Quicksilver does nothing by halves: the ensemble balance… is impeccable and the musical scholarship deep, and the group willingly matches the extravagance of its repertoire with enchantingly engaged playing.
enlightening…the audience was on its feet cheering and hooting as if it were at a rock show
dazzling technical mastery and sound ensemble practice, but transcending these…to achieve a performance that was surpassingly communicative and soulful
It has been a while since I have heard such a convincing presentation of ‘old music as new music’…terrific
Quicksilver is a dream team of seven top early music performers
enthralls the audience...It’s truly a good sign that while listening, you forget about the virtuosity involved.
The performance was simply extraordinary.
each member of Quicksilver is so virtuosic, and their ensemble so tight, attentive and sympathetic…this stunning consort seems to be raising the bar for early music
Quicksilver signifies something unpredictable and swiftly responsive. It’s the perfect name for an ensemble that revels in music of the highest quality – and that demands exceptional instrumental skills
the delicious playing of the six Quicksilver musicians swept one irresistibly along.
all virtuoso soloists in their own right, and together their playing is drop-dead gorgeous with a wonderful interplay of timbres
technically expert, flexible in phrasing, and stylish in ornamentation, fully aware of this music’s rich sense of theater
The execution was delightful, both buoyant and expressive.
it was a privilege to be in a room with so many gifted people performing music that was so interesting and so unusual
fresh, technically assured, and rewarding performances
the pinnacle of what chamber music can be