He was one of the most precocious composers and performers that have been known in England. A highly talented violinist, Tom Linley was also the most promising of all native English composers between Purcell and Elgar, combining prodigious talent with a delightful personality.
Tom Linley stood out as an exceptionally talented composer and performer in England. As a virtuosic violinist, he was also regarded as the most promising of his generation to produce original compositions, possessing a rare combination of natural aptitude and affable nature.