"Masur drew an unusually supple shape and beautifully unified ensemble from the strings... Masur called forth robust colors form the orchestra’s brass choirs, and his telling orchestral fortes were meticulously balanced." - San Diego Story

"On the podium, [Masur] cuts a figure both streamlined and angular, and his taut podium gestures convey a wiry intensity. That quality worked to fine effect in the hurtling music... Masur’s leadership from the podium was for the most part effective and efficient." - The Boston Globe