The forward drive of the entire performance was due in large part to…some fine playing by the pickup orchestra, under the confident direction of maestro Steven Mosteller.

– Daniel Ginsberg, Washington Post

…when the company has the right cast and conductor in place, it can also be…excellent…The conductor Steven Mosteller drew a lithe, articulate and sure-paced account of Mozart’s score from the City Opera orchestra.

– Anthony Tommasini, New York Times

Conductor Steven Mosteller led a colorful performance. The orchestra was especially eloquent in the louder, dramatic moments, and in a heart-rending “vigil theme.”

– Fred Kirshnit, New York Sun

…the orchestra was in good form, Mr. Mosteller’s pacing was graceful, and some of the more interesting details of Puccini’s scoring — particularly his woodwind and percussion writing — came into view as if for the first time.

– Allan Kozinn, New York Times