Composers N to R
(Click on composer's name for details & soundbites)
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Joachim Bruun de Neergaard (1877-1920) String Quartet No.1 |
A superb addition to the Post-Brahmsian romantic repertoire; original with excellent part-writing for all. |
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Alberto Nepomuceno (1864-1920) String Quartet No.1 (World Premiere Edition) |
An exciting and original-sounding quartet by the most important Brazilian composer of the late 19th cent. |
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Alberto Nepomuceno (1864-1920) String Qt No.3 "Brasileiro" (World Premiere Edition) |
Tremendous masterpiece, superbly combines Brazilian melody with the late romantic idiom. Not to be missed. |
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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) String Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op.13 |
The first of his trail-blazing quartets which opened new paths for 20th cent composers. Original and fresh. |
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String Quartet No.2 in f minor, Op.5 |
A pioneering work full of unusual ideas and daring tonalities for that time (1889) |
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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) String Quartet No.4 in F Major, Op.44 |
Here, Nielsen set himself the goal of writing a charming and appealing modern work. |
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Zygmunt Noskowski (1846-1909) Piano Quartet in d minor, Op.8 |
A rich and imaginative work in the late romantic style by Poland's foremost composer of the late 19th century. |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.22 |
Still in the Dvorak tradition but more modern, full of Moravian and Slovak folk melodies. A real find. |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) String Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.35 |
A tour d'force of form and structure with a massive fugue, a fantasia and modern Slav melodies. |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) Piano Trio No.1 in g minor, Op.1 |
A powerful, dramatic work from the late romantic period. Suitable for both concert and amateurs. |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) Piano Trio No.2 in d minor, Op.27, Quasi una Ballata |
Considered one of the pillar of the Czech piano trio literature along with the Dumky and Smetanta trios |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) Piano Quartet in c minor, Op.7 |
A fine work which straddles the border between romanticism & modernism. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) Piano Trio No.7 in d minor, Op.20 |
An exciting and beautiful work which was in the standard repertoire up to WWI. Great fun. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.7, Op.9 No.1 "God Save the King" |
This once famous quartet takes its name from its excellent variations on the British national anthem. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.9, Op.9 No.3 |
In 1813, no one else was writing anything this advanced, except Beethoven. A top-notch work. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.10, Op.10 No.1 |
This was an experimental quartet for Onslow heavily influenced by Beethoven's Op.18. Very unusual. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.18, Op.36 No.3 |
The Chamber Music Journal calls it one of his best. Exciting from start to finish. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.19, Op.46 No.1 |
Belongs in the concert repertoire! Exciting mid-romantic work, advanced tonalities for the time (1830) |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.22, Op.47 |
A great one, this work has it all. Full of drama and excitement. A must-have for professionals & amateurs. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.30, Op.56 |
You must hear our soundbites to this quartet! They will convince you more than any words as to its excellence. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.35, Op.66 |
Late Onslow--extraordinary use of chromaticism. Melancholy, powerful and dramatic. First rate. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Cellos or 2 Violas) No.6, Op.19 |
Exciting from start to finish and secured his reputation abroad. Can be played with either 2 cellos or 2 Violas. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Vc or Vc & Bass ) No.12, Op.34 |
One of the finest cello quintets in the literature. Can also be played with bass in lieu of 2nd cello. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Violas) No.32 in d, Op.78 |
The first of Onslow's three late & great viola quintets. Highly dramatic, full of pathos, with beautiful melodies. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Violas) No.33 in c, Op.80 |
One of the most exciting viola quintets in the literature from the mid-19th century. |
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George Onslow's String Quartets A book by R.H.R. Silvertrust (Editor of The Chamber Music Journal) |
The only book in English about Onslow's string quartets which Schumann & Mendelssohn considered to be as good as those of Mozart, Haydn & Beethoven. |
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Walter Rabl (1873-1940) Quartet for Piano, Clarinet (or Vla), Vln & Vc |
Brahms awarded it a first prize in the 1896 Vienna Musicians competition. A charming & delightful work. |
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Piano Trio No.1 in g minor |
Subtitled "Élégiaque", this is a work full of passion and emotion in the typical Rachmaninov style. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1885) String Quartet No.1, Op.77 |
A brilliant fusion of his two masters, Mendelssohn and Liszt, with a highly original sound palette. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1885) String Qt No.6 "In the Ancient Style", Op.192 No.1 |
A masterwork of its type. An extraordinary combination of old forms within the romantic idiom. A stunning work |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1885) String Qt No.7 "The Maid of the Mill", Op.192 No.2 |
Based on Schubert's song cycle "The Maid of the Mill." Was one of the most performed qts for over 50 years. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1885) String Octet in C Major, Op.176 |
One of the very best octets in the literature. Exciting and dramatic with tinges of Mendelssohn & Liszt. |
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Piano Trio No.2 in G Major, Op.112 |
One of the best of the 19th cent and a staple of the repertoire. A brilliant work brimming with melodies. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1885) Piano Trio No.3 in a minor, Op.155 |
Recognized as a masterpiece at the time it was written, unquestionably deserves revival. Hear the sound-bites. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1885) Piano Trio No.4 in D Major, Op.158 |
A vibrant, exiting work full of fresh, captivating ideas and deserving of concert performance. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) String Trio No.1 in a minor, Op.77b |
One of the modern masterpieces for string trio. Cleverly mixes traditional & modern tonalities & harmonies. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) String Trio in c minor, Op.249 |
Probably the greatest late-romantic string trio ever written. Rich & densely scored, it often sounds like four. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Piano Quartet in D Major, Op.272 |
Intended as "lighter" piano quartet, it is nonetheless a concert work. Concisely excuted without an extra note |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.83 |
A first rate work which can hold its own with the Schumann. Will be enjoyed by amateurs & pros alike. |
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Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) String Quartet in D Major (1907) |
The seeds of Respighi's later style can be found here. Italian in conception and highly romantic. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Trio No.1 in d minor, Op.34 |
Full of fire and youthful energy complete with an alla ongarese finale featuring gypsy melodies. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Trio No.2 in A Major, Op.112 |
An very fine work which deserves revival. Gorgeous melodies with excellent part-writing. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Trio No.4 in F Major, Op.191 |
Once part of the repertoire. Unjustly forgotten after WWI, Of the highest caliber belongs in concert hall. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.38 |
An acknowledged masterpiece of the literature. Wonderful to play, original, tuneful and effective. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Theme & Variations for String Quartet, Op.93 |
Universally considered the finest set of variations for string quartet and a masterpiece not to be missed. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.897 |
Highly original. Exotic because of the unusual rhythms which dominate the music. First rate and fresh. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op.147 |
A first rate work with a huge fugue as fine, if not finer than Beethoven's Grosse Fuga. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) String Quintet (2 Violas) in a minor, Op.82 |
Unqualified masterpiece. As fine as any romantic period work for string quintet. Hear the sound-bites. |
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Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) String Sextet in A Major |
A light-hearted, youthful work, full of gaiety, which is fun to play. |
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Alessandro Rolla (1757-1841) String Trio (Vln, Vla & Vc) No.1 in B Flat |
A concertante trio a la Paganini. Lovely melodies with many fine solos for each voice. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) String Quartet No.1, Op.17 No.1 |
Mendelssohnian but with touches of Russian folk melody. One of the composer's best early works. |