String Quintet in C, D. 956
Quartettsatz in c minor, D. 703

The Cypress String Quartet is a “wonderful ensemble” (Gramophone) whose “extremely fine playing” (The Classical Reviewer) has lent itself to music of Dvorak and contemporary Americans on their recordings for AVIE. They now turn to core 19th-century fare, some of the greatest chamber music ever written: Schubert’s single-movement “Quartettsatz”, and the composer’s final chamber work, the enduring String Quintet, joined by eminent Canadian cellist Gary Hoffman. The Cypresses’ elegant and clear signature sound lends itself perfectly to these two masterworks.

critical acclaim for the Cypress String Quartet

“artistry of uncommon insight and cohesion” – Gramophone

“beautifully proportioned and powerful” – The Washington Post

“such rare sincerity as to make long-familiar music sound utterly fresh.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Recorded 28–30 January 2013