La Scena Musicale — July 13, 2004.  
“Since its creation, the Banff International String Quartet Competition, now in its 8th edition, has established itself as an immensely pivotal event for any young string quartet earning its way to the top…. Surrounded by a strikingly beautiful landscape, Banff has long established itself as a popular location for international artists who come to develop themselves both personally and professionally in an atmosphere congenial to artistic creativity.”