"... and the trumpet soloist should have a billing in the program himself, as he was so brilliant." Hugh Fraser, Classical Music editor for the Hamilton Spectator. Written after a performance of the Messiah with the Boris Brott music festival, December 19, 2001.

"... and we were very impressed with your tone and the tremendous addition that the trumpet made to the solemnity of the feast that was being celebrated." Connie Price, Music Director, Archdiocese of Toronto, ICSC 2002

In addition to Donovan's live performances he can be seen playing the trumpet in the following movies:

Get Over It with Kirsten Dunst, Colin Hanks and Sisqo.

On the Line starring Lance Bass and Joey Fatone from *NSYNC, and the legendary Al Green.

Chicago with Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere and Queen Latifah.