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“There is nothing more orgasmic for this musical theatre lover than hearing the rat-tat-tat-tat
of an exceptional trumpeter and drummer, and the sweet shimmering sounds of a great flutist and oboist playing one of my favorite
overtures with so much heart and beauty. And that is what happened to me when I attended a performance
of The Washington Savoyards production of the 1966 Tony Award Winning musical Man Of La Mancha, conducted by Shawn Burke-Storer,
at the Atlas Performing Arts Center...The orchestra was remarkable."
-- Joel Markowitz, DC Theatre Scene
“This
company continues to produce some superb musicals this season...totally delightful...The set pieces of
colorfully huge flowers kept the stage bright along with the fine sensitive conducting by Shawn Burke-Storer. This show is a frothy treat for the whole family..."
-- Bob Anthony, All Arts Review
“A conductor of high significance.
He is exactly the sort of young conductor that the profession needs to inspire orchestras and audience.
I have seen and heard his successes, and I can therefore predict with some certainty that his future contributions
to music and community will be substantial, memorable and inspiring.”
-- Murry Sidlin, conductor
"Conductor Shawn Burke-Storer paced things
nicely.” “It’s worth a trip to the Atlas…”
-- Joan Reinthaler, The Washington Post
“A hip,
young, upcoming talent.”
-- Towson Times
“A promising conductor of considerable talent.”
-- Gustav Meier, conductor
“Shawn Burke-Storer respectfully conducted the fine score and,
when the orchestra soared, the "impossible dream" was realized….It was an award winning performance with
powerful intonations and intentions. And one left the theater with hope and inspiration for a brighter
future for mankind. This is a highly recommended production on a par with Broadway productions."
-- Bob Anthony, All Arts Review
“An excellent conductor. I
have heard many performances of the piece [Larsen: Ring of Fire] with many degrees of success. Mr.
Storer’s performance was stellar. The orchestra was crisp and clean, executing the rhythms with precision,
and the textures were brilliantly balanced.”
-- Libby Larsen, composer
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