'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' (Gramophone) 'I can't envisage a more satisfying account of these works' (BBC Music Magazine) [Op 29] 'A work of conspicuous originality, power and wit, as The Nash Ensemble demonstrate in their eloquent, sprightly performance … [Op 4] The Nash also give a lively account of an even greater rarity, the early E flat Quintet … Something genuinely worthwhile' (Sunday Times) 'The rich-toned violas of Lawrence Power and Philip Dukes lend an almost orchestral sonority to the superb playing of the Nash Ensemble, beautifully caught by producer Andrew Keener' (Classic FM Magazine) 'Two less-often-heard works by a great composer make a tuneful programme, well played by the Nash Ensemble' (Daily Mail) 'Throughout the Nash musicians are superb, and in particular the central viola parts come through well. The performers bring a commendable sense of purpose and togetherness that gives these works a youthful vigour, and in the case of Opus 29, shows how Beethoven was really starting to flex his compositional muscles. The recorded sound is excellent, too' (ClassicalSource.com)