PRESS AND REVIEWS
“A visionary Viennese sound culture”
— Die Presse Print, 2024
A feature examining the artistic identity and growing profile of the Nova Orchester Wien, highlighting Walker’s role in shaping a forward-looking orchestral culture within Vienna’s classical landscape.
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“An American in Vienna”
— Die Presse Print, 2025
A feature article examining Walker’s development and the rise of Nova Orchester Wien in Vienna’s current musical landscape.
REVIEWS
Klassik begeistert – BRUCKNER NOW!, Wiener Konzerthaus [Grosser-Saal] (2024)
Verdi – Debussy – Bruckner 4 (in collaboration with the international bruckner society)
“Walker hits exactly the nerve in the Adagio… music as tension and release.”
The review praises the emotional precision and structural clarity of Walker’s interpretation, highlighting the orchestra’s cohesion and the concert’s overall impact.
Klassik begeistert – Brahms Saal, Musikverein (2024)
Pieter Wispelwey – Dvořák 8
“Unrestrained joy in and love for music… an impressive concert that lingers.”
The critic emphasizes Walker’s energy and expressive commitment, noting the depth of communication between conductor, orchestra, and soloist.
Klassik begeistert – Brahms Saal, Musikverein (2022)
Prokofiev Symphony No. 3
“He has a strong voice in the romantic repertoire.”
The review recognizes Walker’s command of Prokofiev’s demanding Third Symphony, highlighting his control of orchestral color and dramatic pacing.
Klassik begeistert – Brahms Saal, Musikverein (2022)
Sibelius 2
“An exceptionally gifted musician, a promise for the future.”
The critic praises Walker’s musical authority and the orchestra’s freshness and vitality, pointing to the performance as evidence of significant artistic potential.
Klassik begeistert – Brahms Saal, Musikverein Vienna (2021)
Mahler 4 with Rebecca Nelsen
“A master of intense waves of sound with a pioneering spirit.”
The review cites Walker’s ability to shape long musical lines and create vivid sonic landscapes, noting his instinct for both lyricism and bold gesture.