“Totally persuasive conducting. ”
Timothy Henty conducts Hector Berlioz’ overture to Béatrice et Bénédict with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. July 2019
Timothy Henty conducts E. J. Moeran’s G Minor Symphony with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the National Concert Hall in Dublin. March 2019
View Timothy Henty's 2017 interview with GBC's Michael Beltran, ahead of conducting the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra in the countdown to Gibraltar's National Day, 50 years since their referendum to remain British.
Watch Timothy Henty’s interview ahead of conducting the Deutsches Sinfonieorchester Berlin at the iconic Waldbühne in August 2018.
“. . . an incredible level of music making.”
“Under the conductor Timothy Henty, musical standards are high.”
“Conductor Timothy Henty delivered finely-tuned playing from the Northern Sinfonia throughout.”
“The conductor Timothy Henty and his Dorset Opera Orchestra were completely in tune with Donizetti’s brio.”
“The Philharmonique du Luxembourg...constitute a luxury to which Sullivan is not always entitled! The conductor [Timothy Henty] maintains a lightness of touch while paying close attention to the details of the orchestration.”
“Henty unleashed the full power of the orchestra in Bruckner’s Fourth Symphony...[he] had a firm steer on the ebb and flow of the work, shaping crescendos with exquisite timing. The slow movement was invested with an eloquent grace, while the dark and troubled finale had a relentless sense of motion, as Henty ratcheted up the tension to a soaring climax. It was a tour de force.”
“Not to be missed, this Butterfly...In the pit, Timothy Henty drew warm blooded playing from both the strings and the winds of Het Gelders Orkest and Het Symfonieorkest.”
“Dorset Opera Festival’s production of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’amore was a triumph. From the first bars of the overture, conducted by Timothy Henty, this was an afternoon at the opera to be cherished.”
“Conductor Timothy Henty is young, and talented, and brilliant - he has a genuine enthusiasm for this opera that is infectious, and NO-ONE can resist a conductor who is visibly enjoying himself throughout the performance. ”
“They used to refer to Sir Malcolm Sargent as ‘Flash Harry’. Meet the new and flashier Harry. Henty conducts the orchestra with the fervour of Mourinho on the touchline appealing a penalty decision. It works, I doubt if even John Wilson could have got more from the slimmed down, augmented Sinfonia. Christmas songs, Ella songs, there wasn’t a dull moment…Claire Martin tops the vocal charts for me.”
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Orchestral musicians from Het Gelders Orkest and Het Sinfonieorkest play clearly and with colour under the direction of Timothy Henty.”
“The entire ensemble takes its cues from Terry Davies’ score, a sparkling mélange of lounge-friendly instrumentals including some of Danny Elfman’s original film music. Played live by members of the Royal Ballet Sinfonia under Timothy Henty’s baton, it sounds wonderful.”
“The conductor scheduled to take the concert...was indisposed [and] asked Tim Henty to take over the baton just 24 hours before the show was due to start.
...it was a question of whether or not Mr. Henty would know the music. Would he be able to interpret it properly? Would he have the charisma to carry it off at such short notice? All these queries were quickly answered when Tim took the orchestra for the opening number, Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance no 5” which was played with aplomb. Our new conductor was right into the music, so to speak, bristling, spring-heeled, swaying, in command. What a relief! ...the overall feeling was that he was one of the best conductors we have had during the series of concerts.”
“The Pirates of Penzance is a triumph of entertainment by virtue of its originality and its sensitivity, fully conveyed in the fast-paced but nuanced interpretation of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, conducted by Englishman Timothy Henty.”
“Orchestra North East welcomed back Guest Conductor Timothy Henty to conduct a meaty programme. Wagner’s Overture to Tannhäuser unfolded with measured care, its blossoming layers rolling in a succession of waves around the Cathedral. Passages of reflective calm were wonderfully conveyed by shimmering strings while burnished brass led the orchestra to a heady conclusion. The evening concluded with a full blooded account of Brahms’ Fourth Symphony. From the lilting opening movement to its rhythmic climax, Henty conveyed the sweep of the vast canvas in broadbrush strokes, while revealing tantalising inner detail. It was an account that would rank with the finest.”
“The orchestra, under Timothy Henty, plays sublimely.”
“Praise also for the orchestra who, led by Nancy Taylor and conducted by Timothy Henty, delivered a faultless performance.”
“Musically, the performance is by the Sinfonieorchester Basel, conducted by Timothy Henty. We do not just listen to background music, but Shostakovich at its finest - ripe for the concert hall. Loving, impressive, sophisticated and full-tempered music making here. The communication between the orchestra pit and the stage works perfectly - the dancers give of themselves with pleasure and are able to present their full ability unhindered. Long-lasting, thunderous applause.”
