The String Quintet is the earliest work, dating from his Paris years, and shows the influence of Roussel. Although the first movement is perhaps not top-drawer Martinu, the slow movement is most imaginative. The performances are often touched with distinction and are never less than eminently serviceable. Daniel Adni could perhaps be a little more supple in the Piano Quartet of 1942 though in general he plays with spirit. None of these pieces is listed in the catalogue at any price range with the sole exception of the wartime Piano Quartet, which Domus have recorded (coupled with the Suk Piano Quartet and Dvorak’s Bagatelles). There is plenty of air round the players and the recording is lifelike and well balanced.

-- Robert Layton, Gramophone [2/1997]