Explore this press roundup of exceptional praise for Nic appearing with the Santa Barbara Symphony and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra this fall. From numerous interviews and multiple reviews, his fall concerts have certainly made a big splash!

Santa Barbara Symphony

Santa Barbara Independent: “Review | Santa Barbara Symphony, ‘Royal Fireworks’”

"Years of experience leading many of the world’s greatest orchestras through the music of the 18th century have given maestro Nicholas McGegan perfect pitch when it comes to speaking from the podium. His introductory remarks at this recent Sunday matinee performance with the Santa Barbara Symphony were models of balance — equal parts erudition, wit, and warmth." Read the full review at Santa Barbara Independent.

Santa Barbara Independent: “Maestro Nicholas McGegan Brings Baroque to Santa Barbara”

"This year is the 300th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, No. 4 of which is on the program. For Bach lovers, the opportunity to hear any of these immortal works can’t be missed, especially when maestro McGegan leads the band." Read the full interview on Santa Barbara Independent.

Seen and Heard International: “Dancing cheek to cheek with Nicholas McGegan and the Santa Barbara Symphony”

“…led by McGegan with a great sense of pomp and energy.” Read the full review on Seen and Heard International.

Santa Barbara News-Press: “Guest conductor Nic McGegan expresses enthusiasm for Santa Barbara Symphony’s upcoming performance of Brandenburg Concerto No. 4”

Read the full interview on the Santa Barbara News-Press.

KEYT: “Granada Theatre to light up with ‘Royal Fireworks’ performance”

Watch Nic in a TV interview for local Santa Barbara Fox affiliate station, KEYT.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

NJ.com: “A virtuoso violinist brings unique flair to N.J. Symphony Orchestra. Oh yes, and more Beethoven.”

"Bravo to NJSO, Hadelich and McGegan for finally bringing us Maestro Bologne’s music..." Read the full review on NJ.com.

WWFM - The Classical Network: “Works by Chevalier de Saint-Georges Add Diversity to NJSO Season”

“Among the works that expand the diversity of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra's programming this season are a pair of compositions by Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, an 18th-century violinist and swordsman of French and African descent. Conductor Nicholas McGegan will lead the orchestra…” Listen to the full radio interview on WWFM’s A Tempo.