National Symphony Orchestra

“That there is wonderful music throughout the score [of Schumann's Cello Concerto] was triumphantly reaffirmed last night by Dohnanyi, the NSO and soloist Gerhardt, who played with sumptuous tone and keen musicianship. Indeed, [Alban Gerhardt] is an artist after Dohnanyi's heart – tapered and immaculate, yet always songful…”

WASHINGTON POST

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

“Gerhardt is one of the most impressive players among the younger generation of European cellists. He portrayed the don as a passionate idealist, dispatching the formidable cello solos with virtuoso poise and a beguiling sense of fantasy that made it sound easy.”

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Boston Symphony Orchestra

“The Schumann Concerto is a tricky piece to bring off, but Gerhardt played it with convincing proportions of simplicity and sophistication, letting the long melodic lines sing and bringing a variety of colors and articulations to the passagework.”

BOSTON GLOBE

Los Angeles Philharmonic

“Boreyko led a suave, sophisticated…reading [of Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C] that complemented the dazzlingly engaged, witty performance of cellist Alban Gerhardt…This young, Berlin-born virtuoso is a talent to watch and cherish.”

LOS ANGELES TIMES 

Philadelphia Orchestra

“The Dvorak Cello Concerto enjoyed a thoroughly absorbing treatment…much of the performance’s tension came from Gerhardt’s sense of emotional self-containment within a tight, formal frame…He’s a major personality…”

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

 Berlin Philharmonic

“And then [Christian Thielemann] put the [Berlin Philharmonic] in the service of Alban Gerhardt who played Schumann’s Cello Concerto with extraordinary finesse and verve, with beautiful deep breathing contemplation in the slow movement, and crunchy virtuosity in the Finale. Gigantic applause (plus encore)…”

BERLINER MORGENPOST