Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

String Quartet No.1 in e minor, Op.112

Hailed as a masterwork upon its premiere. This is a Saint-Saens you have not heard. Original and powerful.

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.153

One of his last works. In part, a light-hearted neo-classical tribute to Mozart. Fun to play and full of surprises.

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

Piano Trio No.1 in F Major, Op.18

A fresh, gay, and boisterous work of originality. A good choice for professionals & amateurs alike.

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

Piano Trio No.2 in e minor, Op.92

Considered by many to be the finest French piano trio of the 19th century. A wonderful work by a master composer.

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)

Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.14

A youthful, energetic work full or originality and unusual sonic touches which make it a very attractive piece.

Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917)

Violin Sonata in b minor, Op.110

An unqualified late romantic masterwork. Highly original, dramatic, powerful. Hear the sound-bites.

Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917)

String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.117

Very fine, first rate, rich late romantic work. Excellent part writing for all with appealing melodies.

Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917)

String Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.120

Another first rate, late romantic quartet. Good part-writing, fine melodies. Certainly deserves to be heard.

Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924)

Cello Sonata in e minor, Op.46

A rich, full-blooded romantic work, very well written for the cello. First class and convincing melodies.. A fine work.

Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924)

Piano Trio No.1 in f# minor, Op.1

Acclaimed from the day it was published, an instant success in the concert hall. A very mid romantic fine work.

Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924)

Piano Trio No.2 in a minor, Op.45

Hard to believe that a superb work such as this fell into oblivion. Masterful and first rate in every way.

Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924)

Piano Quartet in F Major, Op.37

A powerful and dramatic masterwork of the romantic literature. It belongs in the concert hall.

Max von Schillings (1874-1939)

String Quartet in e minor (1887)

A first rate, late romantic work with tinges of Hugo Wolf. Finely constructed with good part-writing for all.

Franz Schmidt (1874-1939)

String Quartet No.1 in A Major

A post-Brucknerian masterpiece. Leisurely, graceful and written on a big tonal canvas with very original ideas.

Othmar Schoeck (1886-1957)

String Quartet No.1 in D Major

An engaging neo-classical quartet with Mozartian tendencies, by turns lyrical and playful with surprises.

Johann Schrammel (1850-1893)

Kunst und Natur March for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Schrammelmusik came to be regarded as more Viennese than Strauss waltzes!

Clara Schumann (1819-1896)

Piano Trio in g minor, Op.17

A fine mid Romantic work in the tradition of Mendelssohn. Lovely melodies and good part writing.

Adrien-François Servais (1807-1866)

Souvenir de Spa for Cello & Piano, Op.2

A very showy recital piece from the mid-romantic era full of wonderful melodies and unusual techical wizzardry.

Adrien-François Servais (1807-1866)

Fantasy on the Barber of Seville for Cello & Pno, Op.6

A virtuoso recital piece par excellence from the man Berlioz & Mendelssohn called the Paganini of the cello.

Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914)

Piano Quintet No.1 in f minor, Op.4

Massive, Monumental and very original sounding. A superb work which wears well and will triumph in concert.

Andrei Shtogarenko (1902-1992)

Armenian Sketches for String Quartet

Original and exotic masterwork evoking the sounds and instruments of Central Asia. Listen tor the sound-bites.

Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Piano Trio in C Major, "Lovissa"

Though an early work, it is mature, full of fine melodies and in the style of the mid Romantic movement.

Christian Sinding (1856-1941)

Suite for Violin & Piano in F Major, Op.14

Shows off both instruments stunningly. Powerful and thrusting. An excellent recital work.

Christian Sinding (1856-1941)

Violin Sonata in F Major, Op.73

Sinding at his romantic best. Full of lovely melodies, flourishes and fine writing.

Christian Sinding (1856-1941)

Serenade No.1 in G for 2 Violins & Piano, Op.56

One of the best works ever for this combination. Original ideas coupled with powerful tone color. Highly romantic.

Christian Sinding (1856-1941)

Serenade No.2 in A for 2 Violins & Piano, Op.92

Everything said about Serenade No.1 applies here as well. Among the very best for this combination every written.

Christian Sinding (1856-1941)

Piano Quintet in e minor, Op.5

Admired by Tchaikovsky, Busoni, Sibelius, and many others, this work is a fresh and original masterpiece.

Leone Sinigaglia (1868-1944)

Serenade for String Trio in D Major, Op.33

A neo-classical masterwork for String Trio. Clever & original would make an outstanding concert choice.

Hans Sitt (1850-1922)

Piano Trio No.1, Op.63 No.1

A concert work which makes no technical demands yet is perfect. A little gem reminiscent of Brahms & Schumann.

Hans Sitt (1850-1922)

Piano Trio No.2, Op.63 No.2

Shows the influence of Brahms without being imitative. A short but first-rate romantic trio deserving of performance.

Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)

Cello Sonata in a minor, Op.5

Brahmsian, a work about tone color and not virtuoso techical effects. It belongs in the standard repertoire.

Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)

String Quintet (2Vc) in E Major, Op.1

With fresh and original-sounding themes, a very welcome addition to the late romantic cello quintet literature.

Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944)

String Quartet in e minor (1912)

Very unusual in conception with very modern tonalities  though within entirely traditional tonal framework

Johann Sobeck (1831-1914)

Wind Quintet No.1 in F Major, Op.9

A fresh and original sounding work written in the idiom of the mid romantic era with grateful solos for all.

Nikolai Sokolov (1859-1922)

String Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.7

A typical work of Rimsky-Korsakov's Belaiev Composers. Ingratiating melodies, fine part-writing and fun to play.

Nikolai Sokolov (1859-1922)

String Quartet No.2 in A Major, Op.14

The same comments from String Quartet No.1 also apply to this very appealing work.

Louis Spohr (1784-1859)

Piano Trio No.3 in a minor, Op.124

One of Spohr's very best chamber works. Excellent part writing, original ideas, and tuneful melodies.

Louis Spohr (1784-1859)

String Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.4 No.2

In the tradition of Mozart and the Beethoven Op.18 quartets, Spohr puts his own stamp on this fine 1806 work

Louis Spohr (1784-1859)

String Quartet No.35 in E flat Major, Op.155

From his late period. A graceful, charming work written in a quasi neo-classical style. Good part writing for all.

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Piano Trio No.1 in E Flat Major, Op.35

An excellent romantic work, elegant, with lovely melodies and a very exciting finale.

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Piano Trio No.2 in g minor, Op.73

A rich, full-blooded romantic work of the highest quality. Fine part-writing and satisfying melodies

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Piano Trio No.3 in A Major, Op.158

A late romantic mature work finely shaped, with  appealing melodies and original ideas.

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Piano Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.15

A 1st class work from the mid-late romantic period that can stand comparison with just about any other piano quartet.

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

Piano Quintet in d minor, Op.25

After the Brahms, Dvorak & Schumann, this superb quintet must be placed near the very top of its class.

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.44

Takes its inspiration from Mendelssohn & Schubert. Wonderful melodies and superb part-writing.

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

String Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.45

A top-notch work that belongs in the repertoire yet will also be a pleasure to amateurs.

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

String Quintet in F Major, Op.85

Full of rich melodies, many based on Irish folk music, and excellent part-writing. A fine addition to the repertoire

Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927)

Violin Sonata in a minor, Op.19

A charming and intimate work full of lovely romantic melodies, many tinged with folkloric flavor.

Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927)

String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.2

Combines late romantic passion with classical restraint. The first of his towering set of six quartets.

Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927)

String Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.14

Power, pathos, drama, excitement, sorrow, beauty--it is all here in the late romantic idiom of this extraordinary work.

Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927)

String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.18

A very powerful, late romantic masterpiece. One of the best quartets written between those of Brahms & Bartok.

Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927)

String Quartet No.4 in a minor, Op.25

Called one of the "Mightiest Quartets in the history of Swedish Music." Highly original with great power.

Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927)

String Quartet No.5 in C, Op.25 "Serenade"

Lighter in nature, the brilliant and humorous Serenade has one of the best sets of variations in the entire literature.

Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927)

String Quartet No.6 in d minor, Op.35

With Beethoven's Late Qts before him, S. succeeds in creating a modern work with similar emotions & depth

Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927)

Allegro Brillante for Piano Quartet in E flat Major

Intended by the composer for concert performance this is a warm and engaging work with excellent part writing.

Zygmunt Stojowski (1870-1946)

Violin Sonata No.2 in E flat Major, Op.37

A wonderful early modern (1912) work full of lovely melody and superb writing. Belongs in the recital hall. First rate.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Morgenblätter Waltzes for Piano Quintet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of his best larger waltz compositions. Charming and captivating.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Leichtes Blut Polka for Piano Trio

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Lively, high-spirited, this polka is fun to play and makes a brilliant encore.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Liebeslieder Waltzes for Piano Trio

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Once of Strauss' most charming set of waltzes.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

The Blue Danube Waltzes for Piano Trio

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Here is a work which needs no further description.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald for String Quartet

This famous set of beautiful waltzes is known as Tales from the Vienna Woods to English speakers.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Kunstlerleben (Artist's Life) Waltzes for String Qt

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Called the twin of the Blue Danube, here is another set of superb waltzes.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Overture to Die Fledermaus for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. All of the tunes from one of the World's most beloved operas.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Tritsch-Tratsch Polka for Str Qt / Pno Qnt etc.

One of the most famous polkas in 4 different arrangements: String Qt, Pno Qnt (Pno, 2Vln, Vc & Kb) or clarinet or flute.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Wiener Blut Waltzes for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of the most famous set of waltzes Strauss ever wrote.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Wiener Bonbons Waltzes for Piano Qnt, also Cln & Fl

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Another beloved and famous set of waltzes. Also versions with clarinet and flute

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltzes) for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. This superb set of waltzes is justly famous and well-beloved.

Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899)

Annen Polka for String Qt / Piano Trio or Piano Qnt

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A light, charming "Polka Français"--elegant and graceful.

Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849)

Bajaderen Waltzes for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A lovely series of waltzes from the orignal Waltz King of Vienna.

Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849)

Gitana Galopp for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A very attractive Viennese fast dance which gained great popularity.

Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849)

Jugendfeuer Galopp for Piano Trio

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A kick up your heels, toe-tapping work that makes an excellent encore.

Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849)

Champagne Galopp for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Perfect for New Year's, Weddings or any time music of celebration is called for.

Johann Strauss, Sr.  (1804-1849)

Kettenbrücke Waltzes for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of the earliest and most beloved of Strauss Sr's wonderful waltz sets.

Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849)

Hof-Ball-Tänze for 3 Vln & Vc or String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Another very typical and beloved set of Viennese dances from the 1830's.

Johann Strauss, Sr.  (1804-1849)

Sperl Polka for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A charming Viennese polka named after the famous Sperl Dance Hall.

Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849)

Salon Polka for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Light and elegant and full of Viennese charm.

Josef Strauss  (1827-1870)

Die guten, alten Zeiten for String Quartet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A wonderful set of sentimental Waltzes conjuring up Old Vienna.

Richard Strauss (1874-1935)

Violin Sonata in E flat Major, Op.18

A big, powerful work composed during his transitional period (1887), combining classical with his newer effots.

Richard Strauss (1864-1949)

String Quartet in A Major, Op.2

Early Strauss. Influenced by Mendelssohn, yet with many original and fresh twists and melodies. Good to play

Josef Suk (1874-1935)

Piano Trio in c minor, Op.2

A youthful, fresh work with one foot firmly in the old romantic camp and the other heading in new directions.

Josef Suk (1874-1935)

Piano Quartet in a minor, Op.1

A great work full of spirit and energy that belongs in the concert hall and repertoire but great for amateurs too

Josef Suk (1874-1935)

String Quartet No.1, Op.11

A post Dvorak master quartet that is both romantic and an early example of Czech modernism.

Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)

Romance for String Quartet

A short, charming early work from Sullivan's Leipzig days, has the flavor and grace of a Mendelssohn intermezzo.

Johan Svendsen (1840-1911)

String Quartet in a minor, Op.1

Full of youthful exuberance. Hailed by critics. Unusual mix of Norse & Hungarian melody.

Johan Svendsen (1840-1911)

String Quintet (2Vla) in C Major, Op.5

A fresh work from the mid romantic period in the Leipzig tradition and with tinges of Norse melody.

Alexander Taneyev (1850-1918)

String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.25

A late 19th century Russian romantic whose music, like that of Rimsky's other students, is brilliant and finely crafted.

Alexander Taneyev (1850-1918)

String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.28

Another excellent late Russian romantic quartet with a superb and original Intermezzo, Valse melancolique.

Alexander Taneyev (1850-1918)

String Quartet No.3 in A Major, Op.30

The 3rd of the set, full of fine lyrical melodies, well written with good part writing for all.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Trio for 2 Violins & Viola in D Major, Op.21

An important addition to this scanty repertoire. Bright and beautiful, Mozartian through a Romantic Russian filter.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.1 in b flat minor, Op.4

A first rate string quartet which undoubtedly belongs in the repertoire. Professionals & Amateurs will enjoy this work.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.5

Towering, massive--one of the greatest late 19th cent. works for string quartet. Extraordinary by any standard.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.3 in d minor, Op.7

Only 2 movements, but 2nd movement with its theme & 8 variations is an unique exploration for this format.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.4 in a minor, Op.11

The Chamber Music Journal describes this work in 2 words: Massive & Masterpiece. Not to be missed.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quintet (2Vc) in G Major, Op.14

One of the finest works for this ensemble ever penned. A huge Russian romantic masterpiece.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quintet (2Vla) in C Major, Op.16

Monumental. A work of the first rank. Powerful, unrelenting and full of pathos, a memorial to Belaiev's memory.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

Piano Trio in D Major, Op.22

A massive work. One of the very best late 19th or early 20th century Russian piano trios.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.30

Superlatives are not enough to do justice to this extraordinary work. A colossus among piano quintets

Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

String Quartet No.3 in e flat minor, Op.30

Little known, but hailed by critics as one of the finest. A memorial and tribute his friend violinist Ferdinand Laub

Ferdinand Thieriot  (1838-1919)

Octet for Strings & Winds, Op.62

For the same combination as Schubert's Octet, this is an excellent work with lovely melodies & good parts for all.

Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896)

String Quartet in e minor

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Cello Sonata in d minor, Op.22

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Violin Sonata No.2 in c minor, Op.30

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Piano Quintet No.2 in E flat Major, Op.20

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Sextet for Piano & Wind Quintet in B flat, Op.6

Joaquin Turina (1882-1949)

String Quartet in d minor, Op.4

Joaquin Turina (1882-1949)

Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.1

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Phantasy String Quintet (2 Vla)

Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881)

String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.51

Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)

String Quartet No.5

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in F Major, G.112

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in B Flat Major, G.113

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in G Major, G.114

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.9

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

String Quartet No.4 in e minor, Op.35

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

String Quartet No.5 in f minor, Op.37

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

Piano Trio No.1 in F Major, Op.3

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

Piano Trio No.2 in b minor, Op.5

Bruno Walter (1876-1962)

Violin Sonata in A Major (1909)

Joseph Miroslav Weber (1854-1906)

String Quartet No.2 in b minor (1891)

Joseph Miroslav Weber (1854-1906)

String Quintet in D Major (2 Cellos)

Anton Webern (1883-1945)

Langsamer Satz in E flat for String Quartet

Anton Webern (1883-1945)

Rondo in F Major for String Quartet

Karl Weigl (1881-1949)

String Quartet No.3 in A Major, Op.4

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Trio in g minor, Op.6

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Quartet No.1 in Eb Major, Op.4

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Quartet No.2 in f# minor, Op.13

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Quartet No.3 in G Major, Op.26

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

Divertimento No.2 for String Qt, Op.24a

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.24

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.34

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

Sextet for Piano, String Quartet & Bass in e, Op.33

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Piano Trio in g minor, Op.19

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Piano Quintet No.1 in d minor, Op.7

Johan Wikmanson (1753-1800)

String Quartet No.1 in d minor

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)

Intermezzo for String Quartet

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)

Italian Serenade for String Quartet

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)

String Quartet in d minor

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Piano Trio No.1 in D Major, Op.5

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Piano Quintet in D flat Major, Op.6

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Violin Sonata No.1 in g minor, Op.1

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Violin Sonata No.2 in a minor, Op.10

Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808)

 String Quartet Op.23 No.5 "King of Prussia"

A first rate work in the idiom of the Vienna Classics by a friend and contemporary of Mozart & Haydn.

Wladysław Żeleński (1837-1921)

Piano Quartet in c minor, Op.61

An adornment to the late romantic repertoire. Exquisite melodies, superb part-writing, a first rate work.

Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942)

 Trio in d minor for Cln or Vln, Vc & Pno, Op. 3

A superb late romantic work that so impressed Brahms that he immediately sent it to his publisher to be printed.

Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942)

 String Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op. 4

One of the most important quartets written between Brahms and the start of the New Vienna School.

Hermann Zilcher (1881-1948)

Piano Quintet in c sharp minor, Op. 42

Hailed by the Chamber Music Jounral as the equal to anything being written at the time (1918) Post-Brahmsian

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