The composer need not have worried. Rubinstein's reaction was this time understandably cautious. He suggested tactfully that perhaps the solo part was episodic, too much engaged in dialogue with the orchestra rather than standing in the foreground, but adding, "... as I say all this, having scarcely played the concerto once through, perhaps I am wrong."
The composer need not have been concerned. Rubinstein's reaction was now reasonably prudent. He suggested diplomatically that perhaps the solo part was episodic, too much engaged in dialogue with the orchestra rather than being prominent, but added, "... as I say all this, having only played through the concerto once, perhaps I am mistaken."