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“An adventurous young orchestra that has established a strong reputation for polished performances and imaginative programming.”
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“Clyne’s music seems to delight in leading listeners along a particular route before changing course with sharp and unexpected twists and gear-shifts.”
—Pwyll ap Siôn, writing for Gramophone (2024)
“The Knights deliver the music with impeccable ensemble, and are perfect advocates of this music.”
—Jo Talbot, writing for BBC Music Magazine (2024)
"WQXR is once again partnering with the New York Philharmonic to showcase music written by fourteen extraordinary composers between the ages of 9 - 17 and all participants in the NYPhil's Very Young Composers program. The compositions are performed by musicians from The Knights."
—WQXR, New York Classical Radio (2024)
"The Knights, led by Eric Jacobsen, is one of my favorite orchestras to work with. The musicianship is at the highest level and the care and attention that they bring to my music is evident throughout these recordings."
—Anna Clyne, writing for The Strad (2024)
"I have focused on the greatness of these concertos largely because the performances did them such splendid justice."
—The Berkshire Edge (2024)
"It’s a summer-ending musical tradition that plays out every Labor Day weekend at the Clark Art Institute."
—The Berkshire Eagle (2024)