"Congratulations for the work that in a short time already demonstrates a very high artistic production level. This is the confirmation of a secure and efficient orientation.
Special recognition to the beautiful and vigorous sonority. Congratulations once more and go ahead with this work that, more than for you, is a work that enlarges our culture and encourages our hopes in the future of our Brazil."

Maestro Henrique Morelenbaum
About the Volta Redonda String Orchestra

"Congratulations, really, for the great work in favor of Brazilian youth. Your Band can perform in every place of the 1^st World. It is a work that dignifies our youths and their master!"

Maestro Nelson Nilo Hack
About the Concert Band of FEVRE Foundation

"Bravo Nicolau! Great Work! I am sure you are in the right way and, certainly, good musicians and good citizens will come from this work. Bravo!"

Mestro David Machado
About the Volta Redonda String Orchestra

......an educational initiative with no precedents in all national territory......

......it was with deep emotion I saw, in inner state, children clenching violins, violas and cellos, with such a gallantry to arouse envy to countries of the first world......

Ricardo Tacuchian
Doctor in Music by University of South California
About the musical groups of the Project

"I am sure in a short time Volta Redonda will be the garden of artists which will supply our best Orchestras all over Brazil."
"If I could and had the capacity I would give you all the Golden Medal of the Cultural Olympic. Go ahead, do not be discouraged."

Jaques Nirenberg
Teacher of Chamber Music in Music School of UFRJ
Member of the National Academy of Music
Psychiatrist Doctor responsible for introducing Music in the treatment of mentally disturbed people
About the musical groups of the Project

......I was very impressed with the magnificent results achieved by these young musicians, in not always the best conditions, but no doubt, through continuing effort and total dedication......

Philippe Widmer
Cultural Attaché in Swiss Consulate in Rio de Janeiro
About the musical groups of the Project

"The spectacle that was afforded by the harmonic Ensemble directed with love and competence by teacher Nicolau Martins de Oliveira deserves a very special note, since the long and eloquent applause of the numerous and select audience present at the Conference Opening Ceremony is not enough to express the magnificent impression caused to everyone by the noted performance of children and youth of the Band. This applause, Mr. Mayor, did justice to the unimpeachable performance of these young artists and to the stable leadership of their conductor, Maestro Nicolau Martins de Oliveira, playing a diversified program - not ever of easy interpretation - of recognized Brazilian and foreign composers of classical and popular music."

Adriano V. C. Menezes
Ex-Governor of District 4720 - Rotary International
Representative of Rotary International President in District 4600 Conference Rotary Year 1991-1992
About the Concert Band of FEVRE

......toasted us with an artistic performance of excellent level......

Cel José Carlos Codevila Pinheiro
Commandant of Military School in Rio de Janeiro
About the Concert Band of FEVRE

......approved, by unanimity, a "Praise Vote" for the magnificent and impeccable performance of the VOLTA REDONDA STRING ORCHESTRA, on the occasion of the concert opening the Fatherland Week......

Ildefonso Novaes
Secretary of Lions Club of Volta Redonda - 17 of July
About the Volta Redonda String Orchestra