Composers A to G

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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.

 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.

 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)

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.

 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 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.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.

 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.

 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.

 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.5 in c minor, Op.80

 Bazzini takes the Italian instrumental idiom and creates a first class work in the great European tradition.

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

 Though from the late Romantic period, it has its own special sound and rhythms, giving it a fresh quality.

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)

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.

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.

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)

String Trio in D (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 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.

Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805)

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.

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.

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.2, G.454

 Quite possibly the first string sextet ever composed. Exellent treatment of all of the voices, lovely melodies.

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 qts

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.

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)

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 Sextet in d minor, Op. Post.

An early, Mendelssohnian work from Borodin's time in Germany with Russian folk melody.

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

Jan Brandts Buys (1868-1933)

Romantische Serenade for String Quartet

 Lovely early 20th century Central European impressionist masterpiece where the viola shines throughout.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jean Cras (1879-1932)

Piano Trio

 A very original and interesting work. Cras combines music of the sea with updated baroque forms.

Jean Cras (1879-1932)

String Trio

 An extraordinary, unique modern masterpiece for string trio of the highest originality. Hear the sound-bites.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

  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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

   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.

   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.

  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.

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.

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

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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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

  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.

  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.

  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.

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.

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

  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.

  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.

  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

  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.

  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.

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.

   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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950)

Theme & Variations for String Quartet

 One of the few worthwhile stand-alone Theme & Variations written for String Quartet.

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.

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!

Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983)

String Quartet No.3 in G Major

 From the simplest Ukrainian folk-tune he builds a staggering colossus. Exordinarily fine.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

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.

  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.

  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. 

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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. 

  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. 

  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.

  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.  

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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

  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.

  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

  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.

  Carl Frühling (1868-1937)

Trio for Clarinet ( or Vln), Cello & Piano in a, Op.40

 A lovely late romantic work. Genial and lush bringing Brahms to mind. Essential work for this ensemble.

  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

  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.  

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.  

  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.

  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.

  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. 

  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. 

  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.  

  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.  

  Niels Gade  (1817-1890)

String Octet in F Major, Op.17

 A Mendelssohnian tribute. Poetic and charming, a worthwhile addition to this scanty repertoire.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

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.

  Friedrich Gernsheim (1839-1916)

 String Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.31

 A powerful & tonally rich quartet, full of drive & force from a Brahms contemporary. The sound-bites tell the story.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  Felice Giardini (1716-1796)

 String Trio Nos. 9 & 10

 Two more engaging works from the transitional Mannheim era. Concertante with solos for each voice.

  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

  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

  Reinhold Gliere (1875-1956)

 String Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.2

 Gliere made his name with this Quartet. Rich Russian melodies, mesmerizing rhythms, superb part writing.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

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

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

  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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

  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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Hermann Grädener (1844-1929)

String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.33

 A fresh-sounding, substantial late romantic work with original rhythmic and melodic ideas.

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.

Alexander Gretchaninov (1864-1964)

String Quartet No.2, Op.70

 An extraordinary mixture of late Russian romanticism with French impressionism. Very original and engaging.

 

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