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Carl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787) Piano Trio in C Major, Op.9 No.2	From an historically important set of 6 trio sonatas which served as models for Haydn & Mozart. Good cello part.
Joseph Achron (1886-1943) Coquetterie for Violin or Cello and Piano, Op.15 No.2	An appealing trifle which makes a lovely encore. Dedicated to his teacher, Leopold Auer.
Joseph Achron (1886-1943) Les Sylphides for Violin and Piano, Op.18	A sparkling work with two lively outer sections and a lyrical middle. Great recital pieces or encore.
Joseph Achron (1886-1943) Hebrew Melody for Violin and Piano, Op.33	Inspired by learning of the Society for Jewish Folk Music and often performed by Heifetz who championed this emotive work.
Joseph Achron (1886-1943) Dance Improvisation for Violin and Piano, Op.37	Based on a Hebrew folksong transcribed by Achron, this show pieces gives an example of how a virtuoso might improvise.
Joseph Achron (1886-1943) Canzonetta for Violin or Cello and Piano, Op.52 No.2	An emotive work which Achron originally wrote as a Lied based on a poem by a Hebrew Poet.
Nikolai Afanasiev (1821-1898) Prize Winning String Quartet "The Volga"	Full of beautiful Russian folk melody, highly evocative of the life of the Volga boatmen. Well-written, grateful parts for all
Olof Åhlström (1756-1835) Violin Sonata No.3 in d minor, Op.2 No.3	An historically important example of a late 18th Swedish violin sonata and a good candidate for the recital hall. Not difficult
Eugen d'Albert (1864-1932) String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.7	Brahms & Hanslick were astounded a 23 year old could write such a mature master quartet. Hear the soundbites.
Eugen d'Albert (1864-1932) String Quartet No.2 in E flat Major, Op.11	Dedicated to Brahms with his approval, this is a rich, late romantic work with many original ideas.
Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813-1888) Grand Duo Concertant for Violin & Piano, Op.21	An exciting work full of dramatic Beethovian power. Idiosyncratic and original. Makes a strong impression.
Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813-1888) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.30	Powerful, dramatic and lyrical. There are quite a number of unique qualities in this attractive mid romantic work.
Alexander Alyabiev (1787-1851) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.30	Historically important as the most important, & quite possibly, the only example by a Russian from the early romantic era.
Alfredo d'Ambrosio (1871-1914) String Quartet in c minor, Op.42	An original sounding work which combines late Central European Romanticism with tinges of French Impressionism.
Johann Amon (1763-1825) Quintet No.2 in e minor for Winds & Strings, Op.118	Combines the early Romantic with concertante style intended to showcase the horn and the flute.
Volkmar Andreae (1879-1962) Piano Trio No.1 in f minor, Op.1	A late Romantic masterpiece. Post-Brahmsian, powerful and compelling with excellent part-writing.
Volkmar Andreae (1879-1962) Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.14	Powerful and dramatic, expertly combines elements of French impressionism with late German romanticism.
Volkmar Andreae (1879-1962) String Trio in d minor, Op.29	An important addition to the string trio literature. Appealing melodies in an early 20th century setting.
Volkmar Andreae (1879-1962) String Quartet No.1 in B flat Major, Op.9	Fresh and original. A first rate late-romantic-early modern work. Will appeal to pros & amateurs alike.
Volkmar Andreae (1879-1962) String Quartet No.2 in E Major, Op.33	An attractive early modern work superbly written which belongs in the concert hall but in no way beyond amateurs.
Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929) Piano Trio No.2 in g minor (1884)	The Chamber Music Journal calls it a first rate work. You would have of heard it had it been written by a man.
Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929) Piano Quintet in e minor	A fine work in the tradition of Mendelssohn and Schumann. Deserves concert performance.
John Antes (1740-1811) 3 String Trios for 2 Violins & Cello, Op.3	Surprisingly advanced for the time (1775). Unlike Haydn or Mozart from this period, the cello is an equal of the violins
Enrique Fernandez Arbós (1863-1939) Tres Piezas Originales en Estilo Español for Piano Trio	Three marvelous Spanish dances: a bolero, a habanera and a dance on gypsy themes. Very atmospheric.
Anton Arensky (1861-1906) Piano Trio No.1 in d minor, Op.32	Unquestionably a masterpiece of the romantic trio literature. It has it all, wonderful melodies and part writing
Anton Arensky (1861-1906) Piano Trio No.2 in f minor, Op.32	A fine work, much like his First Trio. Tuneful, good part-writing, showing the influence of his mentor Tchaikovsky
Anton Arensky (1861-1906) Piano Quintet in D Major, Op.51	Hailed by critics as a masterwork from the composer's late period. A very effective, stunning work.
Anton Arensky (1861-1906) String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.11	Light, bright and charming, it concludes with an outstanding set of variations on a Russian theme.
Anton Arensky (1861-1906) String Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.35/35a	Dedicated to the memory of Tchaikovsky and show his influence. This is a 1st rate very Russian sounding work.
Juan Crististomo Arriaga (1806-1826) String Quartet No.1 in d minor	Hugely talented and known as the "Spanish Mozart", this is the most Spanish of his three string quartets.
Juan Crististomo Arriaga (1806-1826) String Quartet No.2 in A Major	His gift for lovely melodies is apparent from the bravura theme of the opening movement.
Juan Crististomo Arriaga (1806-1826) String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major	Shows how well he understood the Vienna Classical composers but adds his own original ideas and themes.
Algernon Ashton (1859-1937)) Arioso for Cello and Piano, Op.43	Fine writing for both instruments. A good recital choice where a short work is required.
Franz Asplmayer (1728-1786) String Quartet in D Major, Op.2 No.2	An historically important work from one of the leading composers of the early Vienna Classical Period.
Arno Babajanian (1921-1983) Piano Trio in f#minor	One of the most important piano trios of the 20th century. Full of drama, memorable melodies & interesting rhythms.
Edward Bache (1833-1858) Piano Trio in d minor, Op.25	This wonderful work is like having another Mendelssohn Piano Trio on your stand to play.
Mily Balakirev (1837-1910) Octet for Piano, Winds and Strings	An early work (1850's) inspired by Glinka from the founder of the Russian Nationalist School of Composition
Michael Balfe (1808-1870)) Piano Trio in A Major (1867)	One of the leading opera composers of the Victorian era writes a trio full of exciting & catch tunes with operatic touches
Granville Bantock (1868-1946)) Hamabdil A Hebrew Melody for Cello & Piano (1919)	Beautifully written for the cello, highly evocative, a work sure to make a deep impression
Woldemar Bargiel (1828-1897) Violin Sonata in f minor, Op.10	A recital hall must. Passion & melodrama, occasioned by the nervous breakdown of his mentor & friend Schumann.
Woldemar Bargiel (1828-1897) Piano Trio No.1 in F Major, Op.6	A dramatic and powerful mid-Romantic Schumannesque piano trio filled with fresh ideas and wonderful melodies.
Woldemar Bargiel (1828-1897) Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.20	Post-Schumann. Fine part-writing, appealing melodies, this is an important mid 19th cent Romantic work.
Woldemar Bargiel (1828-1897) Piano Trio No.3 in B flat Major, Op.37	Finely crafted. Excellent part-writing, beautiful melodies, first rate all the way. Suitable for amateurs & pros alike
Woldemar Bargiel (1828-1897) String Octet in c minor, Op.15a	Reminiscent of late Mendelssohn and Schumann. Fine part-writing, effective melodies. A first class work.
Christian Barnekow (1837-1913) Piano Trio in f sharp minor, Op.1	Here is a first rate work by an unknown composer that would be in the repertoire had someone famous penned it
Waldemar von Baussnern (1866-19317) Serenade for Clarinet, Violin & Piano (1905)	Excellent part-writing & brilliant use of tone color & timber make this a valuable addition to the repertoire.
Arnold Bax (1883-1953) Elegiac Trio for Flute, Viola & Harp or Piano (1916)	Lovely impressionist work for this rarely served trio. Dreamy and reflective but highly evocative. A really fine work.
Antonio Bazzini (1818-1897) String Quartet No.1 in C Major	This prize winning quartet combines the beauty of Italian lyricism with the structure of German romanticism.
Antonio Bazzini (1818-1897) String Quartet No.2 in d minor, Op.75	Perhaps the most dramatic of Bazzini's string quartets, yet still strongly lyrical.
Antonio Bazzini (1818-1897) String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major, Op.76	A fine romantic work combining Italian lyricism with the the influence of Mendelssohn & Schumann.
Antonio Bazzini (1818-1897) String Quartet No.4 in G Major, Op.79	A warm and pleasant work full of Italian melody and fine writing for all
Antonio Bazzini (1818-1897) String Quartet No.5 in c minor, Op.80	Bazzini takes the Italian instrumental idiom and creates a first class work in the great European tradition.
Amy (Mrs. H.H.A.) Beach (1867-1944) Piano Quintet in f sharp minor, Op.67	One of the best and most important piano quintets of the 20th century--and by an American woman no less!
Jan Levoslav Bella (1843-1936) String Quartet No.2 in e minor	A highly original-sounding masterpiece with advanced tonalities for its time (1871) and exotic touches.
Jan Levoslav Bella (1843-1936) String Quartet No.4 in B flat Major (1887)	Though from the late Romantic period, it has its own special sound and rhythms, giving it a fresh quality.
Jan Levoslav Bella (1843-1936) String Quintet in d minor (1868)	A first rate work which makes a fine addition to the repertoire. Echoes of Schubert & Bruckner but also original & fresh.
Karel Bendl (1838-1897) String Quartet in F Major, Op.119	This quartet, by an important but lesser known Czech composer, is as fine as the best Smetana or Dvorak.
William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875) Sextet for Piano, String Qt & Bass (or 2Vc), Op.8	An excellent companion piece for the Mendelssohn Piano Sextet. Full of lovely and appealing melody.
William Sterndale Bennett (1816-1875) "Sonata Duo" for Cello & Piano in A Major, Op.32	It might easily pass for Mendelssohn's "third" cello sonata. Lovely melodies with fine part writing.
Hermann Berens (1826-1880) Piano Trio No.4 in g minor, Op.95 No.2	A fresh, very effective work with fine part-writing and appealing melodies. Good choice for performance, playes well.
Hermann Berens (1826-1880) String Trio No.1 in D Major, Op.85 No.1	First of 3 Schumannesque-Mendelssohnian trios. Important addition from the little served mid-romantic period.
Hermann Berens (1826-1880) String Trio No.2 in c minor, Op.85 No.2	Good part writing, exciting, appealing melodies. Valuable mid romantic period addition to repertoire.
Hermann Berens (1826-1880) String Trio No.3 in F Major, Op.85 No.3	A Mid-Romantic masterwork for string trio. Exciting, great melodies and part-writing. A highly effective work.
Wilhelm Berger (1861-1911) Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano in g minor, Op.94	One of the finest works for this combination ever composed. A late-romantic masterpiece
Wilhelm Berger (1861-1911) Piano Quintet in f minor, Op.95	A massive and important post-Brahmsian work hailed as a masterpiece by The Chamber Music Journal
Wilhelm Berger (1861-1911) String Trio in g minor, Op.69	Altmann in his Handbook for String Quartet Players says it is an unqualified late romantic masterpiece.
Wilhelm Berger (1861-1911) String Quintet in e minor, Op.75	Winner of the Beethoven Society Prize, a very valuable addition to the cello quintet repertoire.
Rudolph Bergh (1859-1924) String Quartet in d minor, Op.10	A powerful and original sounding work written in a post Brahmsian tonality with early modern tendancies.
Charles de Beriot (1802-1870) Piano Trio No.2 in D Major, Op.58	A mid romantic era work with appealing melodies with fine part-writing in true chamber music style
Franz Berwald (1828-1885) String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major	An original and fresh-sounding. Combines stormy turbulence with Schumannesque romanticism.
Franz Berwald (1828-1885) Septet for Winds & Strings in B flat Major	A first class work for this little served combination. Good part-writing for all. Tuneful and fun to play.
Antoine Bessems (1806-1868) String Trio in E flat Major Op.90	From the early French Romantic era. Appealing melodies with good part-writing for all.
Adolf Binder (1845=1901) String Trio in C Major Op.1	Excellent mid-romantic era trio. Really fine part-writing, no technical difficulties and attractive melodic material.
Adolphe Blanc (1828--1885) String Trio No.1 in G Major, Op.41	Attractive melodies this trio makes no great technical demands and is an effective performance work.
Adolphe Blanc (1828--1885) String Trio No.2 in A Major "Carmen" Op.41	Appealing melodies, good part writing, with a Spanish Rondo finale which calls themes from Bizet's Opera Carmen
Adolphe Blanc (1828--1885) String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.38	Written for chamber music players by a fine composer who himself was a professional chamber music player.
Adolphe Blanc (1828-1885) Trio for Clarinet (Violin), Cello & Piano in B flat, Op.23	Early mid romantic work which is elegant and appealing. A pleasure to play and to hear.
Adolphe Blanc (1828-1885) Septet for Winds & Strings in E Major, Op.40	It may have its equals, but there is nothing better for this combination. A beautiful and convincing masterpiece.
Ernest Bloch (1863-1931) Sonata No.1 for Violin & Piano (1921)	Powerful & dramatic. A magnificent work combining elements of late German Romanticism with French impressionism.
Felix Blumenfeld (1863-1931) String Quartet in F Major, Op.26	One of the very best late Russian Romantic Nationalist School Quartets. A beautiful work with fine part writing.
Theodor Blumer (1881-1964) Sextet for Piano & Wind Quintet, Op.45	Intended for composer & the famous Dresden Wind Quintet. Charming work, each instruments has a chance to shine.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Cello Sonata No.1 in A Major, G.13	The first of the most famous set of sonatas Boccherini ever published, dating from 1771. A fine rectial choice.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Cello Sonata No.2 in C Major, G.6	Each of these sonatas though having certain similarities has its own character and moods.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Cello Sonata No.3 in G Major, G.5	The only one of the set to have an Allegro alla militaire which is quite striking and makes a strong impression.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Cello Sonata No.4 in E flat Major, G.10	As in the preceding sonata, here we find strong contrasts in mood, created not only by melody but by his use of rhythms.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Cello Sonata No.5 in F Major, G.1	Actually, according to Boccherini's cataloger, the first sonta he composed. Like the others, a suitable recital work.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Cello Sonata No.6 in A Major, G.4	In the middle movement, we find a pieces clearly meant to showcase Boccherini's extraordinary technical abilities.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Two String Trios (2 Vlns & Vc) , G.77 & 78	The first 2 of Boccherini's first set of string trios combines elements of the Baroque with the new emerging classical style.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) Two String Trios (2 Vlns & Vc) , G.79 & 80	These are the middle trios from first set of Boccherini's string trios. Their style is typically more Baroque than the 2 above
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trios (Vln, Vla & Vc) Nos. 1 & 2, G.95 & 96	Two of the best trios from the early classical era. By turns elegant and exciting, the cello has an important role
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trios (Vln, Vla & Vc) Nos. 3 & 4, G.97 & 98	Most of Boccherini's trios were for 2 Vlns & Vc. These are among the few he wrote for standard string trio.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trios (Vln, Vla & Vc) Nos. 5 & 6, G.99 & 100	From a set which is one of the best for violin, viola and cello. The part writing gives each player extensive solos.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) 6 Trios (Vln, Vla & Vc) Op.47 Nos.1-6, G.107-112	More intimate and on a smaller scale than G.95-100 trios. Elegant and graceful, full of charm.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trio in D (2 Vlns & Vc) "El Fandango", G.104	Perhaps the best trio Boccherini wrote for this combination complete with an exciting Spanish fandango.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trio in f minor (2 Vlns & Vc), G.101	Every 2 Violin & Cello ensemble looking for a first rate work for this combination should consider this one.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trio in G Major (2 Vlns & Vc), G.102	From the same set as the above and just as good. Great part writing with true Boccherini melodies.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trio in Eb Major (2 Vlns & Vc), G.103	Another fine work from this set, well worth having for ensembles seeking trios for this combination.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trio in D Major (2 Vlns & Vc) "El Fandango"	Perhaps the best trio Boccherini wrote for this combination complete with an exciting Spanish fandango.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Quintet No.60 (2Vc) "La Ritirata di Madrid"	Actual title La Musica Notturna delle Strada di Madrid recreates the sounds and music on the streets of Madrid
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Sextet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.23 No.1, G.454	Quite possibly the first string sextet ever composed. Excellent treatment of all of the voices, lovely melodies.
Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Sextet No.3 in E Major, Op.23 No.3, G.454	One of the earliest string sextets ever composed. A must for those looking for a sextet from the early classcial ear.
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897) Suite for Cello and Piano, Op.6	Comprising four appealing movements which can be played as a suite or each separately as a short work or encore.
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897) Variations Symphoniques for Cello and Piano, Op.23	Unjustly neglected masterpiece once a staple of concert & recital halls. A fresh option makes a lasting impression.
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897) Two Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op.31	Short, highly atmospheric works which can serve as short recital pieces or encores.
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897) Cello Sonata in a minor, Op.40	An important late French Romantic work. Original and atmosheric, it makes a fine choice for the recital hall.
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897) Piano Trio in G Major, Op.19	A Prize-Winning work of high originality and great beauty. An unjustly forgotten masterwork of the first order.
Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897) Piano Quartet in f minor, Op.10	One of the masterpieces of the French chamber literature. Atmospheric, mysterious, then sparkling and dynamic.
Alexandre Boëly (1785-1858) String Trio No.1 in D Major, Op.5 No.1	Dating from 1808, it takes Beethoven's Op.9 trios as its model. A fine late classical-early romantic work.
Alexandre Boëly (1785-1858) String Trio No.2 in C Major, Op.5 No.2	Astounding proof that Boëly was one of the few men in France at that time familiar with Beethoven's Op.18 quartets
Alexandre Boëly (1785-1858) String Trio No.3 in g minor, Op.5 No.3	Boëly takes Beethoven's Op.9 c minor trio as his inspiration and composes a work along the same lines.
Alexandre Boëly (1785-1858) String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.27	Composed in the mid 1820's Boëly's quartets mix elements of the late classical with the early romantic. A fine work.
Carl Bohm (1844-1920) "Trout" Piano Trio in G Major, Op.330 No.2	A light, charming piano trio which quotes the theme from Schubert's famous quintet.
Carl Bohm (1844-1920) Six Light Piano Trios, Op.352	Easy to play, appealing melodies, audience pleasers, perfect recital works for amateurs but very useful for pros as well
Mel Bonis (1858-1937) Suite for Flute, Violin & Piano, Op.59	A thoroughly charming and enchanting work. Her music is the link between the French romantics & impressionists
Mel Bonis (1858-1937) Suite Orientale for Piano Trio, Op.48	Here the world of the Near East and Arab North Africa are evoked through the language of French impressionism.
Mel Bonis (1858-1937) "Soir-Matin" for Piano Trio, Op.76	An evocative impressionist two movement work which creates the calm of evening and the restless of morning
Mel Bonis (1858-1937) Piano Quartet No.1 in B flat Major, Op.69	Highly praised by Saint Saens, this lovely work is sure to please. Gentle touches of French impressionism.
Alexander Borodin (1833-1887) String Trio for 2 Violins & Cello in g minor	One of Borodin's earliest works based on a famous Russian folk song.
Alexander Borodin (1833-1887) String Quartet No.1 in A Major	A first class work from his mature period with many very original tonal ideas and colors.
Alexander Borodin (1833-1887) String Quartet No.2 in D Major	The 3rd Movt is perhaps the most famous piece he ever wrote, but the rest of the quartet is undeservedly unknown & 1st rate
Alexander Borodin (1833-1887) String Sextet in d minor, Op. Post.	An early, Mendelssohnian work from Borodin's time in Germany with Russian folk melody.
Alexander Borodin (1833-1887) Piano Quintet in c minor	One of the few early works to survive in its entirety, the quintet boasts lovely Russian melodes & fine part writing
Hakon Børresen (1876-1954) String Sextet in G Major, Op.5	Highly praised by Edvard Grieg, a true Nordic sounding sextet with wonderful melodies and find part writing
Enrico Bossi (1861-1925) Piano Trio No.1 in d minor, Op.107	Original. By turns powerful, dramatic and lyrical, it is a fusion of Italian bel canto & German Romanticism
Enrico Bossi (1861-1925) Piano Trio No.2 in D Major, "Trio Sinfonico, Op.123	As the title implies, written on a huge scale. A foundation work of modern Italian music. Very dramatic, romantic.
Pietro Bottesini (1792-1874) Introduzion, Theme & Variations for Fl, Cln & Str Qt	A charming and appealing work intended to showcase the flute and clarinet in the style of Rossini and Donizetti
Francisco Braga (1868-1945) Piano Trio (1905)	A powerful and dramatic late romantic, early modern Brazilian masterwork with echos of the jungle & the bustle of urban life.
Gaetano Braga (1829-1907) Souvenir du Rhin for Cello & Piano	A virtuosic recital or competition piece make a perfect encore. Lovely Italian melodies with technical fireworks
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) String Sextet No.1 in B flat Major, Op.18	We offer this famous sextet in the standard version as well as a superb version for cello and BASS.
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) String Sextet No.2 in G Major, Op.36	We also offer this famous sextet in the standard version as well as a superb version for cello and BASS.
Johannes Brahms/Theodore Kirchner Piano Trio arrangement of String Sextet No.1 Op.18	Brahms asked Kirchner to make this fine arrangement, once more famous and more performed than the original.
Johannes Brahms/Theodore Kirchner Piano Trio arrangement of String Sextet No.2, Op.36	Ditto for work. It was done at Brahms' request & for a long time was more famous & more performed than the original.
Jan Brandts Buys (1868-1933) String Quartet in c minor, Op.19	Recommended by critics for both concert & home. Very appealing late-romantic, early modern work.
Jan Brandts Buys (1868-1933) Suite in the Ancient Style for String Quartet, Op.23	A charming, light work, finely written with no technical difficulties that pays tribute to the baroque & classical eras
Jan Brandts Buys (1868-1933) Romantische Serenade for String Quartet, Op.25	Lovely early 20th century Central European impressionist masterpiece where the viola shines throughout.
Johannes van Bree (1801-1857) String Quartet No.3 in d minor	Mid Romantic work which takes Mendelssohn for its inspiration. Excellent part-writing with fetching melodies
Tomás Bretón (1850-1923) Piano Trio in E Major	An amalgam of the early Viennese romantics fused to late French romanticism. Fine part writing and melodies.
Tomás Bretón (1850-1923) String Quartet in D Major	Combines the influences of the Vienna classics with Bruckner, the French impressionists & Spanish melody.
Jean Baptiste Bréval (1756-1825) Cello Sonata in G Major (1787)	Here is very good work from the end of the French Classical period which shows off the cello with elegance.
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Phantasie for String Quartet in f minor (1902)	Prize-winning work which pioneered the new, emerging early 20th century British style of writing.
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Cherry Ripe for String Quartet (1916)	Based on an English folksong. Tremendous showcase for String Quartet. Imaginative & captivating.
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Sally in Our Alley for String Quartet (1916)	A romantic, lovely short work based on an English folksong. Combines traditional with modern approach
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Three Idylls for String Quartet	Short tone poems tonally far ahead of their time, with elements of the blues and Latin music.
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Three Novelletten for String Quartet	Finely drawn character pieces, drawing on many moods, at times very modern at others quite romantic.
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) String Quartet No.1 in e minor (1906)	Highly original, full of passion, drama and fresh ideas, Bridge's use of chromaticism is very telling
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) String Sextet in E flat Major (1912)	A Post-Brahmsian work, combining English melody with touches of French impressionism. Power and impressive work
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Three Miniatures Nos. 1-3 for Piano Trio	Superb short character pieces of charming simplicity & lovely melodies, perfect little encores or as a short work
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Three Miniatures Nos. 4-6 for Piano Trio	A sad Romance, a jaunty Intermezzo and a brilliant, upbeat Saltarello make up this set of little gems.
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Three Miniatures Nos. 7-9 for Piano Trio	Brilliantly written cameos each of which could serve as a superb encore or together as a short concert work.
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Phantasy for Piano Quartet in f# minor (1910)	Considered one of the finest works ever composed for the Cobbett Competitions. An outstanding concert piece.
Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Piano Quintet in d minor (1912)	Dramatic and powerful, the music speaks with Bridge's own voice. Fine part-writing and effective themes.
Hans von Bronsart (1830-1913) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.1	Liszt called it one of the best works of its time (1856). An original, fresh, dramatic and powerful mid Romantic work.
Max Bruch (1838-1920) Piano Trio in c minor, Op.5	A youthful work full of lovely melodies and dramatic episodes. Originally conceived. Grateful to play.
Max Bruch (1838-1920) String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.9	Fine mid-romantic era work with appealing melodies and lots of excitement. In the Mendelssohnian tradition.
Max Bruch (1838-1920) String Quartet No.2 in E Major, Op.10	Unjustly over looked first rate mid romantic era work. Mendelssohnian but very original rhythms and themes.
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) String Quartet in c minor	This fine quartet shows how Bruckner's roots were firmly in the classics. Excellent part writing and good melodies.
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) String Quintet (2Vla) in F Major	A unique masterpiece within the literature. Paralleling the grandeur of his symphonic works.
Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Intermezzo for String Quintet (2Vla) in d minor	This little gem was composed on the request of the famous violinist who asked Bruckner for a string quintet.
Franciszek Brzeziński (1867-1944) Violin Sonata in D major, Op.6	A lovely and very original work combining neo-romanticism with the modernist trends of the early 20th century (1909)
August Bungert (1845-1915) Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.18	Awarded first prize by Brahms & Volkmann, this fine work is filled with wonderful melodies & fine part writing.
Norbert Burgmüller (181-=1836) String Quartet No.4 in a minor, Op.14	An incredible quartet with tonalities way ahead of its time (1889). A masterwork from the post romantic period.
Adolf Busch (1866-1924) Serenade for String Quartet, Op.14	A very appealing neo-classical work. Excellent part-writing and not at all difficult to play. Good for concert and for amateurs.
Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.19	A work of great breadth. By turns brooding, heroic and humorous. This is a clever and winning work.
Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) String Quartet No.2 in d minor, Op.26	An incredible quartet with tonalities way ahead of its time (1889). A masterwork from the post romantic period.
Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) Serenata for Cello & Piano, Op.34	A charming, lyrical work which shows off the cello to good effect and which would make a fine shorter recital choice
Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) Kleine Suite for Cello & Piano, Op.23	No little suite as the title suggests but a full length tribute to Bach by one of his greatest interpreters. A rectial selection
Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) Violin Sonata No.1 in e minor, Op.29	An important work in the Austro-German romantic tradition which definitely belongs in the recital hall.
Ferruccio Busoni (1866-1924) Violin Sonata No.2 in e minor, Op.36a	A work, which though rooted in traditional tonality, begins to point in a new direction leaving romanticism behind.

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