Tim Anderson's house debut at Semperoper Dresden, conducting a new production of Thomas Adès' Powder Her Face, has earned outstanding notices:
"The often demanding score is full of rhythmic finesse - simply breathtaking how confidently and brilliantly conductor Tim Anderson led the excellently prepared chamber orchestra. A production as entertaining as it is bizarrely thought-provoking."
Elisabeth Richter, Deutschlandfunk
"The [orchestra] gives expression to this unusual sound world under the dependable and considered direction of Tim Anderson. The work doesn’t seek to scare off or distress the listener but to draw them into the life of [the Duchess]. Anderson gives the music shape and sets the momentum."
Jens Daniel Schubert, Sächsische Zeitung
"The perfectly assembled ensemble of singers sang and played with full physical commitment and with an intensity that took one's breath away ... The enthusiastic final applause of the premiere audience was certainly not least due to the sovereign Tim Anderson and his committed project orchestra."
Thomas Thielemann, Der Opernfreund
"In conductor Tim Anderson an ideal custodian for the demanding score and an inspiring leader of the young, impeccably performing orchestra was found … a magnificently presented theatrical event."
Andreas Schwarze, Dresden Neuste Nachrichten
"Tim Anderson leads his troops with a diligence and precision that compels admiration…"
Thierry Verger, Forum Opera
