"…In the first half, a young German musician, Alban Gerhardt, made his local debut in the Cello Concerto. Although his hair is unruly, he is the model of musical decorum and charisma. And his playing is flawless, communicative and relaxed. Unlike some of his peers, he sweats not; neither does he strain. He conveyed the work's many beauties without grandstanding or undue effort. Together, Gerhardt and Kreizberg returned this much-battered showpiece to its rightful place as an example of Dvorak's lyric ingenuity at its peak. A noble performance… Especially noteworthy contributions came from concertmaster Alexander Treger and the exceptional cello section, which seemed particularly inspired by the guest soloist…”