Il trovatore
If all operatic performances of merit begin with the conductor&mdsah;even “Trovatore,” the ultimate singers’ opera—then John Baril was the right choice to lead this excellent production. …Baril provided the eloquence and shrewd pacing from which the entire production took its vivid, dark persona.
— Reno Evening Gazette October, 1998
La bohème
John Baril conducted sensitively.
— Marc Shulgold Opera Now December, 2012
La bohème
Conductor John Baril led a firm, convincing performance…
— Peter Alexander Boulder Weekly July, 2012
La bohème
Everyone was beautifully supported by the John Baril-led pit orchestra….the principal voices and orchestral sounds from this timeless tale of love and loss were glorious.
— David Sckolnik ColoradoSprings.com July, 2012
La bohème
Conductor John Baril does a fine job with the orchestra, creating a seamless blend of sound at a moderately brisk pace…
— rgz Opera Lively July, 2012
La bohème
(Under Baril) the Central City Opera Orchestra has never sounded more full or luscious.
— David Marlowe Marlowe’s Musings July, 2012
La bohème
Maestro John Baril leads the Festival Orchestra in a primo rendition.
— Bob Bows ColoradoDrama.com July, 2012
La bohème
Music Director John Baril had a keen sense of flow throughout, really shaping each act into a complete musical entity. The orchestra provided a sonic reflection of the atmosphere on stage, as in those coldly plucked strings and “shivering” tremolos at the beginning of Act III.
— Kelly Dean Hansen The Boulder Daily Camera July, 2012
La traviata
In the pit, John Baril led an outstanding orchestra, maintaining a steady beat….
— Marc Shulgold Opera November, 2015
La traviata
[Music Director and] conductor John Baril provided fine support in the pit.
— Kyle MacMillan Opera News October, 2015