Recent praise for Solaris Quartet:
“Based upon a collection of ancient melodies gathered by GI Gurdjieff across the middle and Far East during the late 19th and early 20th century, and released by a new co-operative classical label, this intriguing body of work benefits from the highly-regarded musicianship of Roland Roberts (violin), Neil McTaggart (violin), Mike Briggs (viola) and Nicholas Allen (cello). Dark, mournful passages tell of loss and despair, while bright, sun-kissed phrases relate tales of discovery and hope. Although important as a historical document, this album offers an exceptionally rewarding and emotional musical journey in its own right.” - Keith Ames, The Musician Autumn 2010
“Recently, at the German Embassy in London, we were very privileged to hear a concert by the Solaris String Quartet. They are an exceptional group of musicians and those who are lucky enough to attend one of their performances will be left with the deep desire to hear them again.” - Georg Boomgaarden, German Ambassador in London
“The Solaris Quartet have made an inspiring and valuable contribution to the Imperial War Museum’s event programme since 2001. Their performances for our Holocaust Memorial Day events and most recently the In Memoriam Young Composers’ Competition have been sensitive, accomplished, and above all incredibly moving.“ - Diane Lees, Director General of the Imperial War Museum, London
“A truly world class quartet.” - Barrington Pheloung, Composer of Inspector Morse, Shopgirl and Lewis
“The Solaris Quartet added so much to the evening with their superb performance of music from Terezin. As on previous occasions it really did provide exactly the right focus for reflection following talks from Vera Schaufield and Otto Deutsch” - Suzanne Bardgett, Head of the Department of Holocaust and Genocide History, Imperial War Museum London