Balourdet Quartet – Press
Reviews
Balourdet Quartet brings youthful verve to cornerstone works for CMSFW
Texas Classical ReviewSeptember 15, 2024
“The group’s expert balance and taut ensemble were immediately on display after the first dozen measures.”
BALOURDET STRING QUARTET PERFORMS IN THE KEYS
Keys WeeklyFebruary 15, 2024
“Their musical performance was charming, emotional and vigorously enthusiastic. Every movement was performed with perfection to each sound. Additionally to the sounds of music, the musicians demonstrated emotions in their faces and in their bodies.”
Balourdet Quartet brings youthful zest to NU music fest
Evanston RoundTableJanuary 8, 2024
“The Balourdet Quartet’s talent and passion were apparent immediately – they are dynamic, kinetic performers, leaning into the music and hopping about in their seats. At times, their facial expressions seemed to be borrowed from the late, great British rock singer Joe Cocker.”
Emory University’s Candler Concert Series
Balourdet Quartet makes delightful opening to Emory’s Candler Series
Arts AtlSeptember 26, 2023
“The ensemble played it gorgeously”
Balourdet Quartet with Jordan Bak, viola
Balourdet Quartet and Bak impress with string quintets by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Brahms in Candler Series opener
EarrelevantSeptember 22, 2023
“Compelling performance with a tangibly visceral quality, especially in the Gypsy-influenced final movement, making for a thoroughly enjoyable conclusion to an outstanding musical evening.”
Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Roaring Approval for the Latest from Rockport
The Boston Musical IntelligencerJune 27, 2023
“[this] performance that we will long remembered”