'When it comes to recordings of British string quartets there've been few more impressive achievements than Hyperion's Robert Simpson cycle' (BBC Record Review)
'Fans of the composer, and all those who care about the continuance of the string quartet tradition, needn't hold back. These issues are self-recommending' (CD Review)
'Superbly done by the Delmé Quartet' (The Guardian)
'All of Robert Simpson's quartets are worth hearing. Don't ask for a recommendation of where to start! But do start, somewhere' (Fanfare)
Movement 1: Allegro
[8'34]
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Movement 2: Presto
[8'42]
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Movement 3: Andante sostentuto
[11'20]
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Movement 4: Assai vivace
[12'08]
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