Composers S to Z

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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.

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.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.

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)

Violin Sonata 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)

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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 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 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

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

A light but brilliantly written work reflecting the Italian opera tradition of the 1830's. A sure audience pleaser.

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Cello Sonata in d minor, Op.22

A major sonata, brilliantly written. Dramatic, impassioned and full of convincing melodies.

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

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

Another major post Brahmsian, late romatic sonata. Impressively written. Belongs in the recital hall.

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

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

A really good work for this combination of instruments. Lovely melodies and excellent part writing. Very effective.

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Phantasy String Quintet (2 Vla)

Nothing else for this combination sounds like it. Pastoral folk music from the English countryside. Fine part writing.

Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)

String Quartet No.5

A modern masterwork full of a mixture of exotic and lovely, Brazilian, African and Indian melodies. Superb.

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in F Major, G.112

The gentlest of Viotti's three fine concertante quartets from the early 19th century. Good solos for all.

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in B Flat Major, G.113

One of the finest concertante style quartets with solos for each voice. Paganini borrowed greatly from Viotti.

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in G Major, G.114

From a set of three of the finest concertante style quartets ever written. Beautiful melodies for all. Paganini-esque.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

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

More advanced than Mendelssohn & Schumann, Volkmann is the link between them & Brahms.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

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

A very interesting mid-romantic quartet with several unusual and original ideas.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

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

Beethovian fury & rage burst forth throughout this very powerful mid- romantic masterwork.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

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

A piano trio in the tradition of Beethoven and Schubert with many unusual touches and a Gypsy finale.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

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

A masterpiece which Liszt considered the finest piano trio of its time.

Anton Webern (1883-1945)

Langsamer Satz in E flat for String Quartet

A little, very beautiful, late romantic gem written before Webern surrendered himself to the 12 tone system.

Anton Webern (1883-1945)

Rondo in F Major for String Quartet

Combines traditional tonality with adventurous experimentation to create fresh and original tone colors.

Karl Weigl (1881-1949)

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

One of the most significant and important quartets of the 20th cent, expands & builds on late Romantic tonalites.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Trio in g minor, Op.6

One of the masterpieces of the string trio literature. A late romantic work in the new emerging modern idiom.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

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

A very important early modern string quartet from the first years of the 20th century. Belongs on the concert stage.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

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

Winner of the 1922 Coolidge Prize for Chamber Music. An acclaimed modern masterwork. Powerful and original.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

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

A charming four movement work based on Hungarian folk tunes, each with a different character.

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

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

Combines the styles of late Romanticism with early Modernism, 1st rate work from era of Mahler & R. Strauss

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

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

Hailed as a masterpiece of style. A highly individual work combining late Romanticism with early Modernism.

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Piano Trio in g minor, Op.19

A overlooked masterwork from the developing French Romantic school of composition

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

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

Another unjustly overlooked work which is in its way the equal of Cesar Franck's better known piano quintet.

Johan Wikmanson (1753-1800)

String Quartet No.1 in d minor

In the spirit of Haydn but original and fresh-sounding, while making very good use of the viola and cello.

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)

Intermezzo for String Quartet

An innovative work years ahead of its time which could not be understood by the critics of 1886. Melodic and daring.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Piano Quintet in D flat Major, Op.6

An unusual combination of German & Italian late romantic music reflecting the composer's origins. A fine work.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

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

A very original sounding work full of passion and unusual tonal effects.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

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

More in the nature of a phantasy. Very original, showing great emotion with a personal mode of expression.

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.

 

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