-The Smetana Quartet (1945-1989) played Beethoven's quartets 1490 times over the course of their career!
-The recordings which make up this complete collection are from the years 1961-70, and the performances were played from memory!
-The recordings glow with youthful energy and tireless searching.
-the Smetana Quartet has been called perhaps the best ensemble of the years 1960-80.