“Sarah Sew, soloist in Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto showed a formidable technique, an earthy tone and a sense of tempo that made her intentions crystal clear. There were fine duets between first flute and soloist, a not too hurried canzonetta, and a brilliant transition into the finale, where Sew left the starting blocks with machine­gun precision. Matching her technique was a convincing account of the music, with subtle phrasing and sensitively paced rubatos.”