Composers C to D

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Charles Wakefield Cadman (1881-1946)

Legend of the Canyon for Violin & Piano, Op.68

Dedicated to Fritz Kreisler, this beautiful and emotive work makes a superb shorter recital piece or encore.

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.

Roffredo Caetani (1871-1961))

String Quartet No.1 in D Major, Op.1

Fresh sounding and higly original, in one extensive movement, packed with drama and excitement as well as beautiful melodies & fine part writing

Roffredo Caetani (1871-1961))

String Quartet No.2 in f minor, Op.12

Another very original & finely executed work which will make a strong impression in concert but can also be recommended to amateurs

Leonhard von Call (1767-1815))

String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.139

A very popular composer in the Viennese Classical Era who concentrated on chamber music. Lovely melodies fun to play

Leonhard von Call (1767-1815))

String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.140

Typical of the Viennese Classical Period. Aimed at the home music making market, easy to ply with very attractive melodies.

Leonhard von Call (1767-1815))

String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.141

Last of his three quartets. Typically Viennese & like its companions geared toaimed home music makers. Lovely melodies fun to play.

Giuseppe Cambini (1746-1825)

Three String Trios, Op.2 Nos.1-3

These concertante trios giving each voice solos were designed specifically for the amateur players of Paris. Tuneful and appealing.

Giuseppe Cambini (1746-1825)

String Quartet in b minor, Op.40 No.3, T.159

A late string quartet from a composer who was immensely popular in the Paris of the 1780's.

Carlo Antonio Campioni (1720-1788)

Trio in g minor for 2 Violins & Cello, Op.4 No.2

An attractive work which combines elements from the late Baroque and early Classical eras.

Manuel Canales (1747-1786)

String Quartet in C Major, Op.3 No.1

A The first Spanish composer to write string quartets. This historically important work shows the influence of Boccherini and Haydn

André Caplet (1878-1925)

Conte Fantastique for Piano or Harp & String Quartet

Based on Edgar Allan Poe's story Mask of the Red Death, this highly evocative music is one of a kind. Superbly done.

Teresa Carreño (1853-1917)

Kleiner Walzer (Mi Teresita) for Violin & Piano

This charming waltz makes a good selection for a shorter recital piece or an encore

Teresa Carreño (1853-1917)

String Quartet in b minor

By turns dramatic and lyrical, this well-written work was once part of the repertoire. It deserves revival.

Gaspar Cassado (1897-1966)

Piano Trio in C Major (1926)

One of the very best modern Spanish piano trios. An unqualified masterworrk deserving concert performance

Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873)

String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.3 No.1

As important as the Late Beethoven Quartets. Way ahead of its time (1867) Belongs in the repertoire, not to be missed

Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873)

Piano Trio No.1 in B flat Major, Op.4

Dating from 1869, this trio is highly individualistic and owes little or nothing to what his fellow countrymen were writing

Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873)

Piano Quartet in g minor, Op.7

An important early French romantic work (1869). D'Indy called him one of the best chamber musicians of his time.

Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873)

Piano Quintet in E flat Major, Op.1

Hailed as a milestone in French repertoire. An opulent,  extravagant, and highly original work.

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.

Georgy Catoire (1861-1926)

Poem for Violin & Piano (Sonata No.2), Op.20

Highly original and extremely lyrical, largely rhapsodic, considered a masterpiece of its type.

Ernesto Cavallini (1807-1874))

Adagio & Tarantella for Clarinet & Piano

Cavallini's talent was such that he was known as the Paganini of the clarinet & this piece shows why.

Ernesto Cavallini (1807-1874))

Reverie Russe for Flute Clarinet & Piano

Written while he was in Russia for himself to play with Cesare Ciardi, Imperial Flautist to the Tsar. Nicely written for all three instruments..

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.

George Chadwick (1854-1931)

Piano Quintet in E flat Major

Along with the quintets of Arthur Foote, Mrs Beach, & Henry Hadley, one of the most important & best American quintets

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.

Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944)

Piano Trio No.2 in a minor, Op.34

Dramatic and powerful. A work which sets out to scale the heights. Definitely belongs in the concert hall.

Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909)

String Quartet No.1 in G Major (1903)

Wonderful and very appealing. 1st string quartet of any consequence by a Spanish composer to use Spanish music in nearly 100 years.

Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909)

String Quartet No.2 in F Major (1904)

Full of Spanish melodies and rhythms, this is a highly original and fresh work which belongs on the concert stage & on the stands of amateurs.

Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909)

String Quartet No.3 in D Major (1905)

Again, another very original and fresh work combining tinges of French Impressionism with Spanish melodies.

Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909)

String Quartet No.4 in b minor (1907)

Massive and powerful, a work which undoubtedly deserves to be in the repertoire and heard in concer. A great work.

Ernest Chausson (1855-1899)

Piano Trio in g minor, Op.3

It's amazing this work has not become part of the standard repertoire. A wonderful mid-late French Romatic trio.

Ernest Chausson (1855-1899)

Piano Quartet in A Major, Op.30

A massive work, the equal of any French impressionist piano quartet. Belongs in the repertoire and on the concert stange.

Ernest Chausson (1855-1899)

String Quartet in c minor, Op.35

A powerful and extraordinary work which many consider the finest French quartet from this period (1899).

Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842)

String Trio No.1 in G Major

Superb three part writing. A short work in two parts, a slow and somber opening and and ingenious upbeat fugue. Not at all difficult./

Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842)

String Trio No.2 in C Major

Longer and more developed, again we find excellent part-writing which showcases Cherubini's compositional technique. Not difficult.

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.2 in C Major

At a time when no one else could understand what Beethoven was doing, Cherubini shows that he did

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.4 in E Major

A powerful and original work which attempts to explore new territory a la Late Beethoven

Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842)

String Quartet No.5 in F Major

The second of Cherubini's trilogy of late quartets which explores new paths of expression. A very fine work.

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.

Frédéric Chopin (110-1849)

Piano Trio in g minor, Op.8

Highly praised by Robert Schumann, this once popular work with its wonderful melodies is all but forgotten.

Frédéric Chopin (110-1849)

Piano Concerto No.1 String Quintet Version, Op.11

Chopin wrote arrangements of his concertos for piano and string quintet as he preferred to play in salons rather than large concert halls

Frédéric Chopin (110-1849)

Piano Concerto No.2 String Quintet Version, Op.21

Chopin performed his two piano concertos more often in the versions with string quintet than he did with a full orchestra.

Francesco Cilea (1866-1950)

Cello Sonata in D Major, Op.38

A superb work, a must for the recital hall. Wonderful melodic writing. Should be in every cellist's repertoire.

Giovanni Battista Cirri (1724-1808)

Six String Quartets, Op.13

An interesting combining of late Baroque with the emerging early Classical era style. Good for concert or amateurs

Louis Clapisson (1808-1866)

String Quartet No.1 in c minor (1839)

An example of French chamber music tastes during the second Restoration era. Suitable for concert or amateurs

Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979)

Sonata for Viola or Cello and Piano (1919)

A modern masterwork for the viola. One of the very best viola sonatas of the 20th century. A must for violists.

Muzio Clementi (1752-1832))

Piano Trio in D Major, Op.28 No.2

Light, elegant an brilliant, this trio makes an excellent choice where an fresh alternative for a Haydn or Mozart is desired.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

Four African Dances for Violin & Piano, Op.58

Based in part on traditional African folk tunes but expressed, the melodic language of the late romantic movement.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

Ballade in c minor for Violin & Piano, Op.73

A richly emotive tone poem in rhapsodic form. Lyrical and impassioned, it makes a fine recital piece.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

Variations in b minor for Cello & Piano (1905)

Clearly displays his compositional talents with a brilliant work that will be a success in the recital hall.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

Piano Trio in e minor (1893)

An early work composed while he was at the Royal College of Music redolent of Mendelssohn & Schumann.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

Five Negro Melodies for Piano Trio, Op.59 No.1

Hailed by Booker T Washington as a great setting of Negro melodies in a highly artistic way. A sure success in concert.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

Fantasiestücke for String Quartet, Op.5

Five wonderful character pieces which together make a highly effective work for the concert hall.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)

Quintet for Clarinet & String Quartet in f# minor, Op.10

A true masterpiece. Certainly one of the finest clarinet quintets ever written. In the tradition of Dvorak.

Aaron Copland (1900-1990)

Two Pieces for String Quartet (1928)

Typical of the music American composers who had studied in Paris with Boulanger were writing in the 1920s

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.

Frederick Cowen (1852-1935)

4 English Dances in the Olden Style for Piano Quintet

A late Romantic era take on these forms. A charming work which can be recommended for concert and amateurs

Jean Cras (1879-1932)

Piano Trio (1907)

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

Jean Cras (1879-1932)

Piano Quintet (1922)

A modern masterwork. Though not programmatic, it recounts a voyage Cras made. Tonally adventurous

Jean Cras (1879-1932)

String Trio (1925)

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

Jean Cras (1879-1932)

String Quartet (1909)

The Chamber Music Journal calls its the equal of the Ravel & Debussy Quartets. A highly original and superb work

Pierre Crémont (1784-1846)

Three Trios for 2 Violins & Cello (or Viola) Op.13

Cremont called these concert & light, meaning they were technically easy but could still be played in concert.

Bernhard Crusell (1775-1838)

Quartet No.1 for Clarinet & Strings in E flat Major

The first of his clarinet quartets, firmly rooted in the late classical era and show the influence of Mozart

Bernhard Crusell (1775-1838)

Quartet No.2 for Clarinet & Strings in c minor, Op.4

A lovely work which straddles the fence between the late classical era and early romantic.

Bernhard Crusell (1775-1838)

Quartet No.3 for Clarinet & Strings in D Major, Op.7

His last clarinet quartet firmly in the early romantic era. Fine melodies and more advanced part-writing for the strings.

Bernhard Crusell (1775-1838)

Quartet for Flute & Strings in D Major, Op.8

Crussel was asked by the dedicatee of Clarinet Quartet No.3 to arrange it for Flute. He did and it is every bit as effective as the original.

César Cui (1835-1918)

Kaleidoscope 24 Miniatures for Violin & Piano, Op.50

One of the finest sets of miniatures ever composed. Each one a gem with differenent moods. Great choice for recital.

César Cui (1835-1918)

Violin Sonata in D Major, Op.84

Beautiful melodies and fine part writing make this lovely and very effect work and excellent choice for recital.

César Cui (1835-1918)

5 Petite Pieces for Flute, Violin & Piano, Op.56

One of the very best work for this combination. These 5 character pieces are full of charm and very appealing.

César Cui (1835-1918)

Farniente from A Argenteau for Piano Trio, Op.40 No.2

A lovely, very romantic short work which makes a fine choice where a shorter piece is needed or a superb encore

César Cui (1835-1918)

String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.45

Absolutely 1st rate Russian Romantic work which belongs in the repertoire. Great audience appeal, good themes & writing

César Cui (1835-1918)

String Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.68

Beautiful Russian Romantic quartet full of charm and appealing melodies, good for concert or home.

César Cui (1835-1918)

String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major, Op.91

A delight for amateurs as it virtually plays itself. Genial and appealing with lovey melodies.

Frederic Curzon (1899-1973)

The Boulevardier for Piano Trio

A marvelous evocative character piece of the man about town strolling down the boulevards of Paris. A great light-hearted encore.

Carl Czerny (1791-1857)

Trio in E flat for Violin, Horn (or Cello) & Piano, Op.105

A fresh and lively work well-written for all three voices. The such trio & probably a model for Brahms

Carl Czerny (1791-1857)

Piano Trio No.2 in A Major, Op.166

Only piano students have heard of him, but you will want to hear more of his chamber music after listening to this trio.

Carl Czerny (1791-1857)

Piano Trio in C Major, Op.211 No.1

An elegant and graceful work full of charming melodies. Good program choice for home music makers

Carl Czerny (1791-1857)

Piano Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.148

Powerful, dramatic and exciting, this work combines elements of Beethoven & Schubert, with Czerny's own touch

Nancy Dalberg (1881-1949)

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

A fine modern work which extends traditional tonality toward its outer limits without breaking its bounds.

Nancy Dalberg (1881-1949)

String Quartet No.3, Op.20

A powerful and riveting work showing the influence of her teacher Carl Nielsen & also Kodaly & Bartok.

Charles Dancla (1817-1907)

Three Pieces for 4 Violins, Op.178

Designed to show off the skills of his Paris Conservatory students in a concert setting. Tuneful with fine writing.

Charles Dancla (1817-1907)

String Quartet No.14 in C Major, Op.208 No.1

The first of a set of three intended to stimulate interest in quartet playing among amateurs. Tuneful with no technical difficulties.

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Horn Sonata No.1 in E flat Major, Op.28

There had only been on horn sonata (by Beethoven) before Danzi penned this wonderful, tuneful very Mozartean work

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.6 No.2 "Figaro"

It became known as the Figaro Quartet because Danzi used a well-known theme from Mozart's opera Marriage of Figaro

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

String Quintet (2Vla) in E flat Major, Op.66 No.1

Like his wind quintets, this work was written for the emerging home music making market. Good for amateurs

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Quintet for Piano and Winds in d minor, Op.41

Taking the quintets of Beethoven and his friend Mozart as models, he continued the tradition. Good to hear and play

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet No.1 in B flat Major

Inspired by the success of Reicha's quintets, but taking the Vienna classics for his melodic models. Excellent part writing

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet No.2 in g minor, Op.56 No.2

Unlike Reicha's quintets, these do not require virtuoso players but written for Everyman. Good to hear fun to play.

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet No.3 in F Major, Op.56 No.3

The last quintet of the famous set of three Danzi published in 1821. Like the others, not difficult with good part-writing for all.

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet No.4 in G Major, Op.67 No.1

The success of the first set led Danzi to composer three more in 1823. Again these quintets are aimed at everyman, not just the pros.

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet No.5 in e minor, Op.67 No.2

One of only 3 quintets he wrote in the minor. It has a darker hue and a different feel from those in the major

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet No.6 in E flat Major

The last of this second set, which also shows the touch of a master. It will be good for concert and home.

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet No.7 in A Major, Op.68 No.1

The first of his last set of three wind quintets completed not long before his death. A fine work, eminently playable with good parts for all.

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet No.8 in F Major, Op.68 No.2

Mozartian chromaticism and melodies grace this elegant and charming work for winds.

Franz Danzi (1763-1826)

Wind Quintet in No.9 d minor, Op.68 No.3

Eminently playable, with appealing melodies & fine part-writing. Leaves little to be desired for this type of work

Louis Dauprat (1781-1868)

Quintet No.1 in F Major for Horn & Strings, Op.6 No.1

Beautiful and appealing Melodies. A show case for the horn. Good choice when a evening of horn quintets is planned

Louis Dauprat (1781-1868)

Horn Quintet No.3 in E flat Major, Op.6 No.3

Another excellent worik for this combination. Though the horn is show cased, the string writing is good and interesting.

Félicien David (1810-1876)

La Nuit for Viola or Cello and Piano

Taken from David's very atmospheric opera Le Desert, it makes an  effective recital piece in Vieuxtemps arrangement

Félicien David (1810-1876)

Piano Trio No.1 in E flat Major

Very attractive melodies, lovely writing for all three instruments. A fine work from the early French romatic era.

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.

Félicien David (1810-1876)

Soirees de Printemps Complete for String Quintet

From Le Quatre Saisons, The Evening Concerts of Spring 6 charming and elegant pieces. For Vc & Kb or 2 Vc

Félicien David (1810-1876)

Soirees d'Été Complete for String Quintet

From Le Quatre Saisons, The Evening Concerts of Summer 6 more charming and elegant pieces either Vc & Kb or 2 Vc

Félicien David (1810-1876)

Soirees d'Automne Complete for String Quintet

The 3rd set from Le Quatre Saisons, The Evening Concerts of Autumn, the longest & most substantial-Vc & Kb or 2 Vc

Félicien David (1810-1876)

Soirees d'Hiver Complete for String Quintet

The final set from Le Quatre Saisons, The Evening Concerts of Winter, equally as long as Autumn- for Vc & Kb or 2 Vc

Ferdinand David (1810-1873)

Aus der Ferienzeit for Violin & Piano, Opp.49 & 50

David's last works for violin & piano, these 12 fine character pieces were frequently performed in recital up until the First World War.

Ferdinand David (1810-1873)

Bunte Reihe for Violin & Piano, Op.30

24 wonderful character pieces, each with a different mood. These little gems should be in every violinist's repertoire

Ferdinand David (1810-1873)

Eight Salon Stücke for Violin & Piano, Op.24, Nos.1-8

The 1st of 4 series of lovely character pieces, by turns, charming, dramatic & exciting very suitable for recital.

Ferdinand David (1810-1873)

Five Salon Stücke for Violin & Piano, Op.28

The third set of character pieces, dating from 1850. Together they make half a recital program or alone each is a fine encore

Ferdinand David (1810-1873)

Eight Salon Stücke for Violin & Piano, Op.36

The last of this wonderful series of superb character pieces are not merely for the salon but very suitable for recital.

Ferdinand David (1810-1873)

String Quartet in a minor, Op.32

Mendelsohn's favorite violinist knew how to write well for strings. Appealing melodies, good to hear and to play.

Carl Davidov (1838-1889)

Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.40

A big work burst with energy and excitement. A good concert hall choice but suitable for amateur ensembles as well

Frederick Delius (1862-1934)

Cello Sonata in D Major (1916)

An interesting blend of late French impressionism, polytonality and tinges of romanticsm.

Frederick Delius (1862-1934)

Violin Sonata No.1 (1914)

Highly romantic and free flowing combining English folk tunes with perfumed French impressionism.

Frederick Delius (1862-1934)

String Quartet in f minor (1917)

We hear the sounds of the English countryside filtered through a French prism and hung on a Austro-German structure

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 or Vc & Kb) in G Major, Op.10

This fine work could well be mistaken as having been penned by Brahms himself.

Edouard Destenay (1850-1924)

Trio for Clarinet, Oboe & Piano in b minor, Op.27

A charming work which combines German Romanticism with the musical language of Saint Saens & Gounod. 1st rate

François Devienne (1759-1803)

Trio No.3 for Flute, Viola & Violincello in d minor

Written in the typical late 18th century Parisian classical style, this appealing work can be warmly recommended to amateurs.

Albert Dietrich (1835-1892)

Cello Sonata in C Major, Op.15

A first rate, major sonata, equal in quality to those of Brahms and sure to triumph in the recital hall.

Albert Dietrich (1835-1892)

Piano Trio No.1 in c minor, Op.9

A student of Schumann & good friend of Brahms, the two have pollinated this very fine and beautiful mid romantic work.

Albert Dietrich (1835-1892)

Piano Trio No.2 in A Major, Op.14

This trio clearly shows that when it came to melody and beauty, Dietrich outshone the trios of his teacher Schumann. Not at all hard

  Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928)

Dans Taranesc for Cello & Piano in b minor, Op.15

After Enescu's Rhapsodies, this work is probably the most famous to come out of Romania. Good recital work.

  Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928)

 String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.21

This easy, fun to play quartet is an audience pleaser by the man sometimes called the Romanian Mendelssohn.

  Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928)

 String Quartet No.2 in d minor, Op.26

Written for quartet players in mind by a string player who founded the first Romanian string quartet, Good to hear, no technical problems.

  Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928)

 String Quartet No.4 in g minor, Op.38

Appealing melodies with Romanian tinges, good part-writing, no technical difficulties. What's not to like.

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799)

 Six Trios for 2 Violins and Cello

Among his earliest works, showing the influence of the leading Italian composers of the time.

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799)

 String Trio in D Major for Violin, Viola & Cello

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.2 in B flat Major

Another engaging quartet from the middle Vienna Classical era proving there were fine works beyond Haydn & Mozart.

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799)

 String Quartet No.3 in G Major

A work which straddles the Mannheim period and the early Viennese Classical era.

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799)

 String Quartet No.4 in C Major

Like the others from this set, there are fresh and original ideas along with the familiar structure & Viennese melodies

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

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799)

 String Quartet No.6 in A Major

The last of the set of six, this quartet, along with the First was for many years in the repertoire. A prototypical work.

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799)

 String Quintet No.3 (2 Cellos) in C Major, Kr.187

Composed for the cello-playing King of Prussia, one of the earliest examples from the Vienna Classical era. A good work

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799)

 String Quintet No.6 (2 Cellos) in G Major, Kr.190

The last of the set of so-called "Prussian Quintets" which gives the first cello many gorgeous solos.

Ignacy Dobrzynski (1807-1867)

Piano Trio in a minor, Op.17

Praised by Robert Schumann, this trio is filled with very appealing melodies and fine part writing. Good for concert as well as home.

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.

Ignacy Dobrzynski (1807-1867)

String Quintet No.2 (2Vc) in a minor Op.40

Every bit as good as the first. The Chamber Music Journal places it in the Masterwork category.

Ignacy Dobrzynski (1807-1867)

String Sextet (2Vln, Vla, 2Vc & Kb) in Eb Major Op.39

Lovely melodies and much excitement in a excellent work which deserves to be revived.

   Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960)

 Cello Sonata in B flat Major, Op.8

A 1st class Brahmsian work but unlike the Brahms cello sonatas, the cello does not have to struggle to be heard.

   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)

Serenade for String Trio in C Major, Op.10

One of the greatest works ever written for string trio. Should not be missed by any string trio ensemble.

   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)

String Sextet in B flat Major (1896)

An amazingly mature work by the 19 year old composer. Appealing melodies, superb part-writing, a welcome addition to the sextet literature.

Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960)

 Piano Quintet No.2 in e flat minor, Op.26

Dark and brooding, but beautifully written and captivating. Belongs in the concert hall but not too hard for amateurs

Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960)

Sextet for Vln, Vla, Vc, Cln, Hn & Pno in C Major, Op.37

Hailed by the Chamber Music Journal as a Masterwork of the first order. An outstanding work by any measure.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

Piano Trio in E flat Major

One of two such works he wrote in 1817 for families in Bologna to repay them for the musical evenings he shared in their homes. 

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

Piano Trio in D Major

Composed roughly at the same time as the E flat trio, but for a different Bolognese family which had extended their hospitality to him.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major

Dating from 1817, his earliest effort in this genre. Though set as a homework assignment, it exhibits his own voice and fledgling ideas

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.2 in A Major

A charming example of early Italian romantic chamber music by the young Donizetti.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.3 in c minor

Dates from 1818 while he was still studying with Simon Mayr. A fine example of early Italian romantic chamber music.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.4 in D Major

Also from 1818, the beautiful slow movement, Canzone, is a testament to Donizetti's compositional talent. Good work, not hard fun to play

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.5 in e minor

Composed during 1818-1819 while he was studying at the Bolognese Conservatory. One can hear echoes of his operatic talent here.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.6 in g minor

Completed in 1819 by which time he had entered the Bologna Conservatory. It is clear that Mayr had exposed Donizetti to the Vienna classics.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.9 in d minor

Completed in 1821 and written for a local quartet party with whom he took part, the shows he became alive to the possibilities of the basso.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.10 in g minor

Completed in 1821 composed during his so called "Quartet Years" after he had left the Bologna Conservatory. More Italian than Viennese.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.11 in C Major

On his own & eking out a living, he was often asked by amateur groups to bring something along & quite likely this quartet may have been one.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quartet No.18 in e minor

His last quartet. From 1826, an operatic gem in fine string quartet style from one of the great Italian masters of melody.

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

String Quintet (2 Violas)

He wrote many quintet movements, no quintet. This work combines 2 of the best movements to make a short quintet

Jakob Dont (815-1888)

Quartet for 4 Violins in e minor, Op.42

A full fledged string quartet meant for concert performance. Once of the very best for this ensem ble.

Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860)

 Quartet for Bassoon & String Trio in Bb Major, Op.36

Full of lovely melodies and though a showcase for the Bassoonist, the strings are not ignored. One of the best works from this era (1827)

Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860)

 Quartet for Oboe & String Trio in F Major, Op.37

This quartet while giving the Oboe the role usually take by the 1st violin gives the other voices a chance to shine as well in this appealing work.

Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860)

 Quartet for Flute & String Trio in a minor, Op.38

This quartet gives the Flute the role usually take by the 1st violin but the other voices are by no means ignored in this appealing work.

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)

 Sonata in B flat Major for Clarinet or Violin, Op.38

One of the very best late romantic sonatas for clarinet. Great melodies, fine part-writing-equal to the Brahms.

 Felix Draeseke (1835-1913)

 String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.27

Combines tinges of Mendelssohn and Schumann with the spacious ideas of Bruckner. A very fine & appealing work

 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.

Felix Draeseke (1835-1913)

 String Quintet in F Major, Op.77

A universality and complexity of thematic ideas on a par with Beethoven's Late Quartets. 

Felix Draeseke (1835-1913)

Quintet for Vln, Vla, Vc, Horn & Pno in Bb Major, Op.48

Jovial and good-humored, this fine works treats all of the voices generously. Appealing melodies. A winner.

  Franz Drdla (1868-1944)

Serenade in A Major for Violin & Piano

This charming work first made famous by the Czech virtuoso Jan Kubelik & then by Heifetz, Kreisler & many others.

  Franz Drdla (1868-1944)

Guitarrero for Violin & Piano, Op.88

Often played on recitals during first part of the 20th century this is a highly effective and appealing work.

  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.

Sem Dresden (1881-1957)

Sonata No.1 for Violoncello & Piano (1916)

Combines impressionism with post impressionism. Original sounding and engaging. A good modern recital choice.

Georg Druschetzky (1745-1819))

String Quartet No.3 in D Major

This early Vienna Classical Style quartet indicates that he followed the example of his friends Haydn and Mozart.

Georg Druschetzky (1745-1819))

Ottetto for Winds & Strings in E flat Major

An appealing work strongly influenced by the famous Septet of his friend Ludwig Beethoven. Each instrument is given many solos.

  Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)

Andante Cantabile for Viola or Cello & Piano (1897)

A lovely romantic, short work full of sentiment. Well written for both instruments. A fine choice for an encore.

  Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)

Cello Sonata in D Major (1905)

An individual, fresh sounding sonata from the French romantic era. An excellent recital choice.

  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)

Decet in D Major for Strings and Winds

Written for a string quintet & a wind quintet. A superb piece for this rare combination. A concert must & good for home

  Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)

String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major (1909)

This Quartet should have entered the repertoire but didn't because Impressionism was all the rage when it appeared.

Louis Dumas (1877-1952)

Lamento for Viola and Piano (1903)

A sad evocative work in the impressionist tradition by a forgotten composer who, yet, won the prestigious Prix de Rome

Thomas Dunhill (1877-1946)

Violin Sonata No.2 in F Major, Op.50

A big work and important English violin sonata from the late Romantic era. Would make a strong recital choice.

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

Thomas Dunhill (1877-1946)

Quintet for Pno, Cln, Hn, Vln & Vc in E flat, Major, Op.3

A wonderful companion piece to Fibich's great quintet for the same instrumental combination. Finely written for all.

Gabriel Dupont (1878-1914)

Journée de Printemps for Violin & Piano (1901)

A chamring and emotive work depicting a spring day. A fine choice for the recital hall and not beyond experienced amateurs.

Gabriel Dupont (1878-1914)

Poème for Piano Quintet (1911)

A massive and powerful work combining the tonal color of the impressionists with the influence of Wagner.

  Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812)

String Quartet No.1 in G major, Op.60 No.1

A programming alternative to Haydn or Mozart. A charming and elegant work of historical importance

  Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812)

Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.56

A late classical, early romantic style work anticipating Carl Maria von Weber and Johann Nepomuk Hummel

  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)

Piano Quintet No.1 in A Major, Op.5

While it sounds nothing like his famous Second Piano Quintet, it is an interesting work not at all hard to play..

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

Terzetto in C Major for 2 Violins & Viola, Op.74

Perhaps the finest work written for this combination. Undoubtly a good choice for the concert hall.

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

Four Miniatures for 2 Violins & Viola, Op.75a

Virtually unknown, these wonderful pieces are technically easier than the Terzetto. A fine recital choice.

Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

Notturno for String Quintet in B Major, Op.40

Originally for string quintet, the orchestra version is more famous lacks the charm & intimacy of the quintet version.

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

2 Waltzes for String Quartet or String Quintet, Op.54

2 gorgeous waltzes either of which can be used as encores or together as a shorter program work.

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

2 Slavonic Dances Op.46 Nos.2 & 7 for Piano Trio

Originally for piano four hands, the orchestral versions lose the intimacy of these dances. Not so these wonderful arrangements for piano trio

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

3 Slavonic Dances Op.46 Nos.3, 6 & 8 for String Quartet

From Dvorak's original publisher Simrock of three of the better known dances who engaged the famous violinist Paul Klengel to arrange them

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

3 Slavonic Dances Op.72 Nos.2, 5 & 8 for String Quartet

The great popularity of the first set led the creation of the 2nd set. Once again, Klengel's arrangement is very effective.

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

Bagatelles for 2 Violins, Cello & Piano or Piano Quartet

Critics have called these wonderful 5 pieces the Slavonic Dances for the home music making market.

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

Cypresses for String Quartet, Op.8

10 superb love songs for string quartet. Highly romantic, at times quite dramatic. These are little masterworks.

  Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904)

String Sextet in A Major, Op.48

We also offer this famous sextet in the standard version as well as a superb version for cello and BASS.

Vladimir Dyck (1882-1943)

Piano Trio in c minor, Op.25

A real surprise and a very pleasant one by a virtually unknown composer. 1st rate from start to finish.

 

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