Haydn - String Quartet, Op. 1 No. 4 in G major

The history of the string quartet in effect began with these cheerful, compact Divertimenti aquattro, as the composer titled them; and though they contain only spasmodic hints of future glories,... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

It's an inspiring experience listening to these pioneering records…there is always vitality and a sense of discovery…this is a major historical release - so few of these performances have been... — International Record Review, March 2015 More…