From An Evening of Tonal Splendor By New York Choral Society by Raymond Ericson of the New York Times

“The New York Choral Society has become a fine ensemble, and it seemed to sing with special relish, as well as tonal fullness and accuracy on this occasion. Also on hand was a first-rate instrumental group, which performed splendidly and almost faultlessly. Mr. Flummerfelt’s welding of these forces was smooth and authoritative. The Kodaly and Poulenc pieces could hardly have gone better, given all the color inherent in the music.”

From A Chorus Out on Its Own from Allan Kozinn of The New York Times

“Mr. Flummerfelt was on the podium at Carnegie Hall on Tuesday evening to conduct his remarkably well-polished chorus in a Christmas concert. Yet he did not keep the spotlight to himself. Among his soloists was Jennifer Laramore…Mr. Flummerfelt drew a velvety, perfectly blended sound from his 40-voiced choir. The Orchestra of St. Luke’s provided vigorous support.”

From ‘German Requiem’ emotional, intense by J.L.L. Johnson of The Post and Courier

“All of the orchestra and choral forces under Flummerfelt’s command asserted the essential humanity of Brahms’ Requiem, and the audience responded with enthusiasm.”

From Flummerfelt’s Requiem an event to remember by Carol Furtwangler of The Post and Courier

“Joseph Flummerfelt, recognized as one of the world’s greatest choral conductors, combined the members of his own Westminster Choir with the Charleston Symphony Chorus and the Spoleto Festival Orchestra to present Giuseppe Verdi’s “Messa de Requiem”…No description of the music, the singers, the orchestra or the conductor can relate the power of this performance. Flummerfelt and his forces have scored another victory…”

From Chorus sings to celebrate itself at 50 by Daniel Webster of the Philadelphia Inquirer

“[Flummerfelt] kept the work within the acoustical bounds of the space while shaping a performance that had fine gradations of sounds and urgent emotional weight…The performance was finely shaped, coherent and so handsomely managed that the audience seemed reluctant to break in with applause…”

From Conductor Flummerfelt provides a highlight at Spoleto by Jane Shaw from The Island Packet

“Conductor Joseph Flummerfelt has an avid following, and those who heard his performance at this year’s Spoleto Festival understand why…The show itself was rich in musical details and shot through with subtlety. And coupled with the Westminster’s impeccable delivery, superb musicianship and evolved performance skills, the concert was nothing less than a thoroughly satisfying performance.”

From College gets tuneful birthday serenade by Peter Wynne for the Star-Ledger

“Voices of Light… is just what…a birthday gift should be…The performance was stunningly handsome. The choir sang with the kind of metrical precision and accuracy of pitch one expected from an instrumental ensemble. And the orchestra [the New York Philharmonic] played under Flummerfelt’s guidance with a singing quality that supported the choir most graciously…”

From Westminster Choir soars in ‘Requiem’ by Donald P. Delany of The Trenton Times

“This was a performance that those of us in the packed auditorium will long remember and cherish…Flummerfelt is an acknowledged authority on the Brahms Requiem…His expertise was evident throughout Sunday’s rendition – in the caring, sympathetic way he led his youthful singers, as well as in the knowing manner in which he shaped the performance, rarely referring to the score.”

From Flummerfelt Works Magic in Choral Concert by Jenni Johnson of The Post and Courier

“The Westminster Choir sang the “Requiem” with power and glory as well as with pleading sweetness. The diction probably couldn’t have been any clearer. The Spoleto Festival Orchestra excelled in both works. The “Symphony of Psalms” found each of these groups equally up to the task.”

From In ‘Requiem’ HSO Blends Solemnity, Sonic Splendor by Gerald Moshell of The Hartford Courant

“conductor Joseph Flummerfelt leading [Verdi’s Requiem] Tuesday night with the Hartford Symphony, the Hartford Choral…and a quartet of soloists, succeeded in blending the spiritual seriousness and sonic splendor that make this one of the world’s most beloved masterpieces.”

From Westminster and CSO choruses thrilling by Lindsay Koob of The Post and Courier

“The massed singers and orchestra realized [Verdi’s Te Deum and Stabat Mater] with great energy, precision and stunning sonic impact. When Maestro Flummerfelt prepares and conducts a group of singers, rare choral magic happened; and this inspiring night’s performance was no exception…”

From Spoleto music ranged from flat to fabulous by Robert Jones of The Post and Courier

“Mr. Flummerfelt’s reading [of the Haydn] was crisp, elegant, and showed off his choir’s ability to peal out burnished tone as well as ethereal pianissimos. The Verdi pieces came dramatically alive under Mr. Flummerfelt’s baton…”

From A Spoleto Farwell by Jack Sullivan of Choir and Organ

“Refined exuberance also characterized Haydn’s Theresa Mass, the opening work in the choral-orchestral concert at the Galliard Auditorium…The masses sound of the choir against the bold brass and celestial strings of the youthful Spoleto Festival Orchestra was thrilling and supplied a transcendent ending to Flummerfelt’s contribution to Spoleto 2003…”