"fluid and energetic... uncommon eloquence"
New York Times

"impressive...the New Zealanders played Bartok's wartime 2nd String Quartet, staking out a respectable stylistic middle ground that acknowledged the music's astringency but also it's unlikely lyricism."
New York Times

"Each New Zealander played with a gorgeous, warm string tone, crystal-clear intonation, precise attacks, and a wide dynamic range. They brought out all the good-natured humor in the piece.... a truly inspired performance..."
Classical Voice of North Carolina

"Detailed and confident readings from the impressive New Zealand String Quartet... their strong sense of internal balance allows them to bring out many telling details that often go unnoticed" Gramophone Magazine [pdf]

"String lovers might be forgiven these days if they think they've died and gone to Quartet Heaven after yesterday's concert by the New Zealand String Quartet…. The concert ended with a superb account of Schubert's finest quartet, the No. 15 in G major. There was scarcely a misstep in the entire performance and the slow movement was profoundly beautiful."
Ottawa Citizen

"The quartet had the virtuosity to handle the passionate outbursts in the first and fifth movements and the wit to exploit the playful dance parodies of the second and fourth."
Minneapolis Star-Tribune

"The luscious, velvet sound of this group was apparent from the opening phrases of its first selections..."
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

"Gossamer without being merely glossy, the string quartet’s intricate sonic patterns explored the depths of human emotions crisply, tenderly and, always with great subtlety."
News Journal, Daytona Beach

"The absolutely perfect ensemble, the outstanding technical skills and the passionate playing ... made the concert an extraordinary experience."
Rheinische Post, Germany

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New York Times, November 2003 [pdf]