BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE
“...a terrific quartet with a keen instinct for exciting programmes...”
GRAMOPHONE
“...the way in which this recital brings together music of the very highest quality which is rarely encountered in the concert hall, in performances of probing intensity, is encouraging...”
“Enhake shows that they can handle the demanding requirements of 20th-century music with equally great skill and aplomb.”
FANFARE
“...playing of the very highest caliber...”
“...the mix of playing that is consistently energetic, polished, and committed...This one can stand up to any of them, sporting lithe, and buoyant tightly focused sound, combined with subtly expressive lyricism...”
THE NEW YORK CONCERT REVIEW
“Rock solid rhythmic integrity...strength in balance, intonation, and musicality...polished, yet spontaneous performance.”
“...impressive soloists and adept chamber musicians...excellent artists and technicians who present thoroughly prepared performance...”
THE ABSOLUTE SOUND
“Enhake plays exceptionally well, with good ears for what everyone else is doing.”
AUDIOPHILE AUDITION
“...some great, tight ensemble sounds are all gifted musicians...I love this album! enhake is a brilliant ensemble, and this is a great chamber music collection...This is a well-structured and terrifically played program. This ought to appeal to any love of modern - but accessible - chamber music or any performer looking to get some vibrant new program ideas.”
CLASSICAL VOICE OF NORTH CAROLINA
“The performance is outstanding, highly polished and smooth-flowing...This is enjoyable and interesting music exceedingly well played, so a fine offering.”
THE TUNE
“The chamber musicians blend well and manage to have perfect balance and definite melodic material...I feel that such intimacy of sound within the group demonstrates an exuberant freshness of musical intention. Each player had a distinct sound and yet they seem to vary their sounds in relation to the changing contexts of pieces...”
CLASSICAL MUSIC SENTINEL
“The Larsen was commissioned by the members of enhake, and its frenetic and nervous energy serves to emphasize the ensemble’s tight and rapid-fire delivery. The Lieuwen work on the other hand, with its flowing forward momentum underpinned by a dark and shifting undercurrent, brings out there musicians more expressive and emotional qualities...All aspects of which are well defined by the fine playing of this ensemble.”
THE CLARINET MAGAZINE
“...rhythmic precision, widely varied timbres, and virtuosic technique, and is performed with passionate abandon.”
THE LISTENER
“...enhake gets everything out of each piece and roll out each individual composers on the CD the red carpet. The performances are all really excellent!...great performers...We look forward to more CDs of the four young musicians who will certainly make plenty of attention.”
CD BABY DISCOVERY PODCAST: EDITOR’S PICK
“Their musical approach is sensitive, subtle, politically conscious, and emotionally broad. Legacy is a rare recording that proves that “contemporary” isn’t always a dirty word.”
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
“...frighteningly good...”