“Julien Benichou is one of the most interesting and accomplished conductors of his generation. He is an uplifting presence on the podium, and his interpretations are flexible, elegant, and spontaneous. He is also very clear and his musicianship and approach have led to memorable collaborations that I have tremendously enjoyed, as concertmaster and soloist alike.”

“Julien Benichou is a vibrant, engaging personality on the podium, a lover of expressive musicians and fully committed to the integrity of the music”

“Maestro Benichou is a powerful conductor who constantly raises the musical bar by pushing himself first. This is then reciprocated by his musicians resulting in a exhilarating artistic experience shared by all in the concert hall.”

“With heart and mind ablaze, Julien’s work with the New Music Ensemble has been a delight.”

“It was a real pleasure working with Maestro Benichou. I really appreciated his outstanding musicality, and also his desire to serve the music and assist the artists in any way possible. Maestro Benichou is also what is called a “singers conductor.” A conductor that is keenly aware of the needs of the singer and knows how to create an ideal atmosphere to make music. I really enjoyed working with Maestro Benichou and felt our work together was a real collaborative effort. While working together, I always had the impression that his desires were only to serve the music. It was quite refreshing and I’m looking forward to any future opportunities to work with him again.”

“Julien Benichou is without doubt, one of the most exciting young conductors on the scene today. He deftly combines his elegant graceful gestures, a wonderful sense of both youthful verve and old world wisdom, with profound sincere musicianship.”