The Quintet is beautifully executed, I rally can't say any more than that. I really bought this disc for 'Death and the Maiden', though, and this may be a matter where individual listeners may have differing opinions. The opening of the first movement contains some longer pauses than other readings - that by the Takacs Quartet, for example. It took me a while to adapt to this, but if you prefer a more brisk execution, this may not be your first choice recording. The overall musicianship is excellent throughout, and the Presto movement is rattled off with breathtaking verve. A worthy recording, which is a frequent flyer in my car stereo.