Sir Simon's interpretation is no less convincing, as the drama of the earlier movements culminates in the outrageous energy of his performance of the finale.

ECONOMIST: Classical music on CD

The group kicked off the session with a live performance of the finale from Dvorak's "American" String Quartet, a staple of the chamber-music repertoire that sounded fresh in this young group's hands.

NPR: Opening Day With The Escher String Quartet

For a rank amateur to accomplish a performance without breaking down in the vast finale was tantamount to a musical revolution.

ECONOMIST: Gilbert Kaplan