They play with extraordinary strenuousness, very unlike the Alban Berg Quartet with whom they studied. The Belceas re-enact the creative torments of the composer to a degree where you feel their instruments might suffer...the magnificent cellist Antoine Lederlin cultivates a roudned tone, even under pressure, but the overall effect is of a lean, muscular sound

I'm particularly impressed by the Belcea's close attention to dynamics...Their playing may have a very different sound from the string quartets of Beethoven's day but the way the music breathes and moves gives a clear picture of his intentions...this promises to be an outstanding set - not the last word on these endlessly fascinating works, perhaps, but performances of great artistry and perception.

This is really very fine quartet playing, with excellent ensemble and complete sympathy and understanding between the players. They’re not afraid to change their sound frequently and sometimes violently to best express the nature of the music, and the sweetest, most singing and beautiful tone is made all the more so when contrasted against the earthy, grainy sonority at other moments.

Tuning remains pristine throughout...Faultless and unsettling.