“Clearly this small ensemble derives great enjoyment from playing together – what a fresh and robust sound they produce! And this vibrancy is further enhanced by a technical excellence evident throughout. […] Here, soloist Makarenko easily meets the technical challenges, delivering a virtuosic performance. The Overture No.6 by Veracini and the Violin Concerto Op.1 No.9 … What a fresh and robust sound they produce!
“El trabajo asiduo como grupo a lo largo de estos años se ha materializado en un sonido global de sobresaliente homogeneidad en el que el sonido punzante de las cuerdas de tripa es suavizado, sin perder por ello su característico perfil tímbrico. Mediante una articulación muy cuidada, acorde al espíritu y la letra de cada … El Protean da una espectacular lección de fraseo apasionado.
“These are not just a routine run through of the notes. No, they are flexible, nuanced, and emotive performance with every member of the group thoroughly engaged and in complete sympathy with each other. […] The sound achieved by the Protean Quartet is rich and full […]. There is a delicious richness from cello and … The sound achieved by the Protean Quartet is rich and full.