String Quintet in C major, Op 29 (Beethoven)
from Beethoven: String Quintets Op 4 & 29 (CDA67693)
1 Allegro moderato [10'09]
2 Adagio molto espressivo [10'27]
3 Scherzo: Allegro – Trio [3'58]
4 Presto – Andante con moto e scherzoso – Tempo I [8'35]
33 minutes 9 seconds 4 tracks
‘Flawless, superbly disciplined performances of Beethoven's two string quintets … this new disc from Hyperion has to be warmly welcomed for its first-rate sound and immaculate performances’ (Gram ...
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‘A work of conspicuous originality [Op 29], power and wit, as The Nash Ensemble demonstrate in their eloquent, sprightly performance … The Nash also give a lively account of an even greater rarit ...