"Zlatomir Fung, a young American cellist of Bulgarian and Chinese heritage, with first prizes in the Tchaikovsky and other major competitions, dispatched fearsome challenges with jaw-dropping brilliance."

"At his young age, Fung seems to be one of those rare musicians with a Midas touch: he quickly envelopes every score he plays in an almost palpable golden aura."

“A rich, warm tone, impeccable intonation and thoughtful phrasing suggested a good future for the 17-year-old soloist. His appreciation for dynamic shading proved especially rewarding.”

“The cellist showed a mastery of his instrument that was truly a thing to behold... He executed his pure talent, maneuvering the strings with exquisite control as he created his own musical mosaic.”

"Zlatomir Fung established himself as both a poet and virtuoso of the highest order... Mr. Fung displayed clean, warmly resonant tone, a gift for dynamic finesse, and a depth of feeling that seemed remarkable in one so young." 

“Fung delivered hands down. This was a spectacular performance.”