeat is on the table."
Dalia Stasevska conducts Britten’s filigree score with bold colours and tougher accents than many, giving this revival its own self-confident air. Surely against all the odds, the magic lives on.
Dalia Stasevska conducts Britten’s filigree score with bold colours and tougher accents than many, giving this revival its own self-confident air. Surely against all the odds, the magic lives on.
Stasevska is exactly the right conductor for this music... Stasevska’s extraordinary ability to get under the skin of the scores she leads make it sound anything but conventional. Her sharp rhythmic accents and ability to bring out the inner orchestral voices clearly (another trait she shares with Segerstam) give the music an edginess...
Stasevska is exactly the right conductor for this music... Stasevska’s extraordinary ability to get under the skin of the scores she leads make it sound anything but conventional. Her sharp rhythmic accents and ability to bring out the inner orchestral voices clearly (another trait she shares with Segerstam) give the music an edginess...
A programme of Sibelius, Andrea Tarrodi and Beethoven – with soloists Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Benjamin Grosvenor and Hyeyoon Park – saw the Hallé on magnificent form, conducted with flair and grace
Segueing into the Sibelius without a pause was a daring juxtaposition, moving from an exotic paradise into the stark simplicity of a line rising from a Finnish horizon. Stasevska achieved it all with flair.
A programme of Sibelius, Andrea Tarrodi and Beethoven – with soloists Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Benjamin Grosvenor and Hyeyoon Park – saw the Hallé on magnificent form, conducted with flair and grace
Segueing into the Sibelius without a pause was a daring juxtaposition, moving from an exotic paradise into the stark simplicity of a line rising from a Finnish horizon. Stasevska achieved it all with flair.
Stasevska extended the movement’s pauses between subjects into pools of contemplation of what had just been and what was to come.
Stasevska extended the movement’s pauses between subjects into pools of contemplation of what had just been and what was to come.
Dalia Stasevska made a forceful impression... A highly physical conductor, the results were undeniably strong.
Dalia Stasevska made a forceful impression... A highly physical conductor, the results were undeniably strong.
KQED’s Ariana Proehl talks with conductor Dalia Stasevska.
KQED’s Ariana Proehl talks with conductor Dalia Stasevska.
In her first San Francisco appearance, Stasevska left a formidable impression as a performer of eloquence and insight.
In her first San Francisco appearance, Stasevska left a formidable impression as a performer of eloquence and insight.
Dalia Stasevska is not your mother’s conductor. Indeed, as chief conductor of Finland’s Lahti Symphony Orchestra and principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra — in 2019, she became the youngest person, and first woman, to be awarded that title...
Dalia Stasevska is not your mother’s conductor. Indeed, as chief conductor of Finland’s Lahti Symphony Orchestra and principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra — in 2019, she became the youngest person, and first woman, to be awarded that title...
The orchestra, under conductor Dalia Stasevska, sounded jubilant during its long interludes, accelerating forcefully into the cadenza, releasing Goosby to play in his own time.
The orchestra, under conductor Dalia Stasevska, sounded jubilant during its long interludes, accelerating forcefully into the cadenza, releasing Goosby to play in his own time.
Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska… mastery of the music is apparent with an interpretive vision that she is able to portray to the audience… Stasevska’s tempos were spirited… and dazzled… with a particularly noteworthy second movement, played with sweet lyricism.
Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska… mastery of the music is apparent with an interpretive vision that she is able to portray to the audience… Stasevska’s tempos were spirited… and dazzled… with a particularly noteworthy second movement, played with sweet lyricism.
Music Review: TCHAIKOVSKY AND SIBELIUS (LA Phil; Conductor Dalia Stasevska, Violinist Randall Goosby)
Regal, commanding, emotional, exuberant, turbulent, coaxing, and generous, she led an LA Phil premiere of Andrea Tarrodi’s Liguria, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Randall Goosby, and Sibelius’s Second Symphony, pulling sounds from our estimable orchestra rarely heard with a guest conductor.
Music Review: TCHAIKOVSKY AND SIBELIUS (LA Phil; Conductor Dalia Stasevska, Violinist Randall Goosby)
Regal, commanding, emotional, exuberant, turbulent, coaxing, and generous, she led an LA Phil premiere of Andrea Tarrodi’s Liguria, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with Randall Goosby, and Sibelius’s Second Symphony, pulling sounds from our estimable orchestra rarely heard with a guest conductor.
Music Review: TCHAIKOVSKY AND SIBELIUS (LA Phil; Conductor Dalia Stasevska, Violinist Randall Goosby)
…if I had my druthers, I’d like to see her — get ready for this — fill the shoes of Gustavo Dudamel when he leaves in three years to lead the NY Phil…
Music Review: TCHAIKOVSKY AND SIBELIUS (LA Phil; Conductor Dalia Stasevska, Violinist Randall Goosby)
…if I had my druthers, I’d like to see her — get ready for this — fill the shoes of Gustavo Dudamel when he leaves in three years to lead the NY Phil…
The conductor elegantly shaped the first movement with familiar tranquility, though she inserted details that stood out within the fabric of the piece…The Allegro molto finale was as hard charging as I’ve ever heard it, though not at the expense of precise dynamic control. Tension ratcheted up to the stirring release of the final crashing chords…after the final burst concluded, you felt as if you’d witnessed a lightning storm.
The conductor elegantly shaped the first movement with familiar tranquility, though she inserted details that stood out within the fabric of the piece…The Allegro molto finale was as hard charging as I’ve ever heard it, though not at the expense of precise dynamic control. Tension ratcheted up to the stirring release of the final crashing chords…after the final burst concluded, you felt as if you’d witnessed a lightning storm.
Dalia Stasevska brings an orchestra to life with a message of the toll that Russia’s war is having on the people of Ukraine. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal shares her message.
Dalia Stasevska brings an orchestra to life with a message of the toll that Russia’s war is having on the people of Ukraine. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal shares her message.
I began by asking her how she “psychs” herself, achieves the level of confidence needed to lead the talented musicians of famous orchestras throughout the world.
I have no special tricks for preparing myself. I just come as I am, share the passion for music and hope it resonates with the musicians and audiences alike.
I began by asking her how she “psychs” herself, achieves the level of confidence needed to lead the talented musicians of famous orchestras throughout the world.
I have no special tricks for preparing myself. I just come as I am, share the passion for music and hope it resonates with the musicians and audiences alike.
Derek James talks with Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska, who made her debut with the Minnesota Orchestra on Feb. 24th. The Ukrainian-born musician has been working to provide help and hope to those suffering amid the war overseas.
Derek James talks with Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska, who made her debut with the Minnesota Orchestra on Feb. 24th. The Ukrainian-born musician has been working to provide help and hope to those suffering amid the war overseas.
From Stasevska and the Philharmonic, the first movement of this symphony was very effective. It had a Classical skeleton, with little room for the blowsy... it was good to hear the Symphony No. 2—like meeting an old, loved friend.
From Stasevska and the Philharmonic, the first movement of this symphony was very effective. It had a Classical skeleton, with little room for the blowsy... it was good to hear the Symphony No. 2—like meeting an old, loved friend.
Right from the rumbling, ominous start, an animated Stasevska brought out the orchestra's manifold of colors... Altogether, I can’t recall hearing a more intelligent and fresh reading of Sibelius’ distinctive sense of time and unique musical language.
Right from the rumbling, ominous start, an animated Stasevska brought out the orchestra's manifold of colors... Altogether, I can’t recall hearing a more intelligent and fresh reading of Sibelius’ distinctive sense of time and unique musical language.
It was the kind of performance that, without trying to, had audience members roaring with applause after the first movement, then, at the end, immediately rising for a standing ovation — one of the most passionate I’ve heard at Geffen Hall this season.
It was the kind of performance that, without trying to, had audience members roaring with applause after the first movement, then, at the end, immediately rising for a standing ovation — one of the most passionate I’ve heard at Geffen Hall this season.
Dalia Stasevska, who leads the New York Philharmonic this week, has raised money for and delivered supplies to Ukraine, where she was born.
I can’t save Ukraine by playing music, but I can use my mouth and speak out, and I can act,” she said. “We can’t just hide behind our virtues. There comes a time for action.
Dalia Stasevska, who leads the New York Philharmonic this week, has raised money for and delivered supplies to Ukraine, where she was born.
I can’t save Ukraine by playing music, but I can use my mouth and speak out, and I can act,” she said. “We can’t just hide behind our virtues. There comes a time for action.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with conductor Dalia Stasevska during her recent visit to Chicago.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with conductor Dalia Stasevska during her recent visit to Chicago.
Finnish-Ukrainian conductor Dalia Stasevska has become one of the fastest rising stars in the classical world, and she'll be leading the New York Philharmonic in a performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto as well as the world-premiere performance of Wang Lu's new composition "Surge." Stasevska joins us to discuss the performances, her career, and her activism surrounding the war in Ukraine. The Philharmonic will be playing from January 20-22
Finnish-Ukrainian conductor Dalia Stasevska has become one of the fastest rising stars in the classical world, and she'll be leading the New York Philharmonic in a performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto as well as the world-premiere performance of Wang Lu's new composition "Surge." Stasevska joins us to discuss the performances, her career, and her activism surrounding the war in Ukraine. The Philharmonic will be playing from January 20-22
...there were two amazing women in charge of the orchestra, and again this work did its magic. With conductor Dalia Stasevska (in her debut with the CSO) and violinist Hillary Hahn (the reigning queen of the violin) each note was beautiful... it was thrilling to see these two women in action and powerful to watch bow and baton in choreography with one another.
...there were two amazing women in charge of the orchestra, and again this work did its magic. With conductor Dalia Stasevska (in her debut with the CSO) and violinist Hillary Hahn (the reigning queen of the violin) each note was beautiful... it was thrilling to see these two women in action and powerful to watch bow and baton in choreography with one another.
Dalia Stasevska has loved music since she was a child. It wasn’t until her introduction to classical music by a teacher when she was 12 years old that she realized she’d discovered a lifelong passion.
Dalia Stasevska has loved music since she was a child. It wasn’t until her introduction to classical music by a teacher when she was 12 years old that she realized she’d discovered a lifelong passion.
Conducting orchestras is Dalia Stasevska's passion, but she frequently moves from the podium to the front lines of war in Ukraine – helping the war-torn country where she was born.
Conducting orchestras is Dalia Stasevska's passion, but she frequently moves from the podium to the front lines of war in Ukraine – helping the war-torn country where she was born.
Sinfonia Lahti's Ukrainian-born chief conductor Dalia Stasevska speaks for Ukraine around the world. He demands more aid to the country, where the war has continued for more than nine months.
Sinfonia Lahti's Ukrainian-born chief conductor Dalia Stasevska speaks for Ukraine around the world. He demands more aid to the country, where the war has continued for more than nine months.
Dalia Stasevska, conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra presentation of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Pathétique, joined guest host Paul Thomas on Sunday Night at The TSO to discuss the upcoming show, coming to Roy Thomson Hall on Wednesday November 23rd. Tune into the full podcast HERE!
Dalia Stasevska, conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra presentation of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto & Pathétique, joined guest host Paul Thomas on Sunday Night at The TSO to discuss the upcoming show, coming to Roy Thomson Hall on Wednesday November 23rd. Tune into the full podcast HERE!
"A rising star... with her inventive and well-conducted program, it’s no surprise that she is turning heads around the world."
"A rising star... with her inventive and well-conducted program, it’s no surprise that she is turning heads around the world."
Following its autumn break after the Proms, the BBC Symphony Orchestra has come roaring back into action.
Following its autumn break after the Proms, the BBC Symphony Orchestra has come roaring back into action.
The BBC’s 100th birthday gift from its Symphony Orchestra was Iain Farrington’s jaunty tribute, plus a scientific curiosity, a noble Elgar and an edge-of-your seat Sibelius finale
The BBC’s 100th birthday gift from its Symphony Orchestra was Iain Farrington’s jaunty tribute, plus a scientific curiosity, a noble Elgar and an edge-of-your seat Sibelius finale
If there is one thing that Stasevska is particularly good at, it is the ability to release huge reservoirs of energy in an elemental work like Sibelius’ Symphony no. 1 in E minor.
If there is one thing that Stasevska is particularly good at, it is the ability to release huge reservoirs of energy in an elemental work like Sibelius’ Symphony no. 1 in E minor.
Bernstein could crush presidents and professors, but the heyday of the ‘conductor as dictator’ is long gone...
Bernstein could crush presidents and professors, but the heyday of the ‘conductor as dictator’ is long gone...
As principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stasevska has already passed a trial by fire: She conducted the orchestra in the Last Night at the Proms in September 2020. A difficult enough assignment at any time, this raucous populist London tradition always ends with “Rule, Britannia!” and “Land of Hope and Glory” sung by a large chorus and 5,000 spectators.
As principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Stasevska has already passed a trial by fire: She conducted the orchestra in the Last Night at the Proms in September 2020. A difficult enough assignment at any time, this raucous populist London tradition always ends with “Rule, Britannia!” and “Land of Hope and Glory” sung by a large chorus and 5,000 spectators.
She was thrilling to watch and ignited the orchestra with sheer force of personality, making for a very exciting performance.
She was thrilling to watch and ignited the orchestra with sheer force of personality, making for a very exciting performance.
This is a conductor who can elicit the finest nuances with her precise directing, the softest moments often preceding great sweeps of her arms as she gathers in all the musicians while equally precisely bringing out one or another group.
This is a conductor who can elicit the finest nuances with her precise directing, the softest moments often preceding great sweeps of her arms as she gathers in all the musicians while equally precisely bringing out one or another group.
"Their works landed with persuasive panache [...] aided by powerful but never overly brash conducting by Dalia Stasevska."
"Their works landed with persuasive panache [...] aided by powerful but never overly brash conducting by Dalia Stasevska."
Stasevska is an important talent. Throughout the program, her time-keeping was rock solid, her cues impeccable, her musical understanding and commitment to these pieces unwavering.
Stasevska is an important talent. Throughout the program, her time-keeping was rock solid, her cues impeccable, her musical understanding and commitment to these pieces unwavering.
Their works landed with persuasive panache on Wednesday, aided by powerful but never overly brash conducting by Dalia Stasevska, also making her Philharmonic debut.
Their works landed with persuasive panache on Wednesday, aided by powerful but never overly brash conducting by Dalia Stasevska, also making her Philharmonic debut.
Stasevska led what might have been the finest performance this piece has ever had.
Stasevska led what might have been the finest performance this piece has ever had.
The best was saved until last. Dalia Stasevska, the young Finnish conductor on the podium, had until this point been content to guide things with skilful modesty. Now suddenly she came alive, shaping a performance of Sibelius’s Second Symphony that had me absolutely on the edge of my seat. The sheer urgency of the music, the way it has to struggle against its own tendency to disintegration and find a path to heroic affirmation has rarely seemed so thrilling.
The best was saved until last. Dalia Stasevska, the young Finnish conductor on the podium, had until this point been content to guide things with skilful modesty. Now suddenly she came alive, shaping a performance of Sibelius’s Second Symphony that had me absolutely on the edge of my seat. The sheer urgency of the music, the way it has to struggle against its own tendency to disintegration and find a path to heroic affirmation has rarely seemed so thrilling.
Stasevska’s pacing was masterly – a coiled spring of a performance to push the current uncertainties of the music world from our minds.
Stasevska’s pacing was masterly – a coiled spring of a performance to push the current uncertainties of the music world from our minds.
And to round off her relaxing summer, she will then return to Finland to conduct her first concert as the newly appointed chief conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra.
And to round off her relaxing summer, she will then return to Finland to conduct her first concert as the newly appointed chief conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra.
Since July 2019, Dalia has been principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and has been named as chief conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Since July 2019, Dalia has been principal guest conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and has been named as chief conductor of the Lahti Symphony Orchestra
By the end, laurels won, the packed audience hungry for more, she had the orchestra right behind her, flying triumphant. This was an auspicious Proms debut, expectant and adrenalin-charged.
By the end, laurels won, the packed audience hungry for more, she had the orchestra right behind her, flying triumphant. This was an auspicious Proms debut, expectant and adrenalin-charged.
She has the real conductor’s gift of establishing pin-drop silence and total concentration in a hall filled with 5,000 people, and there’s a guilelessness and total sincerity in her conducting which is very winning.
She has the real conductor’s gift of establishing pin-drop silence and total concentration in a hall filled with 5,000 people, and there’s a guilelessness and total sincerity in her conducting which is very winning.
Dalia is the youngest person – and the first woman – to be given a titled conducting position at the London-based orchestra.
Dalia is the youngest person – and the first woman – to be given a titled conducting position at the London-based orchestra.
She’s a real find, making her UK debut with an orchestra clearly having a ball.
She’s a real find, making her UK debut with an orchestra clearly having a ball.