«Juanjo Mena conducted the BBC Philharmonic in one of those rare concerts in which clever programming and superb playing combine to produce a truly exhausting and memorable experience.»
«…before the tumultuous last minutes of the symphony, Mena created a powerful sense of stillness, much aided by the excellent pianissimo control of the orchestra.»
«Mena finally indulged the triumphant last pages to their maximum heroism, marking the end of a superb performance.»
(Rohan Shotton, Bachtrack)
«It was immensely moving.»
(Jonathan Payne, Manchester Confidential)