“Parameswaran’s gentle, nuanced and detailed interpretation was extraordinary.”

“The lovelorn tenor Nemorino is the guy who likely got beat up in high school gym class. His love object, Adina, probably has neglectful parents, which is why she has to play the field in the marriage game. The snake-oil salesman, Dulcamara, may be slime, but he also knows he stimulates people's dreams. All of the above are underscored by conductor Parameswaran's variety of phrasing and ability to find areas of sensitivity in the score that many don't detect.”

“Conducting from memory, Parameswaran led a performance that was remarkable both for its polish and power. There was plenty of nuance in this account, which seemingly probed every emotion — from giddiness and pensiveness to wildness and sarcasm. The performance earned a resounding ovation for the orchestra, and no doubt assured Parameswaran his place on future classical series programs.”