“This performance of  Peter and the Wolf has to be landmark! When has the conductor also been such an extraordinary narrator (and actor). Absolutely superb in every way!”

“In each movement, Penner pulled such emotion and spirit out of the musicians and the music that it was really a celebration of the arts. Bravo to Conductor Penner and the entire orchestra for a night of beautiful music.”

“There were young singles, young married couples, families with children of all ages,…[e]veryone seemed to be enjoying the experience.”

The Bakersfield Californian & The Shafter Press