Since you are interested in Beethoven: String Quintet in C minor, Op 104 / Piano Quartet in E flat Op 16 / etc, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
MALCOLM ARNOLD
Chamber Music Vol 2 (Includes Flute Sonatina Op 19 & Clarinet Sonatina Op 29) The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 5/Feb/2001 ] "This set may one day be equalled but it is unlikely to be bettered, and it deserves classic status." International Record Review Feb 2001 |
JOSEF SUK
Chamber Music (Incls Piano Quartet in A minor Op 1) The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 1/Sep/2012 ] 'The Nash Ensemble plays with all its customary skill and insight, highlighted by the remarkable pianism of Ian Brown' (Classic FM Magazine) |
WALTON
Chamber Music (Incls Piano Quartet & Violin Sonata) The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion / CD - released 5/Oct/2002 ] Editor's Choice - Gramophone Magazine (Nov 2002) |
MALCOLM ARNOLD
Arnold: Chamber Music Vol 3 (Includes Quintet for Flute, Violin, Viola, Horn and Bassoon Op 7 & Three Shanties for Wind Quintet Op 4) The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 5/Feb/2001 ] "This set may one day be equalled but it is unlikely to be bettered, and it deserves classic status." International Record Review Feb 2001 |
POULENC
Poulenc: The Complete Chamber Music The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 30/Jan/2008 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - 'Thirteen pieces lovingly brought to life by the Nash Ensemble. For once, the word 'jewel-box' for the CD container sounds about right.' (BBC CD Review) |
RICHARD STRAUSS
Metamorphosen / Piano Quartet The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion / CD - released 1/Mar/2007 ] 'The music's autumnal soulfulness suits the Nash Ensemble's house style to near-perfection... The same classy artistry shines through their performances of the string sextet prelude to Strauss's last opera Capriccio, and of the much earlier Piano... |
EDWARD ELGAR
Elgar: Quintet and Violin Sonata The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion Helios / CD - released 6/Oct/2007 ] 'As ever the playing of the Nash Ensemble evinces consummate refinement and total dedication; their heartwarmingly eloquent reading communicates strongly...No true Elgarian could fail to derive considerable satisfaction from such effortlessly... |
CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS
Saint-Saens: Chamber Music The Nash Ensemble [ Hyperion / 2 CD - released 10/Jun/2005 ] "The three late woodwind sonatas are far from being fossilised; and are here given fluent, affectionate performances…full blooded performances, packed with energy and colour…altogether a wonderful pair of discs." Five Stars BBC Music |