The 'heavenly lengths' Schumann loved in late Schubert are as much in evidence in the sublime G major quartet as in the other large-scale works of Schubert's final years. The Takacs Quartet's earlier Hyperion recordings of Schubert were hailed as 'near ideal' and 'superlative' and this new release is every bit as fine.

"The Takacs are impressive on this album: every microphrase, every note is considered. Their sound draws you in from the first moment" - Gramophone (CDA68413)

"These are both powerful, brilliantly imagined interpretations, painted in bold, rich colours and shaped with flashing virtuosity" - Gramophone (CDA68400)