Don GiovanniLyric Opera of ChicagoReview Top Ten Performances of 2019 → “James Gaffigan delivered a seminar in Mozart opera conducting”
Don GiovanniLyric Opera of ChicagoReview “impressive musical artistry” leading the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Don Giovanni
ReviewRichard Tucker Foundation 2019 Richard Tucker Gala → “Gaffigan’s conducting was mightily impressive”
Chicago Symphony OrchestraCynthia YehReview Chicago On The Aisle: “Gaffigan’s career is clearly ascendant”
Chicago Symphony OrchestraCynthia YehReview Chicago Classical Review: “Gaffigan led a taut and concentrated performance”
Chicago Symphony OrchestraCynthia YehReview Chicago Tribune: “Gaffigan offered an intense, full-throated reading”
Hollywood BowlLA PhilReview Gaffigan conducts ➡️ “LA Phil Fills the Bowl with Sophisticated Rhythms” -San Francisco Classical Voice
CarmenReviewSan Francisco Opera “Leading the orchestra with a sure and energetic hand, he coaxes the loveliest of sounds and maintains thrust throughout the performance.”-Bay Area Reporter