“The program culminated, though,…in Dimitry Shostakovich’s concerto for cello and orchestra in e-flat major, opus 107, whose four movements were turned into a remarkable event by the soloist. His technical brilliance, his nuanced expressiveness in even the highest tones, his masterly finessing of the cello from deep double bass tones to the highest flageolet tones of the violin – all that brought the audience to their feet in wild approval. In the third movement, which consists merely of the solo cadenza, 22-year-old Daniel Hoffmann brought his entire youthful artistry to bear, carrying the work through to the celebratory finale with the orchestra…For his encore, this exceptional musician chose the “Courante” from the Solo Suite No. 1 by Johann Sebastian Bach.” (Neue Presse Coburg, April 5th, 2010)