concet review

 

“Stephenson inspired audiences in Brahms’ Second Concerto with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, praised for his poetic sensitivity and commanding virtuosity.”

 

Stephenson inspires with a compelling blend of power, poetry, and expressive depth

 

"Besides power and effortless virtuosity, Stephenson also projected elegance, balancing the big, overblown moments with moments of sheer poetry. The slow movement was magical, and its scherzo passages were lighter than air. The finale was as thrilling as any I’ve ever heard, ending with a dazzling blur of double octaves."