Composers H to M
(Click on composer's name for details & soundbites)
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Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) Piano Quintet in f minor |
By turns dramatic and elegant and at times suffused with an exotic French perfume. An early modern masterwork. |
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Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-1847) Piano Trio in d minor, Op.11 |
A surprising find and beautiful romantic trio by Felix's older sister. |
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Piano Trio in a minor, Op.24 |
Praised by Schumann, this fine work is full of lovely melodies, excitement and drama. First class all the way. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Trio No.1 in A Major, Op.27 No.1 |
Though it was unusual for Brahms to publicly praise anyone else's work, he praised H's rich and original trio. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Trio No.2 in F Major, Op.27 No.2 |
This string trio along with its companion No.1, must be considered one of the best from the Romantic era. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Quartet No.2 in g minor, Op.42 No.1 |
Influenced by Brahms, yet extraordinarily original and fresh-sounding. First rate from start to finish. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Piano Trio No.2 in d minor, Op.36 |
A big, late romantic work of the first order. It belongs in the concert repertoire, a shame that is has been ignored |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.1 in G Major, Op.12 |
A fine early romantic piano trio by the great pianist who was Mozart's only full-time composition student. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.2 in F Major, Op.22 |
A first rate work full of lovely melodies and concluding with a very exciting Rondo alla Turc |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.3 in Eb Major, Op.35 |
Very Mozartian in conception and structure. Elegant and concise with lovely melodies. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.4 G Major, Op.65 |
Standing squarely between between the late classics and the early romantics, this brilliant work incorporates both. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.6 in Eb flat major, Op.93 |
Hummel advances further into the Romantic movement with a work somewhat reminiscent of the Archduke. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.7 in Eb flat major, Op.96 |
Hummel's last trio with brilliant writing for all including an exciting Rondo alla Russa finale. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Quintet for Piano, Vln, Vla, Cello & Bass, Op.87 |
An exciting work, and one of the few, that can be played for the same instrumentation as Schubert's Trout Quintet. |
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William Hurlstone (1876-1906) Piano Trio in G Major (1905) |
A real masterwork of the late romantic era. Fresh and original themes. Superb part-writing, fun to play. |
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Henry Holden Huss (1862-1953) Piano Trio in d minor, Op.23 World Premiere Edition |
A late Romantic masterwork of the first order written by one of the best American composers of his generation. |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) Trio in Bb for Clarinet (or Violin), Cello & Piano, Op.29 |
A masterwork for this combination of instruments. Gallic, original with brilliant part-writing |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) String Sextet in B flat Major, Op.92 |
An important addition to the sextet literature, a bright and attractive, modern French work. |
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Salomon Jadassohn (1831-1902) Piano Trio No.4 in c minor, Op.85 |
A late romantic masterpiece by an unjustly forgotten composer. Superb throughout. |
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Salomon Jadassohn (1831-1902) Piano Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.77 |
Another outstanding late romantic work. Rich tonalities and fine part writing fill this top notch piano quartet. |
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Salomon Jadassohn (1831-1902) Piano Quintet No.3 in g minor, Op.126 |
Again, a masterpiece by one of the most unjustly neglected composers of the romantic period. |
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Louis-Emmanuel Jadin (1768-1853) String Quartet No.2 in f minor |
A work of the French revolutionary period combining the early classical style with some romantic tendencies. |
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Joseph Jongen (1873-1953) String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.3 |
Massive, Gallic, powerful, monumental, prize-winning, masterpiece--all have been used to describe this quartet. |
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Joseph Jongen (1873-1953) String Quartet No.2 in A Major, Op.50 |
A first rate work which would be an excellent program alternative to either the Debussy or the Ravel quartets. |
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Joseph Jongen (1873-1953) Piano Trio No.1 in b minor, Op.10 |
Another big, powerful work with all of the same qualities as his string quartet. A work of the first rank. |
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Paul Juon (1872-1940) Piano Trio No.1 in a minor, Op.17 |
An important and interesting work illustrative of post Tchaikovsky Russian romanticism. |
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Trio Caprice (Piano Trio No.2), Op.39 |
A powerful and emotional tone poem for piano trio combining German Jugendstil with Russian folk melody. |
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Paul Juon (1872-1940) Piano Trio No.3 in G Major, Op.60 |
This trio illustrates why Juon was regarded as the missing link between Tchaikovsky & Stravinsky, |
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Paul Juon (1872-1940) Four Trio Miniatures, Op.18/24 |
Little gems of the late romantic literature. Can be played by either Clarinet or Violin, Cello or Viola and Piano |
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Paul Juon (1872-1940) Rhapsodie for Piano Quartet, Op.37 |
A powerful and dramatic large scale work based on the Nordic saga Gosta Berling. In a very late Romantic idiom. |
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Paul Juon (1872-1940) Octet for Piano, Winds & Strings, Op.27 |
A first rate work for this unusual combination which straddles the romantic and neo-classical periods. |
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Paul Juon (1872-1940) String Quartet No.1 in D Major, Op.5 |
A first rate Russian romantic quartet, highly original and tinged with modernism. An advance on Taneyev. |
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Robert Kahn (1865-1951) Trio for Clarinet (Violin), Cello & Piano in g, Op.45 |
An late romantic masterwork. Lovely melodies, excellent part-writing & brilliant use of instrumental color. |
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Robert Kahn (1865-1951) Trio Serenade for 9 ensembles Op.73 |
A lovely late romantic work which can be played by trios for strings & piano, winds & piano or winds, strings & piano |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) String Quartet No.1, Op.53 No.1 |
As one might expect where a Beethoven Late Quartet is the inspiration, this is a profound and magnificent work. |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) Three Waltzes for String Quartet, Op.73 |
These 3 lovely concert waltzes are perhaps the finest of their kind. Professionals & Amateurs will enjoy them. |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) Piano Trio No.1 in D Major, Op.3 |
A classically inspired trio with Beethovian structure and Schbertian melody. Fine part writing no tech difficulties |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) Piano Trio No.6 in A Major, Op.65 No.1 |
Unjustly forgotten romantic masterwork of the first order. Original ideas with lovely melodies and fine writing. |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) Piano Trio No.7 in g Major, Op.65 No.2 |
Here is another very fine mid-late romantic trio with attractive melodies and masterful part-writing. |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) Piano Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.43 |
One of the best mid 19th century works for piano quartet. Great melodies, excitement & fine part-writing. Must hear. |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) Piano Quartet No.2 in E major, Op.44 |
Another top-notch romantic era piano quartet by a master composer. Appealing melodies and grateful parts for all. |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) Piano Quintet No.1 in A Major, Op.75 |
No overstatement to claim this quintet is as good as those of Brahms and Dvorak. Superbly conceived. Must hear. |
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Friedrich Kiel (1821-1885) Piano Quintet No.2 in c minor, Op.76 |
Kiel's two piano quintets are as good as any ever written for this combination. Another big masterwork. |
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Wilhelm Kienzl (1857-1941) String Quartet No.1, Op.22 |
A dramatic, compelling work fusing the language of Schumann with the programmatic tendencies of Wagner. |
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Theodor Kirchner (1823-1903) Serenade for Piano Trio |
A short and highly lyrical character piece by the acknowledged master of this form. A perfect encore. |
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Theodor Kirchner (1823-1903) Four Short Works for Piano Trio |
Four lovely character pieces each with a different mood, lively or reflective, but always beautiful. Not to be missed. |
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Theodor Kirchner (1823-1903) Seven Character Pieces for Piano Trio |
The Master of the Miniature shows why he garnered this name. You will fine none better than these littel gems. |
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Friedrich Koch (1862-1927) Woodland Idyll-3 Character Pieces for Piano Trio |
These 3 pieces make up an evocative and emotive tone poem with excellent part writing for piano trio. |
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Zoltan Kodály (1882-1967) Intermezzo for String Trio |
Dating from the time (1905) Kodaly began to collect Hungarian folk melodies, it shows the effects. |
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Zoltan Kodály (1882-1967) String Quartet No.1 in c, Op.2 |
Master-quartet which combines original Hungarian folk melody with modern harmonies. |
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Hans Koessler (1853-1926) Trio Suite for Piano, Violin & Viola (or cello) |
Few if any works for this combination can match the excellence of this. 1st time alternate Vc part available. |
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Hans Koessler (1853-1926) String Quintet (2 Violas) in d minor |
One of the great late Romantic masterworks for this combination. The equal of the Brahms quintets. |
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Hans Koessler (1853-1926) String Sextet in f minor |
It is not hyperbole to say that this sextet is as good as any including Brahms' two master works. Hear the soundbites. |
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Alexander Kopylov (1854-1911) String Quartet No.1 in G, Op.15 |
A typically late 19th cent. very Russian-sounding quartet by one of Korsakov's best students. An appealing work. |
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Franz Krommer (1759-1831) String Quartet in E Flat, Op.5 No.1 |
The quintessential Vienna Classical concertante style string quartet with lovely solos for each instrument. |
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Arnold Krug (1849-1904) String Sextet in D, Op.68 |
A prize winning work. A late romantic work combining elements of Bruckner, Brahms, Liszt & Wagner. |
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Friedrich Kuhlau (1786-1832) Grand String Quartet in a, Op.122 |
Exciting & original. One of the few Beethoven contemporaries who used the advances B. was making. |
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Franz Lachner (1803-1890) String Quartet No.6 in e minor, Op.173 |
A beautiful mid Romantic work which is a Beethovian-Schubertian synthesis. Appealing melodies & part writing |
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Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.3 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in D Major, Op.58 |
A lovely, first rate work for this rare combination. Early romantic reminiscent of Schubert. |
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Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.4 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in d minor, Op.89 |
One of the best works available for this emsemble. Melodic & exciting with great part-writing. |
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Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.5 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in Eb Major, Op.102 |
Another welcome addition for this ensemble. Melodic, lyrical and romantic. |
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Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.4 in G Major, Op.74 |
Vienna Classics though filtered through the prism of early romanticism with lovely melodies great for amateurs. |
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Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.6 in a minor, Op.105 |
Full of Schubertian inspiration and beautiful melodies. Great to hear and plays with ease |
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Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) Piano Trio No.1 in c minor, Op.7 |
Fresh and original. The writing for the cello is particularly fine. A first rate piano trio with appealing melodies. |
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Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) Piano Trio No.2 in b minor |
Schumannesque, full of fetching melodies and colorful tonal effects including a Spanish sounding scherzo. |
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Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) Piano Trio No.3 in a minor, Op.26 |
In the vanguard of French nationlist writing. As always, great part-writing and appealing melodies. |
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Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Die Romantiker Waltzes for Str. Qt. or Qnt. |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of Vienna's most beloved waltzes by one of the original waltz pioneers. |
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Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Bruder Halt! Galopp, Op.16 for String Quartet |
Vienna Dance Series. The Viennese galopp was a whirlwind dance so fast it was thought to be dangerous. |
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Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Steyrische Tänze, Op.165 for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. These Styrian folk tunes became one of Lanner's best known and loved works. |
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Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Dornbacher Ländler, Op.9 for String Qt or Pno Qnt |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. These country dances are among Vienna's most beloved waltzes. |
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Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Neue Wiener Ländler, Op.1 for 3 Vln+Vc or Str Qt |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. His first set of lovely dances achieved instant and lasting fame. |
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Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Die Werber Waltzes, Op.103 or String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of his best set of waltzes which are among Vienna's most beloved. |
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Piano Trio in c minor |
A powerful and dramatic work of a gifted young composer who took Beethoven and Cesar Franck as his models. |
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Mikola Lysenko (1842-1912) String Quartet in d minor--World Premiere Edition |
From the father of Ukrainian chamber music. An early work showing the influence of Schumann & the Leipzig school. |
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Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) Piano Quartet in a minor |
An interesting work as it provides insight into Mahler's original compositional technique. |
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Heinrich Marschner (1795-1861) Romanza for Piano Trio |
A highly romantic, lovely encore piece by an unjustly forgotten mid 19th century master. |
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Heinrich Marschner (1795-1861) Piano Trio No.2 in g minor, Op.111 |
Of this work, Schumann said, "Outstanding examples of talent flash out everywhere." A very good piano trio. |
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Heinrich Marschner (1795-1861) Piano Trio No.7 in F Major, Op.167 |
An archetypical romantic piano trio from the mid 19th century. Finely crafted with captivating melodies. |
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Piano Quintet in C Major, Op.45 |
A massive, late romantic masterwork. By turns poetic and thrilling, with brilliant part writing for all. |
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Arnold Mendelssohn (1855-1933) Trio for 2 Violins & Piano in a minor, Op.76 |
A neo-romantic gem for this rare genre. Well written, tuneful, no insuperable technical difficulties. |
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Ernest Moeran (1894-1950) String Quartet No.1 in a minor |
Characteristic of the English Revival movement, lyrical and redolent of English folk melody and landscapes. |
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Stanislav Moniuszko (1819-1872) String Quartet No.1 in d minor |
Schubertian melody combined with traditional Polish dance rhythms create a fresh and original work. |
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Stanislav Moniuszko (1819-1872) String Quartet No.2 in F Major |
Takes early Beethoven and Schubert as its models. No technical difficulties, tuneful and will appeal to amateurs. |
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Suite for 2 Violins & Piano or Standard Piano Trio, Op.71 |
A brilliant and spectacular tour de force which should not be missed by strong players. Hear the sound-bites |
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Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.8 in f# minor, Op.59 |
We believe this composer's quartets are as important as those of Shostakovich & Prokoviev. Here the soundbites. |