Composers A to G
(Click on composer's name for details & soundbites)
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Elfrida Andrée (1841-1929) Piano Quintet in e minor |
A fine work in the tradition of Mendelssohn and Schumann. Deserves concert performance. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Jan Levoslav Bella (1843-1936) |
A highly original-sounding masterpiece with advanced tonalities for its time (1871) and exotic touches. |
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Jan Levoslav Bella (1843-1936) String Quartet No.4 in B flat Major |
Though from the late Romantic period, it has its own special sound and rhythms, giving it a fresh quality. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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String Trio No.2 in c minor, Op.85 No.2 |
Good part writing, exciting, appealing melodies. Valuable mid romantic period addition to repertoire. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trio in D (2 Vlns & Vc) "El Fandango" |
Perhaps the best trio Boccherini wrote for this combination complete with an exciting Spanish fandango. |
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Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trio in f minor (2 Vlns & Vc), Op.34 No.1 |
Every 2 Violin & Cello ensemble looking for a first rate work for this combination should consider this one. |
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String Trio in G Major (2 Vlns & Vc), Op.34 No.2 |
From the same set as the above and just as good. Great part writing with true Boccherini melodies. |
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Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Trio in Eb Major (2 Vlns & Vc), Op.34 No.3 |
Another fine work from this set, well worth having for ensembles seeking trios for this combination. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) String Sextet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.23 No.2, G.454 |
Quite possibly the first string sextet ever composed. Exellent treatment of all of the voices, lovely melodies. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 qts |
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Carl Bohm (1844-1920) "Trout" Piano Trio Op.330 No.2 |
A light, charming piano trio which quotes the theme from Schubert's famous quintet. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Jan Brandts Buys (1868-1933) Romantische Serenade for String Quartet |
Lovely early 20th century Central European impressionist masterpiece where the viola shines throughout. |
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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. |
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Tomás Bretón (1850-1923) String Quartet in D Major |
Combines the influences of the Vienna classics with Bruckner, the French impressionists & Spanish melody. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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String Quintet (2Vla) in F Major |
A unique masterpiece within the literature. Paralleling the grandeur of his symphonic works. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Piano Trio in f minor, Op.14 |
Superb example of early Russian modernism, with its roots in Tchaikovsky but with French impressionism too. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Piano Quartet in a minor, Op.31 |
A wonderful fusion of Scriabin and French impressionism and other modern tendancies. Enticing & individualistic. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Piano Quintet, Op.28 |
Unique in the piano quintet literature. Nothing else sounds like it. Full of magical moments. A first clast fine work. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) String Quartet in f# minor, Op.23 |
The father of Russian modernism. This original sounding quartet ingeniously combines Russian and French styles. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) String Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola & 2 Cellos, Op.16 |
Highly individualistic and original, this is a first rate and major addition to the 2 cello string quintet literature |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Violin Sonata No.1 in b minor, Op.15 |
A big work combining elements of French impressionism with Russian melody and Wagnerian tonalities.H |
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Charles Wakefield Cadman (1881-1946) Piano Trio in D Major, Op.56 |
Anticipates Gershwin, uses Ragtime motifs, beautiful melodies with excellent part-writing. Hear the soundbites. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) String Qt No.1 in g minor--World Premiere Edition |
This original, prize winning work introduced American melodies 25 years before Dvorak visited America. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) String Qt in C MajorNo.2--World Premiere Edition |
Premiered to tumultuous acclaim, this masterpiece is full of wonderful "can do" American optimism. 1st class work. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) String Quartet No.4 in e minor |
An impressive composition using native American melodies in the tradition of Dvorak's American Quartet. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) String Quartet No.5 in d minor |
One of the most important American string quartets written during the last part of the 19th century. |
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Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) Piano Trio No.1 in g minor, Op.11 |
A sparkling work full of Gallic wit, with lovely melodies & fine part writing. A welcome addition to the repertoire. |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major |
With its unorthodox rhythms, exotic Spanish Scherzo & Mendelssohnian elves dance trio, a very unusual work. |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quartet No.3 in d minor |
Perhaps no other contemporary quartet so closely approaches the profundity of Beethoven's. A masterpiece. |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quartet No.6 in a minor |
Idiomatic and original, combining Italian lyricism, French drama and Germanic structure. A very effective work. |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quintet (2Vc) in e minor |
Inexplicably unknown masterpiece with a second cello part the equal of the first. Tuneful and exciting. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Quintet for Clarinet & String Quartet in f# minor |
A true masterpiece. Certainly one of the finest clarinet quintets ever written. In the tradition of Dvorak. |
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Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) String Trio (2 Vlns & Vc), Op.4 No.1-3 |
From a set regarded as the beginning of chamber music as we know it. Excellent part writing. Fine baroque works. |
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Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) String Trio (2 Vlns & Vc), Op.4 No.4-6 |
As mentioned above these are historically important works but also an excellent addition to the repertoire. |
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Jean Cras (1879-1932) Piano Trio |
A very original and interesting work. Cras combines music of the sea with updated baroque forms. |
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Jean Cras (1879-1932) String Trio |
An extraordinary, unique modern masterpiece for string trio of the highest originality. Hear the sound-bites. |
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Nancy Dalberg (1881-1949) String Quartet No.2 in g minor |
A fine modern work which extends traditional tonality toward its outer limits without breaking its bounds. |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet in g minor, Op.56 No.2 |
Modeled on those of Reicha but written for Everyman and not just virtuoso players. Good part writing for all. |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet in C Major, Op.68 No.2 |
Mozartian chromaticism and melodies grace this elegant and charming work for winds. |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet in d minor, Op.68 No.3 |
Eminently playable, with appealing melodies & fine part-writing. Leaves little to be desired for this type of work |
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Félicien David (1810-1876) Piano Trio No.2 in d minor |
Called the link between Onslow & Saint-Saëns, here a captivating gem from the early French romantic period. |
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Félicien David (1810-1876) Piano Trio No.3 in c minor |
This is truly a masterwork from the early French romantic period. Lovely melodies and fine part-writing. |
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Otto Dessoff (1835-1892) String Quartet in F Major, Op.7 |
A warm and genial mid-late Romantic work by a close friend of Brahms. |
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Otto Dessoff (1835-1892) String Quintet (2Vc) in G Major, Op.10 |
This fine work could well be mistaken as having been penned by Brahms himself. |
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Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928) String Quartet No.1, Op.21 |
This easy, fun to play quartet is an audience pleaser by the man sometimes called the Romanian Mendelssohn. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Trio in D Major |
A typical representative or the early Vienna Classical style showing the influence of Haydn. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.1 in D Major |
On a par with Haydn's Op.33 Quartets. An excellent example from the middle Vienna Classical period. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.3 in G Major |
An work which straddles the Mannheim period and the early Viennese Classical era. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.5 in E flat Major |
Like his first quartet, this work is a good choice where an alternative program selection to Haydn or Mozart is sought |
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Ignacy Dobrzynski (1807-1867) String Quintet No.1 (2Vc or 2Vla) in F Major, Op.20 |
In the tradition of Onslow & Spohr and just as good. Finishes with a very attractive Polacca movement. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) Violin Sonata in c# minor, Op.21 |
In the tradition of the late romantic Central European master sonata. Tuneful & dramatic, 1st class all the way. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) String Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.7 |
Full of charm and Viennese elegance. Original use of tone color which incorporates several exotic touches. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) String Quartet No.2 in D flat Major, Op.15 |
One of the greatest, if not the greatest post-Brahmsian romantic string quartets. Hear the sound-bites for yourself. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) String Quartet No.3 in a minor, Op.33 |
Written between the two World Wars, this work shows Dohnanyi treating tonality in new and modern ways. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) Piano Quintet No.1 in c minor, Op.1 |
Brahms called it a masterpiece & insisted on playing the piano part at its successful premiere. An outstanding work |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.18 in e minor |
An operatic gem in fine string quartet style from one of the great Italian masters of melody. |
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Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860) String Quintet (2Vc) in d minor, Op.134 |
A tuneful, dramatic and exciting early Romantic work in the style of Onslow and Spohr. |
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Felix Draeseke (1835-1913) String Quartet No.2 in e minor, Op.35 |
Brucknerian, multi-faceted with good part-writing, fine melodies and great care in the development of themes. |
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Felix Draeseke (1835-1913) String Quartet No.3 in c sharp minor, Op.66 |
A first class, late romantic work. Excellent part-writing, attractive melodies and some unusual & original ideas. |
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Franz Drdla (1868-1944) 3 Hungarian Dances for Piano Quintet, Op.30 No.4 |
One of the most famous and effective salon works of its time. In the style of Liszt & Brahms' Hungarian music. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Piano Trio No.1 in c minor |
A classical example of French romanticism, by turns elegant, gay, sophisticated and dramatic. A superb work. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Piano Trio No.2 in e minor |
A work of lofty inspiration and delicacy of expression, yet full of Gallic wit and elegance. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Promenade Sentimentale for Piano Trio |
A lovely, highly romantic character piece, from one of the great masters of the French Romantic movement |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Piano Quartet in a minor |
A masterwork of late French romanticism in the tradition of Saint-Saens, dramatic with fine melodies. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Quintet for Piano, Winds & Strings in F Major |
Lovely late French romantic work with original scoring and distinctive use of instrumental timber. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Quintet for Piano, Winds & Strings in F Major |
Lovely late French romantic work with original scoring and distinctive use of instrumental timber. |
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Thomas Dunhill (1877-1946) Phantasy Trio for Violin, Viola & Piano in Eb, Op.36 |
Beautiful work for this under served ensemble. By turns pastoral, lyrical and dramatic. Fine part-writing. |
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Thomas Dunhill (1877-1946) Piano Quartet in b minor, Op.16 |
A first rate late romantic gem which should be in the repertoire. Excellent part-writing and appealing melodies |
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Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812) Quintet for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass, Op.41 |
Written for the same instrumentation as the Trout some 2 decades before it! Sounding of the Viennese Classics. |
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Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Cypresses for String Quartets |
10 superb love songs for string quartet. Highly romantic, at times quite dramatic. These are little masterworks. |
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Anton Eberl (1765-1807) Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano, Op.36 |
No one had more works passed off as Mozart's than Eberl & this lovely trio sounds like the master |
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Georges Enescu (1881-1955) Violin Sonata No.2 in f minor, Op.6 |
Enescu called it the first work in which he found his own voice. Highly original with Romanian folk melodies. |
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Georges Enescu (1881-1955) String Octet in C Major, Op.7 |
A huge, epic masterwork combining late romanticism with emerging polytonality for an astounding tonal result. |
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Joseph Eybler (1765-1846) Str Quintet for 2Vln, Vla, Vc & Kb in D, Op.6 No1 |
A charming, very tuneful Viennese Classical work in concertante style with fine part writing for all. |
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Philipp Fahrbach, Jr. (1843-1884) Im Kahlenberger Dörfl, Op.340 for Piano Trio |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of the most famous and charming dances from Vienna's third waltz dynasty. |
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Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) Trio in e, Op.45 for Flute/Violin, Cello & Piano |
Superb in either version. A top flight romantic work from arguably the best woman composer of the 19th century. |
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Friedrich Fesca (1789-1826) String Quartet No.2 in f# minor, Op.1 No.2 |
His tuneful music was admired by Weber & Spohr and provides an excellent alternative to Haydn or Mozart. |
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Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950) Piano Trio in f minor, Op. Post. |
A fine work from the contemporary of Dvorak & Smetana who began using Czech melodies before they did. |
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Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950) Piano Quartet in e minor, Op. 11 |
Powerful. Very originally constructed with linking of thematic material. Hailed as first class by the critics. |
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Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950) Piano Quintet in D Major, Op.42 |
Unique tone color in both versions--piano, winds & srings & standard piano quintet. Charming, captivating melodies |
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Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950) String Quartet in G Major, Op.8 |
Here you will find an engaging and pioneering work complete with fetching Czech melodies and rhythms. |
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Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950) Theme & Variations for String Quartet |
One of the few worthwhile stand-alone Theme & Variations written for String Quartet. |
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Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983) String Quartet No.1 in a minor |
A real find. Ukrainian master composer. The first of 3 superb works for string quartet. Powerful and fresh. |
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Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983) String Quartet No.2 in D Major |
A towering, monumental work which won the U.S.S.R. State Prize. As fine as Shostakovich's Quartet No.8! |
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Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983) String Quartet No.3 in G Major |
From the simplest Ukrainian folk-tune he builds a staggering colossus. Exordinarily fine. |
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Arthur Foote (1853-1937) String Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op.4 |
A dramatic and appealing work combining the influence of Schumann & Mendelssohn with his own original ideas. |
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Arthur Foote (1853-1937) Tema & Variazione for Str Qt (Qt.No2), Op.32 |
The only movement he published from his 2nd Qt. He did not want this magnificent & big set of variations to die. |
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Arthur Foote (1853-1937) Piano Trio No.1 in c minor, Op.5 |
This mid-late romantic period trio unquestionably belongs in the concert repertoire. Superb from start to finish. |
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Arthur Foote (1853-1937) Piano Trio No.2 in B flat Major, Op.65 |
Another masterwork, this time in the idiom of the post-romantics. Original, tuneful & bracing. |
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Arthur Foote (1853-1937) Piano Quartet in C Major, Op.23 |
A piano quartet of the first rank. Fun to play, an audience pleaser, excellent part-writing and good melodies. |
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Arthur Foote (1853-1937) Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.38 |
An extremely fine work by an important American composer. Many say as good as the Brahms and Dvorak. |
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César Franck (1822-1890) Piano Trio No.2, Op.1 No.2 "Trio de Salon" |
Lovely work so titled by the composer not because it was a drawing room piece but because of its intimate nature. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) Cello Sonata No.1 in D Major, Op.6 |
This lovely work, a valuable addition to the cello sonata repertoire, could pass for Mendelssohn's 3rd cello sonata. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) Cello Sonata No.2 in F Major, Op.42 |
In the tradition of Mendelssohn. A wonderful addition to the mid-romantic cello sonata repertoire. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) Violin Sonata No.1 in c minor, Op.19 |
Along with Schumann's, this is the first important violin sonata since Beethoven. A first class recital piece. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) Violin Sonata No.2 in A Major, Op.23 |
A fine mid-romantic era sonata full of appealing melodies deserving a place in the recital hall. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) Violin Sonata No.3 in E Major, Op.60 |
Another first rate sonata which ought to be heard in recital and which will also appeal to amateurs. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) Piano Trio No.1 in e minor, Op.11 |
Lovely melodies, original ideas and good part writing create a first class mid-romantic work. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) Piano Trio No.4 in D Major, Op.58 |
Lovely, lilting tunes and fine part writing makes this a romantic era work to interest pros & amateurs alike. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) Piano Quintet in D Major, Op.45 |
Filled with lovely melodies reminiscent of Mendelssohn and Schubert with excellent and effective part-writing. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) String Quartet No.1 in f minor, Op.49 |
Turbulent and full of passion. Takes Mendelssohns Op.13 and Beethoven's Op.95 as its models. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) String Quartet No.2, Op.54-World Premiere Edition |
Modeled on Beethoven's Harp Quartet, this work shows Franck's superb compositional talent. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) String Quartet No.3 in c minor, Op.55 |
Explosive and dramatic. A fresh-sounding quartet from the mid-romantic period by a very good composer. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) String Sextet No.1 in Eb Major, Op.41 |
This sparkling and Mendelssohnian sextet is full of gorgeous melodies with fresh and original ideas. |
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Eduard Franck (1817-1893) String Sextet No.2 in D Major, Op.50 |
Another superb sextet which belongs in the concert hall and which amateurs will treasure. |
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Richard Franck (1858-1938) Piano Trio No.1 in b minor, Op.20 |
Archetypical German mid romantic period music, by turns dramatic and lyrical, this work plays extremely well. |
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Richard Franck (1858-1938) Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.32 |
A late romantic masterwork for piano trio. Rich and warm-blooded melodies in the tradition of Brahms. |
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Richard Franck (1858-1938) Piano Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.33 |
Lyrical, exciting and very romantic, this beautiful work is great fun to play and presents no technical difficulties |
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Richard Franck (1858-1938) Piano Quartet No.2 in E Major, Op.41 |
Hailed by critics as a poetic masterwork, this highly romantic work is very satisfying to play. |
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Richard Franck (1858-1938) Violin Sonata No.1 in D Major, Op.14 |
Full of lovely themes and fine part-writing, this is a valuable addition to the romantic violin sonata literature |
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Richard Franck (1858-1938) Violin Sonata No.2 in c minor, Op.35 |
A first class work which unquestionably belongs in the recital hall. Pleasing melodies. A very satisfying work. |
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Carl Frühling (1868-1937) |
A lovely late romantic work. Genial and lush bringing Brahms to mind. Essential work for this ensemble. |
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Carl Frühling (1868-1937) Piano Quintet in f sharp minor, Op.30 |
Definitely qualifies as unjustly forgotten masterpiece. Late romantic, powerful with rich melodies, great part-writing |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) String Trio in A Major, Op.94 |
Post-Brahmsian, and without doubt, one of the masterworks of the string trio literature. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) String Quartet No.1 in E Major, Op.58 |
Charming and graceful. The subtle harmonic and rhythmic interplay & fine part writing makes this an attractive work. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) String Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.62 |
Much like his first quartet, it is charming and elegant with fine part writing and appealing melodic ideas. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) String Quartet No.3 in C Major, Op.71 |
A late romantic masterwork with great originality, excellent part-writing and appealing melodies. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) String Quartet No.4 in A Major, Op.106 |
Another masterwork in which Fuchs combines a rich tonal palette with great rhythmic originality. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) 7 Fantasy Pieces for Violin, Viola & Piano, Op.57 |
In the front rank of works of this genre, beautiful tone color and highly emotive. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) Clarinet Quintet in E flat Major, Op.102 |
A work which stands alongside the very best of this genre. Tonally in the tradition of Brahms & the late Romantic era. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) Piano Trio No.1 in C Major, Op.22 |
This work so impressed Brahms that he decided to try his hand at one again. Noble, full-blooded and heroic. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) Piano Trio No.2 in B flat Major, Op.72 |
A marvelous work which belongs in the repertoire but not at all hard to play and should interest amateurs as well. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) Piano Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op.15 |
A youthful work from the mid-late Romantic period full of fire and vigor. Lovely melodies, highly effective. |
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Robert Fuchs (1847-1927) Piano Quartet No.2 in b minor, Op.75 |
Very late romantic masterwork for piano quartet. Richly written with fine melodies and original ideas. |
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Niels Gade (1817-1890) Five Novelletten for Piano Trio, Op.29 |
Five superb, romantic character pieces, each different in the tradition of Schumann and Kirchner. |
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Niels Gade (1817-1890) String Octet in F Major, Op.17 |
A Mendelssohnian tribute. Poetic and charming, a worthwhile addition to this scanty repertoire. |
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Hans Gal (1890-1987) String Quartet No.1 in f minor, Op.16 |
Excellent 20th century late tonal work by a master composer whose works deserve to be better known. |
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Hans Gal (1890-1987) Variations for Piano Trio, Op.9 |
24 wonderful variations on a Viennese folk melody. Can serve as a short program work or longer encore. |
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Vincent Gambaro (17??0-18??) Wind Quartet in E flat Major, Op.4 No.1 |
Viennese Classical Era Wind Quartet for Flute, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon. Fine melodies, solos for all. |
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Franz Xaver Gebel (1787-1843) String Quintet No.1 (2Vc) in e minor, Op.20 |
Powerful and stormy, but also full of lovely melodies. Reminds one of Beethoven from his early period. |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) String Quartet Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.25 |
Mid-late romantic quartet with gorgeous melodies and a very exciting Rondo all'Ongarese (Hungarian) finale. |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) |
A powerful & tonally rich quartet, full of drive & force from a Brahms contemporary. The sound-bites tell the story. |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) String Quartet Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.51 |
In the form of a fantasy quartet. Beautifully crafted and original in conception. |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) String Quartet Quartet No.4 in e minor, Op.66 |
A big and dramatic, first rate late romantic work. Engaging themes and fine part-writing. |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) String Quartet Quartet No.5 in A Major, Op.83 |
A superb post-brahmsian masterwork. Combines unusual rhythmic and tonal effects make for a lasting impression. |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) Piano Trio No.2 in B Major, Op.37 |
A superb trio from the romantic period from a master composer of great melodic gifts and technical ability. |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) Piano Quartet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.6 |
First class mid-romantic era work. Combines Mendelssohnian excitement with touches of Rossini |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) Piano Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.47 |
An mid-late romantic masterwork. Brahmsian but with more creative treatment & combination of the voices. |
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Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916) Piano Quintet No.1 in d minor, Op.35 |
Has to be one of the greatest piano quintets unjustly forgotten. As good as the greats, hear the sound-bites. |
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Felice Giardini (1716-1796) String Trio Nos. 7 & 11 |
Giardini's trios along, with those of Boccherini, rank with the very best written before Mozart's Divertimento. |
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Felice Giardini (1716-1796) String Trio Nos. 8 & 12 |
Two charming trios which combine the concertante style with that of the Mannheim composers. Good parts for all. |
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Felice Giardini (1716-1796) String Trio Nos. 9 & 10 |
Two more engaging works from the transitional Mannheim era. Concertante with solos for each voice. |
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Louis Glass (1864-1936) String Sextet in G Major, Op.15 |
An original sounding work with early modern Nordic tonal tendancies. Fine part writing with good melodies.T |
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Alexander Glazunov (1865-1931) String Quintet (2 Vc) in A Major, Op.39 |
Rich Russian tonal color, highly romantic, great part-writing. One of the best for this combination |
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Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956) |
Gliere made his name with this Quartet. Rich Russian melodies, mesmerizing rhythms, superb part writing. |
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Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956) String Quartet No.2 in g minor, Op.20 |
Dedicated to Rimsky-Korsakov, this quartet is an homage to both him & Borodin. Exotic with wonderful tone color. |
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Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956) String Quartet No.3 in d minor, Op.67 |
A masterwork from the important early Soviet (1927) era illustrative of the development of Russian music. |
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Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956) String Sextet No.1 in c minor, Op.1 |
Awarded the Glinka Prize by Rimsky Korsakov & Glazunov. A superb sextet, rich, dramatic, & very exciting. |
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Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956) String Sextet No.3 C Major, Op.11 |
One of the glories of Russian chamber music. Richly tonal, full-blooded and exciting. A masterwork of its kind. |
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Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956) String Octet in D Major, Op.5 |
One of the greatest, if not the greatest romantic string octet ever written. Not to be missed by any octet group. |
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Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) Trio Pathétique for Pno, Cln, & Bsn or Vln & Vc |
A little early Romantic gem which sounds equally well in the version for piano and winds or piano and strings. |
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Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) String Quartet No.2 in F Major |
This charming work has themes from Ruslan & Ludmila but was written 12 years before the opera. |
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Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) Sextet for Piano, String Qt & Bass in E flat |
Brimming with gorgeous melodies and good opportunities for all, a fine piece, especially for this rare ensemble. |
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Benjamin Godard (1849-1895) Piano Trio in No.1 g minor, Op.32 |
Full of elan, French Romanticism at its best with lovely melodies and fine part-wriing |
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Benjamin Godard (1849-1895) Four Morceaux for String Trio, Op.5 |
A charming work, beautifully written. An elegant, shorter trio. Any movement could also serve as a fine encore |
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Karl Goepfart (1859-1942) Quartet in d for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet & Bassoon |
This is an appealing, tuneful, light-hearted and playful work in the late romantic style. |
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Hermann Goetz (1840-1876) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.1 |
A highly-charged, unjustly forgotten mid-romantic masterpiece full of fresh and original melodies. |
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Hermann Goetz (1840-1876) Piano Quartet in E Major, Op.6 |
Considered one of the masterpieces of the piano quartet literature. Once a fixture in the concert hall. |
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Hermann Goetz (1840-1876) Quintet for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass, Op.16 |
A fine addition for the Trout instrumentation. Well-written with no great technical difficulties |
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Carl Goldmark (1830-1915) Piano Trio No.2 in e minor, Op.33 |
A superb work which really ought to be returned to the concert stage. Very enjoyable to hear and to play. |
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Carl Goldmark (1830-1915) Piano Quintet No.1 in B flat major, Op.30 |
A big work, full of memorable melodies and great part writing. Should be in the repertoire. |
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Carl Goldmark (1830-1915) Piano Quintet No.2 in c sharp minor, Op.54 |
Combines late Central European romanticism with advanced chromaticism & elements of impressionism. |
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Carl Goldmark (1830-1915) String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.8 |
Typical mid-romantic period work, well written for all of the voices with appealing melodies. |
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Carl Goldmark (1830-1915) String Quintet (2Vc) in a minor, Op.9 |
Tonally rich and full-blooded, this work makes excellent use of both cellos in their lower registers. |
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Carl Goldmark (1830-1915) Suite for Violin & Piano in D Major, Op.11 |
Beautiful melodies, piquant harmonies and rhythms, original--a recital piece par excellence. |
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Charles Gounod (1818-1893) String Quartet in a minor, Op. Post. |
Gallic wit and charm combined with a lightness of touch and a sense of playfulness. |
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Théodore Gouvy (1819-1898) Piano Trio No.2 in a minor, Op.18 |
From Bravura to the dark & foreboding to the comic, you will find it all in this superb and very original piano trio |
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Théodore Gouvy (1819-1898) Piano Trio No.3 in B flat Major, Op.19 |
Another excellent, mid romantic work full of attractive melodies and fresh ideas. |
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Théodore Gouvy (1819-1898) Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.24 |
The Chamber Music Journal calls it a masterwork. Judge for yourself and listen to our sound-bites. |
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Théodore Gouvy (1819-1898) String Quartet No.5 in c minor, Op.68 |
Here you will find solemnity interspersed with pathos and lovely melodies from an important mid romantic. |
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Théodore Gouvy (1819-1898) String Quintet (2Vc) in G Major, Op.55 |
In the scant literature of string quintets for 2 cellos, this is one of the best. Romantic with great melodies |
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String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.33 |
A fresh-sounding, substantial late romantic work with original rhythmic and melodic ideas. |
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Alexander Gretchaninov (1864-1964) String Quartet No.1, Op.2 |
Very Russian. From one of Rimsky's most talented students. A prize-winning, late 19th century romantic gem. |
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Alexander Gretchaninov (1864-1964) String Quartet No.2, Op.70 |
An extraordinary mixture of late Russian romanticism with French impressionism. Very original and engaging. |