- “Triumphantly conducted by Mark Wigglesworth with an astonishing mixture of passion and power; fluidity and intensity.” Le Soir
- “Astonishingly aware and exciting conducting and worth the ticket price alone.” The Independent
- “Conductors who truly grasp what Brahms is about are few and far between. Wigglesworth is one of them.” The Guardian
- “Wigglesworth is one of the great Wagner conductors of his generation.” The Stage
- “The results were heart-stopping, transfixing, almost beyond praise.” The San Francisco Chronicle
- “With an outstanding Mahlerian such as Mark Wigglesworth, the symphony was bound to be memorable.” The Times
- “It’s a very long time since I’ve heard Mozart’s score played with as much insight, sensitivity, and careful forethought.” The Times
- “His deep understanding of singing, command of breathing and subtle dynamic changes worked miracles.” Opera Magazine