Kamermuziek (1996)

Met o.a. het Hobokwintet, dat het Valerius Ensemble op 2 mei 2010 speelt in het Muziekcentrum, Enschede. "A truly first-rate modern recording of Baxs Nonet: a bewitching creation, overflowing with beguiling invention and breathtakingly imaginative in its instrumental resource (often almost orchestral). Bax worked on it at the same time (1929-30) as his Third Symphony and, as is observed in the exemplary booklet-note, there are striking similarities between the 2 works. The Nash Ensemble give a masterly, infinitely subtle reading. The remainder brings comparable pleasure. The delightful Oboe Quintet (1922) receives immensely characterful treatment. The same is true of the lovely Harp Quintet, which is essayed here with a rapt intensity and delicious poise. In the hands of these stylish artists, the Elegiac Trio possesses a delicacy and gentle poignancy that are really quite captivating. That just leaves the engaging Clarinet Sonata. Beautiful sound and expert balance throughout." (A. Achenbach, Gramophone)