Andrew Constantine - A Selection of Press Reviews 

"The poise and hushed beauty of the London Philharmonic's playing was one of the most remarkable qualities of Constantine's direction. He has an exceptional gift for holding players and listeners on a thread of sound, drawing out the most refined textures".      Edward Greenfield, The London Times. 

"Andrew Constantine showed a capacity Royal Festival Hall audience just what he was made of, ending his big demanding programme with an electrifying performance of Prokofiev's Symphony No.5".     Anthony Payne, The Independent. 

"Under his baton the English Symphony Orchestra became a delicately balanced and responsive instrument with which he combined to display musicianship of the highest quality. It was a privilege to hear this young conductor at a comparatively early stage of his career. Remember his name - it will be heard frequently in the future." Hilary Carnson, Hereford Times. 

"Andrew Constantine showed himself to be a perfectionist in the Incidental Music to Schubert's Rosamunde. Each phrase, each chord, had its special quality emphasised in a glowingly polished performance which was warmly expressive. The Second symphony by Vaughan Williams was as atmospheric as it is possible to be. Tension in the allegro was well maintained and the complex finale subtly played". (Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra).    Margaret Smith, Exeter Express and Echo. 

"For Montserrat Caballé, Constantine treated Verdi's extraordinary wind-writing in the Otello music with loving care. For the pianist Nikolai Demidenko he honed Rakhmaninov's orchestra in the Paganini Rhapsody to a bright gleam, and made an alert partner to his dazzling soloist...........Romeo and Juliet - Tchaikovsky - had been prepared with passionate care, as if to rescue it from routine pop-status, indeed he forced us to listen with unusual attention".    David Murray, The Evening Standard, London.

"Under the baton of Andrew Constantine the Philharmonia began in lively fashion with Bernstein's splendid Candide Overture. Copland's Rodeo ballet music completed the first half, allowing the orchestra to display both sensitivity and virtuoso rhythmic control.........a charming encore by Leroy Anderson brought beautifully refined playing, and confirmed the concert's high standard".    Terry Barfoot, The News, Portsmouth.