Douglas is an eminently gifted musician with the charisma of a rock star.  Watching him simultaneously conduct the orchestra and perform as soloist is a unique pleasure. Worcester Telegram & Gazette 

What was immediately apparent was the beauty of sound, clarity of execution and inimitable style of this group.The Seattle Times 

Their playing was spot-on, offering an engaging display of carefully shaded dynamics, beautiful tone, and genial enthusiasm. With elegantly shaped phrases and limpid, songful tone, Camerata Ireland gave a truly extraordinary performance.American Record Guide 

Camerata Ireland boasts that its musicians are the best Ireland has to offer, but if Wednesday's performance is any indication, that small country is more than ready to take on the world.  The 25-piece chamber orchestra handled each piece with precision and remarkable musicianship.  The orchestra’s strings showed mastery of a breathtaking dynamic range.South Bend Tribune 

A sublime performance.  The Beethoven was revelatory.  However exquisite the balance was between piano and orchestra, what made the evening memorable was its range. Daytona Beach News Journal

 The orchestra played to perfection. Worcester Telegram & Gazette 

The most striking aspect of Douglas' conducting was its sheer naturalness - it is as if he and his orchestra have achieved an effortless symbiosis.  Musicweb International  

Throughout the performance, the ensemble and Douglas played as one, and it was remarkable to hear the exactitude with which the orchestra mirrored the articulations and phrasing of the piano.  Douglas is able to imbue the ensemble with a sense of musical cohesion that is rarely heard. Camerata Ireland is like a breath of fresh air in the realm of art music.Tallahassee Democrat 

Douglas charmed the large and appreciative audience with his charismatic presence and sure musicianship.  His orchestra sounded polished and together.New York Concert Review 

No one could be in any doubt that Camerata Ireland thoroughly delighted its audience.The Seattle Times  

chamber orchestra made a striking impression, one of articulation, transparent textures and smooth attacks.  The musicians played with sharpness of detail and they shined. Seattle Post-Intelligencer

 Barry Douglas has an unassuming style that is able to foster the kind of musical intuition usually left to ensembles without a conductor.Times – Enterprise