"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."

"What stood out for me was Fung’s careful attention to dynamics, emerging at the start and at later junctures too from the body of orchestral sound with a beautifully sustained high line, yet also exploiting the full range of his instrument with dazzling leaps of virtuosity and full-fat chords played on all four strings....there was a robust earthiness to Fung’s playing, which never lost its burnished sheen, but also an impish delight in the mercurial shifts of mood, always respectful of the classical form yet making it glow from within."

"We got a taste of another inspired young livewire last Sunday when fast-rising and award-winning 24-year-old cellist Zlatomir Fung gave an impeccably played recital with pianist Benjamin Hochman. Aside from stellar performances by both, the afternoon won ample points for left-of-standard programming."

"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.”