"A sensitive and thorough conductor!"

"Great conductor and innovative programmer. Creative and shows great initiative and drive,”."

"Great musician, great programming ideas!"

"Alejandro is incredibly professional and musical"

"Maestro Hernandez-Valdez does a stellar job as artistic director for the annual Victoria Bach Festival, not just in music selection, but in leadership of the instrumental and vocal ensembles. As a Baroque musician, I am particularly impressed at how he guides modern players in proper performance of Baroque music, but his talents apply across all genres of classical music."

"Alejandro leads a wonderful music program at All Souls, and we are lucky to have him"

"Alejandro is incredibly gifted, highly accomplished, and deeply dedicated to his work. His passion for music and professionalism make a lasting impression."

"Alejandro is an outstanding musician and conductor who has an vision for the musical arts."

"Alejandro is one of the most capable and vivid musicians I had the pleasure of mentoring at the University of Maryland. His musicianship runs deep and his humanity lies at the core of every phrase he makes. "

"Excellent programmer, skilled conductor, great personality "

"Alejandro is a brilliant musician and wonderful person."

"As the President of the Musica Viva New York Board of Directors, I feel so fortunate to work with Alejandro. His artistic vision is unparalleled, and he is a warm and considerate colleague."

"Fantastic musician, superb colleague, wonderful man. Great leader and a great artist. "