15
Apr

The Strad Review

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But the Korngold stands or falls by the performance of the soloist. Here it stood proudly. I thought it wiser not to remind myself of Heifetz or Perlman’s recording of the work before attending this concert, but there need have been no fears as to the youthful Stephen Bryant’s abilities. He proved a splendid soloist with a beautifully integrated tone, impeccable intonation, and sovereign technique. Perhaps his manner was a little cool, but that is all to the good in a work where self-indulgence could turn those luscious melodies sickly. Andrew Mikolajski…