"The figure of Brian Lewis towers among the ranks of the champion...He proved his mettle beyond any doubt..""There are a lot of fine violinists on the concert stage today, but few can match Lewis for an honest virtuosity that supremely serves the music... This is artistry that isn't to be missed.""Lewis not only skillfully mastered virtually all of these tricks [Paganini Concerto No. 1], he also played with real feeling and with an almost boyish innocence that made the audience love him.""The evening concluded grandly with Brian Lewis's impassioned liming of Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto, Op. 14. Lewis...is a charismatic star... whose impeccable virtuosity and emotional directness were stunning.""Lewis' final note, fading into complete silence, left the audience momentarily mesmerized.""Violinist Brian Lewis brought enthusiasm and joy to his performance of the last violin concerto, the so-called "Turkish." "Lewis...is already changing the way Austin enjoys string work.""Lewis...performed with admirable musicianship [Mendelssohn Concerto]. His sweet tone was enhanced by perfect dexterity and couched in sensitive delivery.""Singing with throbbing intensity, Lewis brought the crowd to a thunderous standing ovation...""Lewis is extremely musical, has a great sound, good intonation and phrasing...[he] displayed his good control and perfect technique always at the service of the music." "...Lewis' playing was exquisite and his cadenza glowed gorgeously as he articulated every note... His efforts were received with a lasting standing ovation.""Lewis...played with a blossomy tone and a good sense for drawn-out melodies. That good sense came in handy for Bernstein's more loquacious passages [Serenade]."'[Brian Lewis'] performance was vigorous and exciting.""With a large vibrato, Lewis' tone sang beautifully through the work, projecting nicely above the orchestra. The left-handed contortions that Bruch called for were entirely under Lewis' control..."