‘It is an exceptionally impressive work, possibly a great or near-great one.’
The Musical Quarterly (UK) (Donald Mintz), Vol 53 No 4, 1967 ‘… the most evocative and moving piece of chamber music composed by an Australian. It is tragic and deeply felt, terse, shattering in its impact.’
The Bulletin (Australian) (Kenneth Robins), 27 September 1969