“.. under Stephen Ellery's baton the orchestra sounded joyful and you could hear how engaged the musicians were in building up the climaxes.....he shaped unusual images and consecutive phrases resulting in streams of intense emotion, dramatic turns and moving lyricism”

“.. Stephen Ellery demonstrated total understanding of the work (Shostakovich Symphony No.1) conducting with success this complex and inspired symphony”

“ ...He is a talented musician with natural conducting abilities, temperament, and a lively character.....He has mastered a large repertoire and has developed excellent conducting skills. ”

“...The Fantasy on a theme of Tomas Tallis....was interpreted with conviction by Stephen Ellery who revealed an ample knowledge of the score...”

“...Stephen Ellery as usual performed with humour. Conducting Shostakovich's Symphony No.1 he told the horns to play as if they were firing from Kalashnikov rifles, then told the whole orchestra to play as sad as if their children had been sent to Yakutsk.Then he told the clarinettist to play as if he was a worker whistling on his way to work...”

“...Maestro Ellery showed phrasing, expression and precision”

“...Every performance was meticulously prepared, and performed with great passion and panache.”

“One of those rare people who can make everyone feel good and find just the right amount of humour to humanise each situation....he was the front runner in the opera and contemporary (music) field. ”

“.....In terms of inspiration, originality and sheer determination he seems to have something special to offer... ”

“I was particularly held by the episodes of feverish restlessness in the Schoenberg piece and how it resolved itself into gentle tranquillity.”

“It really was a stunning performance ”

“The concert last night was wonderful! Congratulations!”