"...Ovidiu Balan is an extremely gifted conductor. His high sensitivity is underlined by remarkable taste, self-confidence and an outstanding energy.... ."
Radio Comments, Bucharest

"Firm and vigorous, suggestive and tensionally dashing, Maestro Balan overwhelmed the audience with his interpretations...After all, Ovidiu Balan represents the End of the Year concert for the gorizian public!" Il Piccolo, Gorizia

"Ovidiu Balan is one of the most genuine conductors...he conducted his orchestra, The Bacau Philharmonic, with great personality and precision. "
Il Gazetino, Gorizia