Cypress String Quartet & Gary Hoffman - Schubert: String Quintet D956, Quartettsatz D703

The Cypress String Quartet turns to two of the most enduring chamber works of the 19th century, Schubert's Quartettsatz in c minor, and the great String Quartet, joined by Canadian cellist Gary Hoffman.

The Cypress String Quartet is a wonderful ensemble (Gramophone) whose extremely fine playing (The Classical Reviewer) has lent itself to music of Dvor�k 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.

Personnel: Cecily Ward, Tom Stone (violin), Ethan Filner (viola), Jennifer Kloetzel, Gary Hoffman (cello)

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