Reviews

“Masterful puppetry and acting turned classical music into a visual delight. ‘Emily Saves The Orchestra’ presents music as a colorful adventure”
- Edmonton Sunday Sun

“...a brilliantly constructed show. A perfect blend of entertainment and esthetic education. It delights parents as much as the young people they bring.”
– C. Stephen Smith, General Manager, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

“Saturday's program was perhaps the most touching and revealing testimony to the power of music – the power of the spirit – that I have witnessed. It was beautiful on the deepest level. I can't tell you how grateful I am that we had the opportunity to be a part of it.”
– Donald Thulean, Board Member, Seattle Symphony

“...the perfect pastime for a Sunday afternoon.”
– Arthur Kaptainis, Montreal Gazette

“Superb...kept the audience enthralled...both magical and educational. A successful combination of drama, good repertoire, subtle education and entertainment. It's always a pleasure to re-engage a company that consistently brings productions of the highest quality to our symphony.”
– Roberta Smith, Director of Education, Toronto Symphony Orchestra

“...entertaining, informative, beautiful and first rate in all respects. Fully professional, of high artistic quality, and extremely appealing to our audience and orchestra alike. We will definitely engage them again. ”
– Ginny Garrett, Director of Education, Houston Symphony

“A wonderful, thoroughly enjoyable performance. We received a lot of feedback from the musicians of the NACO...who praised the production for its effectiveness both musically and theatrically...”
– Claire Speed, Education Director, National Arts Centre Orchestra

“Seeing two thousand kids sitting motionless in their seats, wide eyes glued to the stage and then bursting into applause convinced us that Platypus Theatre has the perfect recipe to reach children with the magic of music. The production combined education and entertainment in a subtle way. The music, being at the centre of the story at all times, encouraged the children to listen carefully to each musical selection.”
– Paul Fortin, Music Administrator, Montreal Symphony Orchestra