‘Music of conviction and integrity’ (Musical America)

‘Few composers today write for string quartet so naturally as Robert Simpson … directly breathing the air of late Beethoven’ (The Guardian)

‘There is true greatness here’ (Hi-Fi News)

‘Yet another deeply impressive Quartet from Robert Simpson. Uniquely invigorating music … superbly recorded’ (Gramophone)

'Une grabación estimable' (CD Compact, Spain)

‘All of Robert Simpson's quartets are worth hearing. Don't ask for a recommendation of where to start! But do start, somewhere’ (Fanfare, USA)

‘Superbly done by the Delmé Quartet’ (The Guardian)

‘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’ (CDReview)

‘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)

‘The Delmé Quartet play with exemplary clarity and a consistent appreciation of the direction of musical thought’ (Gramophone)

‘This is music which makes a warm and instant appeal to any quartet-lover’ (The Guardian)

‘Magnificent playing and fine recording’ (The Sunday Times)