“The awarding of the ECHO Klassik is a fantastic endorsement of our quest for unobtrusive treasures in the 18th century string quartet repertoire. Franz Xaver Richter belongs with his phenomenal contribution to the genre in the forefront of the classics. Who would have thought that it is possible to create such dazzling gems of chamber music earlier than Haydn in all colors! He deserves the brilliance of this hour and for us the prize is the best invitation to find further trouvailles and to record on CD. “
