Little Women
The score was capably performed by the pit orchestra under the direction of John Baril
no doubt he deserves his share of the credit for superior quality of the singing heard throughout this production.
— Denver Post July, 2001
Little Women
Conductor John Baril holds everything in the production together with a master’s hand.
— Boulder Daily Camera July, 2001
Little Women
In the pit, John Baril conducts Adamo’s busy score with a sure hand and keen sense of balance.
— Rocky Mountain News July, 2001
Lucia di Lammermoor
Conductor John Baril, Central City Opera’s Music Director, seamlessly integrated the cast and orchestra. The singing and acting consistently revealed the work’s depths.
— Opera Now October, 2009
Lucia di Lammermoor
John Baril presided very capably, admirably allowing many numbers their full repeats and endings.
— Opera News October, 2009
Il barbiere di Siviglia
Conductor John Baril kept the musical side of things percolating along. Maestro Baril accommodated and partnered with his singers with skill, and he made some bold choices of tempo for a few of the most well-known moments. The orchestra acquitted themselves cleanly…it was a wholly creditable afternoon of bubbly music-making.
— James Sohre Opera Today July, 2013
Il barbiere di Siviglia
John Baril conducts the Central City Opera orchestra with a baton that keeps the musicians in the pit and the singers onstage in perfect sync.
— David Marlowe Marlowe’s Musings July, 2013
Il barbiere di Siviglia
The orchestra played tightly under the baton of conductor John Baril.
— Chloe Veltman ArtsJournalBlog July, 2013
Il barbiere di Siviglia
Music Director John Baril is an artist of intelligence and sensitivity. His talent for balancing authenticity with practicality is impeccable. From the podium, Baril kept everything moving at a brisk pace, such that the long first act seemed to fly by.
— Kelly Dean Hansen Boulder Daily Camera July, 2013
Il barbiere di Siviglia
At Saturday night’s performance, conductor John Baril mastered well the difficult art of joining instruments and vocals. There was balance and an endearing partnership between the stage and the pit.
— Ray Mark Rinaldi Denver Post June, 2013