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One More Night | Columbus Symphony performs Phil Collins

Pop performance leaves audience asking symphony to "turn it on again"

— Tyler Kirkendall, CityScene Magazine

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Houston Symphony commemorates the heroes of Sept. 11 and beyond

Aptly titled A SYMPHONY OF HEROES , the Houston Symphony’s recent concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on the solemn anniversary of September 11th, was at once both reverent and optimistic.

— David Dow Bentley, III, The Courier of Montgomery County, Houston

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Go Back to the 80's This Weekend with The Philly Pops

Fans of the POPS orchestra may remember guest conductor (and total rock star) Stuart Chafetz...He’s back to lead the POPS with this super awesome tribute to a pretty great decade…and he encouraged the audience to sing and dance along. We did. We definitely did.

— Go Home Philly Blog, Go Home Philly Blog

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Seattle Symphony's 'Totally '80s' concert celebrated the 1980's (yes, really!)

Seattle Symphony's 'Totally '80s' concert celebrated the 1980's (yes, really!) last weekend with two Broadway stars and it was 'Totally AWESOME'

— MK Scott, Seattle Gay News

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REVIEW: PHILHARMONIC HAS A ‘SUPER’ TIME IN OPENING POPS CONC

Stuart Chafetz has his superhero shtick down pat...he reminded me of a cross between a retro lounge singer and the Mayor of Whoville.

— Donald Munro, Munro Review

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Review: Superhero Soundtrack | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Bass Performance Hall

The Fort Worth Symphony had a winning pops program of music from superhero movies...Chafetz is an immediate joy to watch at the podium as he conducts with a nonchalant sense of whimsy and constant contented smile on his face.

— Richard Oliver, Theater Jones - North Texas Performing Arts Review

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Independence Day Pops Celebration was a “refreshing, eclectic mix” of music

Chafetz, though, made the night even more magical than it would have been otherwise...

— Zachary Lewis, The Chautauquan Daily

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Milwaukee Symphony's Gershwin show an embraceable joy

One guest, conductor Stuart Chafetz, was a big part of the dazzle.

— Jon M. Gilbertson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Milwaukee Symphony celebrates holidays with sounding joy

This Holiday Pops evening, led by guest conductor Stuart Chafetz, featured a program of familiar, festive tunes in colorful, creative arrangements.

— Elaine Schmidt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Pops goes the 1812

Chafetz kept the concert rolling with his happy, enthusiastic banter

— David Hendricks, San Antonio Express-News

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Throwbacks of all kinds

Conductor Stuart Chafetz was a treat on the podium. He was energetic—and unafraid to let moments stretch and play out fully, like he did with “Adventures on Earth” from E.T.

— Willie Clark and Janelle Bitker, Sacramento News Review

The guest conductor for the two concerts was Stuart Chafetz. Having experience in conducting dozens of orchestras around the country, he proved to have complete command over the PSO. He also had an exciting connection not only with the material but also with his love for John Williams' music, something that was obvious when he spoke to the audience several times. His conducting of the orchestra was controlled but also playful at various times throughout the two hour show.

— Gil Benbrook, PHX Stages review: The Music of John Williams, The Phoenix S

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