“Tim Long conducted the Utah Symphony in a colorful performance of Mozart’s rich score.”

“And the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra, eloquently conducted by Timothy Long, handles the opera’s challenges with confidence and expressive shading.”

“Pacing is everything in this meticulously interwoven production, and conductor Timothy Long could hardly handle it more adroitly, with lively, spot-on tempos that kept the action — and the comedy — whizzing along.”

“The opening began with a long, but luscious overture under the baton of Timothy Long and the musicians of the Colorado Symphony.…it was beautifully played.”

“A youthful and handsome cast is amazingly well balanced, and the singers work together with conductor Timothy Long to keep Rossini bubbling along merrily.”

“Conductor Timothy Long keeps the pace brisk, feeding the comedic rhythm.”

“Turning in a superb performance in the pit, up-and-coming conductor Timothy Long captures the score’s propulsive thrust with his keen pacing and draws the best from the young singers and musicians arrayed before him.”

“It was a first-rate production, featuring terrific singing…and brilliant playing from Timothy Long’s pit orchestra.”

“New to CU Opera is Timothy Long, guest music director for this production. He has a full command of the score, stressing that despite its melodic richness there is nothing saccharine about it, for throughout the work Heggie keeps a firmly defined distance from sentimentality.”

“Conductor Timothy Long drew superb performances from the musicians, members of the University of Maryland Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Studies Program, as well as the fifteen opera soloists and twelve-member chorus. That the voices were always audible above the orchestra is a tribute to both the composer and the conductor.”

“Timothy Long expertly conducted the difficult score, and seemed quite at home directing the club-influenced method of throwing the tune back and forth between the band and the orchestra. Both ensembles played sensitively, and seemed at ease with the harmonic and rhythmic language of the score. When the full company was in action—reliving the fights or relating to each other—the entire production gleamed with energy.”

“Under the direction of conductor Timothy Long, the singers and instrumentalists of the University of Maryland give a compelling performance of Proto’s imaginative score.”

“The well-drilled chorus adds a lot to the performance. Same for the excellent orchestra in the pit and jazz band located upstage, all conducted in sure, expressive fashion by Timothy Long.”

“All the while, the pit orchestra of Saint Louis Symphony pros, conducted by Timothy Long, evokes breadth, depth, and color from Puccini’s rich score. It’s the perfect marriage of music and singing.”

“Conductor Timothy Long scored a solid success in the pit, leading his singers and the Saint Louis Symphony with feeling, accuracy and singable tempos.”

“Timothy Long conducts the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra in a loving and gentle tribute to Puccini’s languid score.”

“…strong leadership from Timothy Long.”

“Conductor Tim Long conducted with real feeling and a singer’s sense of tempos.”

“Madame Butterfly, given in a revival of Colin Graham’s Kabuki-inspired staging was tautly conducted by Timothy Long.”

“The production’s musical assets were capped by a vibrant orchestra and the alert, sensitive conducting of Timothy Long.”

“Conductor Timothy Long had his hands full; the small orchestra is constantly divided into numerous subgroups and because of space limitations the larger instruments had to be placed up on the floor behind him. His balancing and pacing of this complex score were admirable.”

“The orchestra made a sturdy, colourful effort led with admirable sensitivity by Timothy Long.”

“The rest of the large cast came through sturdily and colorfully, as did the orchestra, led with admirable sensitivity by Timothy Long.”

“…sharp conducting by Timothy Long.”

“Conductor Timothy Long deserves much credit for leading both instrumentalists and singers in a flawless performance.”

“Long, who clearly has a keen affinity for Sondheim’s music, led a first-rate accompanying combo which provided invaluable support.”

“…the high energy… sheer commitment and…the superlative coaching and preparation of music director Timothy Long.”

“Pianist Tim Long blended turbulence with repose…

His third movement was dazzlingly forceful as it built toward an overwhelming finale.

…a dramatic, fiery performance.

…a pianist who combined powerful playing with a gentle touch.”