“The best of the evening came in the second part, with the Orchestra and Traub giving one of their best ever performances. Right from the start, they all seemed to be in a state of grace regarding the understanding of the spirit at the heart of Shostakovich’s 10th Symphony. It was also clear that there was a profound bond between baton and musicians. This gave rise to an impeccable performance as far as calibration, tone and sound were concerned, even though the score spotlights the connections between sections and individual ability.”

“With a style that brings to mind the great conductors between the Thirties and the Seventies, this maestro from Tel Aviv has developed his version based on a precise construction of dynamics, and is able to successfully sublimate the transition…Traub knew how to bring out the suggestive and majestic character of this music by revealing to the audience the thematic alignment and the contrapuntal treatment demanded by the composer for this most transcendental moment of the symphony, in which a conductor’s abilities, and an orchestra’s quality, are put to the test.”

“…Traub knows how to bring out the suggestive and majestic character of the music revealing to the audience the thematic alignment and the contrapuntal treatment demanded by the composer. This was a luxurious experience for the audience, clearly moved by their attention and silence, aware that they were witnessing an artistic event of the utmost relevance.” 

“Shortly after arriving, he achieved a surprising effect: Each concert was becoming a special event which was what people came to expect. Furthermore, he had managed something not easily achieved: with a seductive charisma, building a bridge between the musicians, the interpretations and the whole audience.” 

“…On his debut, Yaron Traub presented a concert of exceptional artistic beauty, leading the orchestra to give one of its best performances in the last few years”.