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The Edinburgh Quartet play his work with deserved passion and the wonderment of discovery. more
Norman Lebrecht's CD of the Week, Dilettante, 5 April 2010
A complete and compelling revelation. more
Album Reviews, The Scotsman, 30 March 2010
The Edinburgh Quartet's playing throughout is passionate and committed; congratulations to them and to Delphian for making this music available to a wider audience. more
Anne McAlister, McAlister Matheson Music, 2010
Each one of these five works is worth the attention of all genuine music-lovers. more
Musical Opinion, March-April 2008
… an intertwining of modernism and romanticism played passionately by Ashton and the Edinburgh Quartet. more
The Scotsman, 7 February 2008

They provide the sort of music that seems to grow richer with each hearing, especially in such sympathetic performances. more
Gramophone Magazine, Editor's Choice, Awards Issue 2007
Individually, they are important; together, the impact of the four pieces is colossal … the Edinburgh Quartet has never played better. more
The Herald, 24 Feb 2007
Leighton Chamber Music with Piano
Excellent performances by artists who clearly have the full measure of the music. more
Classical Music Web, Mar 2004
The unanimity of their ensemble, even at the densest polyphonic moments in flying scherzo tempo, is very impressive. more
BBC Music Magazine, Apr 2004
The three remarkable works on the Meridian disc show what a highly distinctive and individual contribution Kenneth Leighton made to English chamber music in the mid-20th century. more
Gramophone Magazine, Mar 2004
This release should be mandatory listening… more
Fanfare magazine
This wonderful release is unreservedly recommended… more
Classical Music Web, Record of the Year 2002
This CD is well worth having - the glorious Peploe oil of Barra on the sleeve is a bonus! more
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