Some consider Schubert’s String Quintet in C major to be his greatest chamber piece (and in effect among his greatest pieces). The entire work is full of characteristic Schubertian gestures, from abrupt harmonic changes in distant keys to soaring and heart-wrenching melodies. The third movement, here played at the Zagreb International Chamber Music Festival in 2008, is composed of a quasi-rondo scherzo section followed by a trio—it is not difficult to discern the two sections. What you hear in this movement is the diversity and versatility available in a small string ensemble, something that I’ve mentioned before in regard to string quartets. Listen here for pairings between the first and second violins, the first violin and first cello, the viola and celli, and other combinations. Also listen for the changes in texture that Schubert employs, ranging from duet and trio textures to all of the players striking triple and even quadruple stops. At times, it sounds as though there are 15 players on stage. Wonderful music.