“One can only assume that players from both orchestras love working with Slobodeniouk, just because they play so well for him. They obviously trust him, and when it comes to playing Sibelius, it doesn’t hurt that Slobodeniouk studied with Leif Segerstam and Jorma Panula at the Sibelius Academy. He is known for his “energetic” leadership, a reputation that comes as no surprise to anyone who has seen him work. He is a pleasure to watch.”

David Noel Edwards, The Berkshire Edge