Daniele Squeo leads the orchestra through the score with conductor-like flair and with meticulous attention to the score! His conducting is imbued with respect and sensitivity for the bel canto style, in such a way that the orchestral performance, full of enthralling tempi and the accompanying feast of flexibility, is impressive! Bravo!

2019, Wotans Opernkritik by Markus Guggenberger about Anna Bolena, Badischen Staatstheater Karlsruhe

Under Daniele Squeo, the Basel Symphony Orchestra develops a transparent, elegant, feather light Rossini sound that has an immense tugging effect. One gear engages another - the rhythmic precision is captivating. Squeo also chooses the timbres deliberately. The strings, playing close to the bridge, create a breathy sound as they begin the orchestral crescendo before the machine gradually gains momentum. The long-mounting progression and sudden acceleration never sounds mechanical - the conductor keeps the orchestra and soloists on a long leash. Next Project

Kritik La Cenerentola