High praise from the press for the Cypress Quartet's performances of Beethoven's String Quartets op. 131 and 135:   "What wondrous artistry to behold," Gramophone, Nov., 2009. "Classical music: The year's best discs,"Denver Post's 2009 top ten releases. "These performances are quite exceptional," Fanfare, Nov., 2009.

This CD marks the first volume of three of the Cypress String Quartet's collection of Beethoven’s late quartets and features op. 131 and 135. Widely celebrated for the power of its performances  and its passionate dedication to the genre, the Cypress String Quartet combines technical precision with imaginative programming to create unforgettable concert experiences.  Cecily Ward, Tom Stone, Ethan Filner and Jennifer Kloetzel have shown an unfailing dedication to exploring the masterworks of the time-honored, classic chamber music repertoire with its unique and refreshingly open sound. While individually acclaimed musicians in their own right with training from prestigious institutions including The Juilliard School, Interlochen Arts Academy, Cleveland Institute of Music, Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Royal College of Music, the Cypress String Quartet has honed its ensemble skills with over 13 years experience performing around the world.