International conductor Simon Romanos has performed throughout Europe and Australasia. His repertoire is extensive. His specialty is the great classical, romantic, and 20th Century repertoire. He has also founded an early music ensemble, and premièred many contemporary works. He returned to New Zealand after … More about Romanos about About Simon Romanos, conductor
FROM REVIEWS
…the stylistic accuracy which flows from Romanos — who is centre stage here, moving gracefully and tellingly… helps to produce a responsive and intimate setting in which the singers can perform at their best… (for Orfeo, see full review)
Michael Gilchrist, 2018, theatreview.org.nz
Conductor Simon Romanos allowed plenty of ambient space… that enabled Mozart’s phrases and melodies to both sparkle and sing. (for Figaro, see full review)
Peter Mechen, 2017, middle-c.org
…Romanos was firmly in control of the proceedings from beginning to end and thoroughly at ease in Whitehead’s interestingly modern musical idiom, and obtained a consistently excellent performance from his small band of instrumentalists… (for Tristan and Iseault, see full review)
David Gyger, 1983, Opera Australia
Passion and experience
Romanos specialises in the great classical and romantic repertoire of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries — symphonic and operatic. However, his reach is broad and encompasses early and contemporary music as well. He has given many world premieres. Romanos has worked with orchestras, and opera and ballet companies in Europe, Britain, and Australasia. Currently, Romanos is with Eternity Opera in Wellington as their General Music … Romanos's roles and experience about Passion and experience