CHORAL-ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTOR
“Melinda O’Neal, in her debut as artistic director and conductor… drew appealing intimacy and clarity from these forces…. O’Neal’s sensitive, assured approach yielded its own rewards, and, above all, served notice that the Handel Choir is in very good hands.” – Tim Smith, Baltimore Sun
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Repertory: Renaissance to present
Hector Berlioz
Conducting pedagogy
Historical performance practices
Text and music
EXPERIENCING BERLIOZ: A LISTENER’S COMPANION
“Beautifully written, clearly organized, creatively detailed, and full of information and insight concerning the works of Berlioz being discussed. This volume will be both a helpful guide for the passionate listener and a valuable resource for the performing musician. Highly recommended.”
— Joseph Flummerfelt, artistic director emeritus, Westminster Choir College
“O’Neal obviously revels in the stunning sonic brilliance of Berlioz’s writing, and her love is contagious.”
— John Nelson, international conductor