Testimonials

  • “The orchestra under conductor Toby Hession was super-responsive and the music so lush … it all underlined and powered what was playing out on the stage.”

    The Inverness Courier on Carmen (Scottish Opera)

  • “Toby Hession as conductor was powerful and poetic, ranging through the movements effortlessly.”

    Varsity

  • “Hession never got in the way of the music’s natural flow … [his] unfussy direction harnessed a confident rhythmic assuredness from the outset.”

    Vox Carnyx

  • "...it is the first time the programme’s world premiere can be identified as the funniest part of what is a consistently funny show. That is as much a tribute to Hession’s skilful score as it is to the cast’s delivery of the splendid text."

    Herald Scotland on In Flagrante (Scottish Opera Highlights 2023)

  • ... it is all too recognisably of the moment, brilliantly exposed in sparkling text, set with great skill by the composer and performed with gusto by the cast.

    Vox Carnyx on In Flagrante (Scottish Opera Highlights 2023)

  • "Who knows, maybe operatic sketch comedy is the next big thing?"

    The Quintessential Review on In Flagrante (Scottish Opera Highlights 2023)

  • " ... a truly excellent piece of writing and in performance was a triumph of the highest standards of music theatre direction, comedic timing and high farce. Absolutely superb."

    Edinburgh Music Review on In Flagrante (Scottish Opera Highlights 2023)