“The colorful, compact instrumentation achieves an astonishing variety of effects, especially as conducted by the poised and gifted Carolyn Watson. With efficiently clear baton work, and an obvious deep commitment to the emotional resonance of the piece, Maestra Watson made a very persuasive case for the opera’s many strengths. Her interpretation effortlessly balanced poignant intimacy with dramatic sweep.”
Carolyn Watson is Music Director of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra in Indiana and Principal Guest Conductor of the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra. Originally from Australia, Carolyn has been based in the United States since 2013 during which time she has led performances with the Austin Symphony, Cape Symphony, Catskill Symphony, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra, Kansas City Ballet, St. Joseph Symphony, South Bend Symphony, Traverse Symphony Orchestra and World Youth Symphony Orchestra.
An experienced conductor of opera, recent engagements have seen Carolyn lead Listen, Wilhemina! for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Hansel and Gretel for Amarillo Opera and Fellow Travelers at Des Moines Metro Opera, along with a production of As One. In 2020 she conducted ‘And Still we Dream’ for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City…
“…conducted with crisp energy by Carolyn Watson. The angles were fresh, the detail sharply observed… ”