The Register The orchestra presented a polished, vibrant concert. Mozart's Symphony received a performance that bigger orchestras could aspire to. Testimonials Scott Duncan Stars The Daily Pilot Ami Porat knows how to lead an orchestra. At the same time, Porat's choice of repertoire reflects the musical taste of an artist and a connoisseur. Testimonials C. Palmer Stars LA Times
Glowing, stylistically elegant, splendidly accurate playing, from first note to last. Porat's subtle, very particular direction eschewed ostentation... Testimonials Bruce Burrows Stars
The Register The chamber ensemble's performance Sunday (October 21, 2007) established a new standard. [Ami Porat] conductor of the Mozart Classical Orchestra coaxed a bravura performance from the ensemble Sunday at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Testimonials Peter LeFevre Stars The Register Mozart Classical Orchestra style: elegant, sophisticated, intelligent, sensitive, tasteful, musical panache. Maestro Porat is something of a rarity. [This] is music making of the highest order. Testimonials Gary Busby Stars

From Bruce Whisnant, MCO Board of Directors President

 Mozart Classical Orchestra Board President

Nowhere in Orange County will you find better or more committed musicians dedicated to the quality of your musical experience than in the midst of the Mozart Classical Orchestra. And it takes a deeply sensitive, expert conductor to make every concert glow with magic. Ami Porat is that artist. In Maestro Porat’s hands the music-making is poetic, strong and real. Always. Experience unique programs you will hear nowhere else! Choose to share our great music by subscribing and become a valuable member of our musical family at Artists Theatre in beautiful and world-famous Laguna Beach.