from Beethoven: Serenade, Quintet & Trio (CDA67526) 1 Grave – Allegro ma non troppo [12'42] 25 minutes 15 seconds 3 tracks2 Andante cantabile [7'04] 3 Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo [5'29] ‘The performances are of superlative quality: sophisticated 'conversations' between musicians of rare insight deserving wider circulation’ (The Sunday Times) ‘This is a delightful program of 'Beethoven-lite' for which the Gaudier Ensemble makes the best possible case. Recording and notes are up to Hyperion's usual standards. I, for one, am grateful that th ... ‘Experience has demonstrated to me that any new recording from the Gaudier Ensemble is cause for rejoicing’ (MusicWeb International) |