Press

"The amazing valveless trumpeter Steven Marquardt headlined Telemann’s Trumpet Sonata in D Major; he summoned the troops to very successful maneuvers with irresistible martial tone that none could gainsay. He commanded the registers of his instrument with equal authority. With lips like his, who needs valves?"

Boston Musical Intelligencer, “You-Know-What Ended H+H First Half”
December 15, 2023

"The wind and brass players acquitted themselves marvelously, whether in Debra Nagy’s (oboe) and Steven Marquardt’s (trumpet) sublime duet through “To God, our strength”... "

Boston Musical Intelligencer, “H+H Shines in Handel's Oratorio of Deliverance“
October 7, 2023

"“[To] God, our strength, sing loud and clear” had strength without strain; so did the superb trumpet (Steven Marquardt) and oboe (Debra Nagy) duet and baritone Woodrow Bynum’s heroic accompanying solo."

The Boston Globe, “Handel and Haydn delivers a sublime' Israel in Egypt'“
October 7, 2023 

"In the framing arias [of BWV 51], Johannsen shared the solo spotlight with H&H principal trumpet Steven Marquardt. His navigation of the cantata’s treacherous solos was nothing short of superb, both in character and accuracy of pitch."

Boston Classical Review, “Cohen impresses with quiet, charismatic leadership in H&H holiday program”
December 16, 2022

"... natural trumpet player Steven Marquardt gleamed in ‘The trumpet shall sound’"

Seen and Heard International, “Apollo’s Fire makes Handel’s Messiah a Christmas miracle in Ohio”
December 9, 2022

"In “The trumpet shall sound,” Adams found a skillful duet partner in Baroque trumpeter Steven Marquardt, who played with nimble technique and a warm, covered tone."

Cleveland Classical, “Apollo's Fire captivates with jubilant Messiah (Dec. 8)”
December 14, 2021

"Bach's Jauchzet Gott cantata, BWV 51, receives a flawless performance from Forsythe and Marquardt, whose tonal blend nearly makes soprano and clarino interchangeable."

Cleveland Classical, “Apollo's Fire: Virtuosity: Fireworks from J.S. Bach”
May 20, 2021

"The fireworks in "Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen" are high, fast, and bright, and [Forsythe] brought them off with a heavenly grace brilliantly complemented by trumpeter Steven Marquardt." 

Cleveland Plain Dealer, “Apollo's Fire rewards in-person audience with resplendent Bach on live season finale”
April 22, 2021

"The numerous sections twining the oboe d’amores of Deborah Nagy and Kathryn Montoya were expressive highlights, as well as the trumpet passages, led by bright soloist Steve Marquardt."

Seen and Heard International, “From Apollo's Fire in Ohio, the gift of Bach”
December 18, 2019

"Bach’s solo cantata, “Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen,” ...received a magnificent performance. Trumpeter Steven Marquardt was equally distinguished in his challenging part."

The Grunion Gazette, “MUSICAL NOTES: Holiday Cheer With A Dab Of History”
December 13, 2018​

"...an amazingly comfortable and stentorian “The Trumpet shall sound” — with powerful playing from trumpeter Steven Marquardt."

Cleveland Classical, “Apollo's Fire: Handel's Messiah At First Baptist, Shaker Hts. (Dec. 1)”
December 10th, 2018 

"The instrumental players were equally alive and compelling. Particular notice goes to Steve Marquardt’s elegantly perfect solos in ‘The Trumpet Shall Sound’."

Seen and Heard International, “Apollo's Fire Offers A Bracing Messiah”
December 6th, 2018

"The instrumental solos throughout were brilliant, particularly Steve Marquardt’s natural trumpet and Debra Nagy’s baroque oboe, which echoed the blend and transcendence of the sopranos’ duet."

Seen and Heard International, “A Master Storyteller Adapts An Undervalued Handel Oratorio”
October 20th, 2017

"...during his dramatic aria “To God our strength, sing loud and clear,” embellished by the well-matched tones of Nagy and the flawless trumpeter Steve Marquardt."

Cleveland Classical, “Apollo’s Fire: Handel’s Israel in Egypt At First Baptist, Shaker Heights”
October 17th, 2017

"The aria ["To God, our strength, sing loud and clear"] is enhanced by trumpet and oboe obbligatos, which were handled deftly by trumpeter Steve Marquardt and oboist Debra Nagy."

Cleveland Plain Dealer, “Apollo's Fire Plays To Its Many Strengths In "Israel in Egypt"“
October 16th, 2017