Reviews of
Performances
"Pond elicits a finely-structured, well delineated
performance from his musicians, and they also respond well
to his direction. Pond is an energetic conductor who gets
into the music and produces an emotionally charged
performance. . . . It was superb music making all around. .
. . Pond again achieved a finely nuanced performance."
Edward Reichel, Deseret News, review of
performance by Nachtmusik.
“. . . a welcome songfulness between the climaxes. .
. .” “. . . played with verve, vitality. . .
.” “. . . an appealing lyric rendition. . .
.”
William Goodfellow, Deseret News, review
of a concert by the Nachtmusik Chamber Orchestra, Marden
Pond conducting.
". . . stunning, musically and theatrically." "There's
never any doubt over whether a favorite will be sung
beautifully well. It's just a question of how incredibly
well." "The orchestra deserves plaudits as well. They're
professional and the [instrumental] solos are . . .
soul-searing." "This is really a visit with the music of
the show that's joyous when it's done this well." "A
commendable effort, a worthy go. To miss it is to lose out
on a rare opportunity to bask in the musical."
Sharon Haddock, Deseret News, review of
Les Miserables In Concert, Marden
Pond, co-director and conductor.
"[Pond] gets his people, especially the string players, to
play from the heart."
Edward Reichel, Deseret News, review of
performance by Nachtmusik.
". . . a very engaging conductor . . . ." “. . . a
delicate yet emotionally charged interpretation that was
quite simply stunning.”
Edward Reichel, Deseret News, review of
performance by Nachtmusik.
"Pond conducted decisively, getting a strong performance
out of the ensemble."
Edward Reichel, Deseret News, review of
performance by Nachtmusik.
"The music, recorded by Marden
Pond, sounds wonderful."
Eric D. Snider, Daily Herald, review of Titanic, A New
Musical, regional
premiere at SCERA.
"The taped orchestral accompaniment supervised by Marden
Pond is a cut above the usual of that genre."
Celia Baker, Salt Lake Tribune, review of
The Scarlet Pimpernel, regional premiere at SCERA.
"'Pimpernel' is magnifique. Production is
a visual, musical, emotional treat." "Absolutely enjoyable,
the premiere production of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" in Utah
is a treat — visually, musically and emotionally."
"In fact, the music throughout the production is
wonderful." "It's quite breathtaking." "'The Scarlet
Pimpernel' could easily become a staple of the community
theater world — as long as it's done as nicely as
this."
Sharon Haddock, Deseret News, review of
The Scarlet Pimpernel, regional premiere at SCERA.