Reviews of Badke performances and other press coverage

  • The Strad

    March 2013

    “an unswerving togetherness … thrilling … agile, articulate playing”

  • The Strad

    August 2010

    “the Badke Quartet already seems into its first maturity … leader Heather Höhmann produced a vibrant, open tone that the other members instinctively matched”

  • De Volkskrant

    August 2010

    “Stamping feet for fabulous string quartet”

  • Belfast Telegraph

    April 2009

    A preview of the Quartet’s concerts in Northern Ireland.

  • Irish Independent

    March 2009

    “well-judged consciousness of detail, awareness of line and distribution of dynamic”

  • The Irish Times

    March 2009

    “focused energy and lyricism … fully sympathetic… The Badkes also know how to make Haydn sound rich and full without ever trespassing into areas of romantic expression that could undermine the style or scale of the music”

  • The Irish Times

    March 2009

    ‘Classy quartet of musical equals’ – a full feature about the Quartet’s continuing success

  • The Strad

    February 2007

    “a stylish, collegial spirit and a simple youthfulness that was carefully measured rather than intuitively overdone”