It might be tempting to assume that we're just talking up the brilliance of the Borodin Quartet but the first of the Australian reviews are in and the critics agree:
"...there was a steady focus on sound quality and luxurious tone, thanks to outstanding bow control: even contact, perfect weighting, precise placement, and effective bow-speed changes. This technique gives the sound depth and conviction, allowing vibrato to serve its true purpose as an expressive tool... there was no doubting the lively musical intellect at work, the attention to detail, and that magical depth of sound quality that so few ensembles currently possess."
Eamonn Kelly, The Australian. Read the full review here.
"The Borodin Quartet displayed masterful control. Their selfless style of playing really brought out the core of this piece. I felt that I was hearing confessional poetry reading rather than music. When the explosive climax is hinted at by the three-note motif, I sensed the composer’s suppressed inner cries... The Borodin Quartet showed their artistic excellence with assured playing especially during the quick third movement imparting a thrilling, tightrope walking feel."
Minako Kanda, Arts Hub. Read the full review here.
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