ROBERT TROCINA

• The musical debut for the New Year could not have been more successful. Starkenburg Philharmonic, together with the American guest conductor Robert Trocina after "Bella Italia", that in the hearts of the visitors the sun rose for the southern joie de vivre. Only after several encores were the artists allowed to leave the stage. — Trocina, who, as the name implies, has Italian roots, caused a sensation. For with his sweeping, directing movements, he formally lived with the music. Odenwälder Zeitung-Germany Press
• So it was over the weekend for a double bill of one-act comedies. Mozart’s “The Impresario” — with three characters and almost no plot. Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” — a character-heavy and densely scored opera, with a cast that rose to the challenge — and the orchestra under direction of Robert Trocina, who set a stable foundation for its humorous dysfunctional story. The response of the audience at each show confirms that the Cap City players have ability to feed off the challenge of the impossible.ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
• The success of the Gwinnett Symphony can be attributed to the vision of its musical director, Robert Trocina, who draws consistently exciting work from the passion lying in the talented musicians who dedicate countless hours working for the betterment of the organization. The driving force that has kept this ensemble growing has been the fresh programming that Mr. Trocina and the leadership brings as well as the collaboration with many of the area’s best know artists..ARTS ATLANTA
• One of the most well-loved ballets in the classical repertoire, Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty, was presented this weekend by Northeast Atlanta Ballet at the Performing Arts Center at Gwinnett Center, complete with exquisite costumes, a cast of 150 dancers, and a beautifully expressive orchestra led by maestro Trocina, brought the audience to their feet....GWINNETT DAILY POST