REVIEWS

"... ATRIUM is a genuine quartet... Such a clear understanding of artistic
challenges appear only rarely, even in mature quartets. ATRIUM succeeded in
demonstrating a carefully balanced tone and superb ensemble playing. You
could see and hear their youthful and joyous enthusiasm for the music and their
public. Everywhere these musicians maintained an emotional intensity while
showing a clear understanding of each musical moment - all performed with
impeccable intonation."

Kommersant, St.Petersburg, 28.01.2001

"The culmination of the evening became the appearance of quartet ATRIUM
(Russia). Shostakovich's quartet had incredible energy - the public was equally
enthusiastic... "

La Provincia (Italy), 21.03.2003

"A beautifully balanced group with a fine, burnished tone and excellent blend"

The Strad, July 2003

"From the first bars of the Mozart we can appreciate the quartet's beautiful
balance and blend of sounds, and we're quickly aware, too, that the music is
being played with real understanding: all the dynamics and articulation marks
scrupulously observed, and contributing to a strong overall view of each
movement's expressive character."

Gramophone, 17.04.2004

"Beyond any doubt: This Quartet already belongs to the best of the chamber
music executors."

Reihn-Necar-Zeitung (after the Schwetzingen Festival), 09.06.2006

"The Atrium exhibited a unanimity of musical feeling and intuition that is only found
in top-class quartets. "

Oxford Times, 26.01.2007