Composers E to F

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  Anton Eberl (1765-1807)

Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano, Op.36

No one had more works passed off as Mozart's than Eberl & this lovely trio sounds just like the master

  Anton Eberl (1765-1807)

String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.13 No.1

Some echoes of Mozart, but more like Haydn. Good choice when a fresh Vienna Classical era quartet is needed.

  Anton Eberl (1765-1807)

String Quartet No.3 in g minor, Op.13 No.3

If you did not know better, you would think this appealing quartet was composed by Haydn.

Anton Eberl (1765-1807)

Sextet for Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet, Horn & Piano

Styled Grand Sextet, this fine work is almost unique in the classical literature for its unusual ensemble. Sounds very much like Mozart too.

Joachim Eggert (1779-1813)

String Quartet No.7 in c minor, Op.3 No.1

Showing the influence of late Haydn and early Beethoven, a good choice for concert and amateur quartets.

Joachim Eggert (1779-1813)

Sextet for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Clarinet, & Horn

In the Viennese Classical tradition with appealing melodies. Unusual because of promince given to clarinet & horn.

  Andreas Ehrhardt (1823-1884)

String Trio for 2 Violins & Cello in e minor, Op.19

Perhaps the finest work for this combination from the mid romantic era. Well-written for all three voices.

Julius Eichberg (1824-1893)

5 Skizzen (Sketches) for String Trio, Op.23

An appealing mid-romantic-era suite. Makes a good program work, not at all difficult, good for amateurs as well

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Violin Sonata in e minor, Op.82

Critics called it a masterwork. An important sonata which belongs in the recital hall.

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.84

A big 1st class late Romantic work which many critics have hailed as the equal of the Dvorak and Brahms Piano Quintets

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Serenade in e minor for String Nonet, Op.20

Nowadays one hears it played by large string orchestras but it loses its wonderful intimacy that a nonet possesses.

John Lodge Ellerton (1801-1873)

String Quintet (2 Vc) in f minor, Op.100

Very few Englishmen were composing during the period when he was active. A solid work good for home or concert

Rosalind Ellicott (1857-1924)

Piano Trio No.1 in G Major (1889)

One of the most prominent women composers in late 19th century England. Appealing melodies & fine part-writing.

Joseph Elsner (1769-1854)

Piano Quartet in B flat Major, Op.15

This lovely piano quartet is filled with appealing melodies and shows the influence of Mozart, however, the part writing is better.

Joseph Elsner (1769-1854)

Three String Quartets, Op.8 Nos.1-3

Dating from 1796, these are among the first, if not the first Polish string quartets featuring Polish folk dances.

Maurice Emmanuel (1862-1938)

Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op.3

Very original, using modal scales. So far ahead of its time (1890) it was not performed for 30 years.

Maurice Emmanuel (1862-1938)

Sonata for Violin and Piano in d minor, Op.6

Combines French post romanticism with elements of Cesar Franck's technique to create a very original sounding work

Maurice Emmanuel (1862-1938)

Sonate en Trio for Flute, Clarinet & Piano, Op.11

An intimate and charming work, beautifully written for all three instruments. Very effective in concert.

Maurice Emmanuel (1862-1938)

String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.8

Hailed by critics as a work of the first order. The finale is an extraordinarily powerful and wild gypsy movement.

  Georges Enescu (1881-1955)

Violin Sonata No.2 in f minor, Op.6

Enescu called it the first work in which he found his own voice. Highly original with Romanian folk melodies.

  Georges Enescu (1881-1955)

Concertstuck for Viola and Piano (1906)

Lyrical and highly romantic combines French impressionism with Romanian folk idioms.

  Georges Enescu (1881-1955)

Piano Quartet No.1 in D Major, Op.16

This epic, pioneering and even revolutionary work might well be called Post-French impressionist.

 Georges Enescu (1881-1955)

Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.29

More than a decade in the making, this massive work, still tonal but not traditionally so, original in conception and full of contrasts

  Georges Enescu (1881-1955)

Aubade for String Trio (1899)

Like its title, this is a beautiful love song for string trio. Fine shorter concertpiece or encore

  Georges Enescu (1881-1955)

String Octet in C Major, Op.7

A huge, epic masterwork combining late romanticism with emerging polytonality for an astounding tonal result.

Frederic d'Erlanger (1868-1943)

Piano Quintet in c minor

This is a late Romantic era masterwork. It should have entered the repertoire. You will not be disappointed.

Johann Carl Eschmann (1826-1882)

String Quartet in d minor (circa 1847)

From a student of Mendelssohn, Gade and Moscheles, this is a worthy mid Romantic Swiss string quartet. Good to hear & play not difficult.

Michele Esposito (1855-1929)

Cello Sonata in D Major, Op.43

This fine sonata won a prize from the London Society of Musicians. Combines Italian lyricism with French lightness.

Michele Esposito (1855-1929)

Violin Sonata No.1 in G Major, Op.32

A very attractive work written in a Neopolitan vocal style with lovely melodies and a fiery finale. Excellent recital choice.

Michele Esposito (1855-1929)

Violin Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.67

A genial work with appealing melodies, full of lyricism and very nicely written.

Victor Ewald (1860-1935)

String Quartet in C Major, Op.1

Awarded a prize for excellence in a compeition judged by Tchaikovsky & Korsakov, charming & appealing.

Victor Ewald (1860-1935)

String Quintet (2 Violas) in A Major, Op.4

An absolutely first rate work, full of charm, fetching melodies, fun and not difficult to play. Good for concert & home.

Joseph Eybler (1765-1846)

String Trio in C Major, Op.2

A superb work in the tradition of Mozart's K.563 Trio. Great part-writing & appealing melodies, a first class work.

Joseph Eybler (1765-1846)

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

Eybler worked closely with both Haydn & Mozart and this work shows the influence of their middle periods.

Joseph Eybler (1765-1846)

String Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.1 No.2

This work illustrates why Mozart thought so highly of Eybler. Original, dramatic with excellent part writing.

Joseph Eybler (1765-1846)

String Quartet No.3 in B flat Major, Op.1 No.3

The third of his first set of quartets which helped to make a name him. A fine work making good use of the lower voices

Joseph Eybler (1765-1846)

String Quartet No.4 in E flat Major, Op.10 No.1

The first of a set of three from 1790 paying tribute to his friend Haydn. A good choice for concert or  home..

Joseph Eybler (1765-1846)

String Quartet No.6  in C Major, Op.10 No.3

Eybler's last string quartets is,an echter Vienna classic, Haydnesque. A good choice where a fresh classical era piece is required.

Joseph Eybler (1765-1846)

String Quintet (2Vln) in E flat Major, Op.5 No1

Straight forward with no technical difficulties whatsoever makes this a perfect choice for amateur or student groups needing a work form the classical era.

Joseph Eybler (1765-1846)

Str Quintet for 2Vln, Vla, Vc & Kb in B flat, Op.6 No1

A charming, very tuneful Viennese Classical work in concertante style with fine part writing for all.

   Philipp Fahrbach, Jr. (1843-1884)

Im Kahlenberger Dörfl, Op.340 for Piano Trio

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of the most famous and charming dances from Vienna's third waltz dynasty.

Siegfried Fall (1877-1943)

Piano Trio in a minor, Op.4

Winner of the prestigious Mendelssohn Prize for composition, this is a very impressive work & belongs in the concert hall

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)

Cello Sonata in B flat Major, Op.46

The instrumentation is modeled on Beethoven's cello sonatas but the melodic material mid 19th century French romantic..

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)

Trio for Clarinet or Violin, Cello & Piano in E flat Major, Op.44

Dedicated to the French clarinetist Adolphe Leroy, the trio takes full advanage of the clarinet's possibilities & is a worthwhile addition to this repertoire.

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)

Trio in for Flute or Violin, Cello & Piano in e minor, Op.45

Superb in either version. A top flight romantic work from arguably the best woman composer of the 19th century.

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)

Piano Quintet No.1 (Vln, Vla, Vc & Kb) in a minor, Op.30

On a par with the best quintets from this time (1839) For Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass. Great companion to the Trout.

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)

Piano Quintet No.2 (Vln, Vla, Vc & Kb) in E Major, Op.31

The companion work for the same instrumentation as her First, Appealing melodies, good part writing, a candidate for concert or home

Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)

Nonet in E flat Major for Winds & Strings, Op.38

Hailed as a masterpiece by The Chamber Music Journal and belonging in the front rank of nonets. Excellent part-writing, convincing melodies.

Arthur Farwell (1872-1952)

Piano Quintet in e minor, Op.103

Highly original, this 1937 work sounds like little else. By turns spooky, dramatic, violent, lyrical, dissonant, this is a one of a kind piece.

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

Piano Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.15

In the 1st rank of Piano Quartets, very original, shows outstanding grasp of relationship betw piano & strings.

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

Piano Quartet No.2 in g minor, Op.45

A fine French work typical of Faure's mature later style. By turns, lyrical and turbulent, original, good part-writing.

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)

String Quartet in e minor, Op.121

Completed shortly before his death, many consider it, musically speaking, his last will and testament.

Alexander Fesca (1820-1849)

Piano Trio No.2 in e minor, Op.12

Full of captivating melodies, excellent part writing. A fine romantic era work, good for concert, playable by amateurs

Alexander Fesca (1820-1849)

Piano Trio No.5 in b minor, Op.46

Schumann was so jealous of the gorgeous melodies he warned Fesca to beware of the longing glances of ladies.

Alexander Fesca (1820-1849)

Piano Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.26

Fesca's version of his first septet. Every bit a effective and captivating as the version for septet.

Alexander Fesca (1820-1849)

Piano Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.28

Fesca's version of his second septet. Again, requested by his publisher so it would reach a wider audience. As good as the septet version.

Alexander Fesca (1820-1849)

Septet No.1 in c minor for Piano, Winds & Strings

A superb mid-romantic era work for a rare ensemble. 1st rate all the way, great for concert or home.

Alexander Fesca (1820-1849)

Septet No.2 in d minor for Piano, Winds & Strings

Every bit as good as number one. Very useful, too, because it is for exactly the same instrumentation.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.1 No.1

His tuneful music was admired by Weber & Spohr and provides an excellent alternative to Haydn or Mozart.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.2 in f# minor, Op.1 No.2

With a gift for pleasing melodies and with the deft touch of a quartet player, Fesca produced works which were popular much of the 19th century.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.3 in  B flat Major, Op.1 No.3

The third of this set dating from 1806, It, too, is filled with pleasing melodies. No other composers sound like him from this period.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.4 in b minor, Op.2 No.1

The first of a set dating from around 1810. One hears echoes of Haydn and also early Beethoven. New Edition

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.5 in g minor, Op.2 No.2

The 2nd of the set dating from 1810. Unlike No.4 one does not here echoes of Haydn or Beethoven. New Edition

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.6 in E Major, Op.2 No.3

The last of the set dating from 1810. A charming serenade like work with lovely melodies New Edition

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.7 in a minor, Op.3 No.1

Dramatic, turbulent and exciting, here is a work which belongs in the repertoire. Sure to be an audience pleaser. New Edition

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.8 in D Major, Op.3 No.2

The second of the set from 1812, a genial work which is good hear and fun to play.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.9 in E flat Major, Op.9 No.3

The last of the set from 1812, sunny, light and bright, very pleasnt music.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.10 in c minor, Op.4

This powerful work shows the influcence of Beethoven's Op.18 No.4 c minor quartet. A first class work.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.11 in f minor, Op.7 No.1

Full of nervous excitement of lovely thematic material, this attractive work would do very well in concert.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.12 in e minor, Op.7 No.2

Dark & brooding, with dramatic explosions and much excitement and appealing melodies. Good for concert

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.13 in d minor, Op.12

In 1818, Fesca stopped producing quartets in sets. This is a 1st Class work with echoes of early Beethoven.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.14 in B flat Major, Op.14

Composed the year after No.13, it is a very different sort of work which in many ways anticipates Schubert.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.15 in D Major, Op.34

This excellent work truly belongs in the concert hall, with borrowings from Haydn and showing remarkable similarities to Beethoven also.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quartet No.16 in C Major, Op.36

In this, his last string quartet, we here echoes of his famous teacher Louis Spohr. Full of appealing melodies

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

Potpourri No.2 for String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.11

An appealing one movement lighter work full of tuneful melodies designed as a vehicle for the first violin.

Friedrich Ernst Fesca (1789-1826)

String Quintet (2 Violas) No.1 in D Major, Op.8

Haydn and Schubert never wrote viola quintets. Fesca's is a fine example of the late classical early Romantic era.

Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950)

Piano Trio in f minor, Op. Post.

A fine work from the contemporary of Dvorak & Smetana who began using Czech melodies before they did.

Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950)

Piano Quartet in e minor, Op. 11

Powerful. Very originally constructed with linking of thematic material. Hailed as first class by the critics.

Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950)

Piano Quintet in D Major, Op.42

Unique tone color in both versions--piano, winds & srings & standard piano quintet. Charming, captivating melodies

Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950)

String Quartet No.1 in A Major, (1874)

Sunny and genial, this very original work was the first by a Czech composer using Slavic dance forms.

Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950)

String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.8

Here you will find an engaging and pioneering work complete with fetching Czech melodies and rhythms.

Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950)

Theme & Variations for String Quartet

One of the few worthwhile stand-alone Theme & Variations written for String Quartet.

Max Fiedler (1859-1939)

String Quintet (2 Vla) in d minor, Op.1

Excellent mid-romantic era work. Appealing melodies and good part-writing, no technical difficulties, 1st class work

Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983)

String Quartet No.1 in a minor

A real find. Ukrainian master composer. The first of 3 superb works for string quartet. Powerful and fresh.

Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983)

String Quartet No.2 in D Major

A towering, monumental work which won the U.S.S.R. State Prize. As fine as Shostakovich's Quartet No.8!

Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983)

String Quartet No.3 in G Major

From the simplest Ukrainian folk-tune he builds a staggering colossus. Extraordinarily fine.

Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983)

String Quartet No.4 in a minor

Another masterwork the equal of any of the Shostakovich quartets. Belongs in the repertoire. Well written, exciting, original, Ukrainian folk melodies..

Michael Gotthard Fischer (1773-1829)

Piano Quartet in F Major, Op.6

One of the earliest (1803) piano quartets to have been published. Tuneful, sounding like early Beethoven.

Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)

Resignation for Cello & Piano, Op.40

Subtitled 'A Sacred Song without Words' this evocative work was intended for church concerts.

Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)

Capriccio for Cello & Piano, Op.40

Dedicated to Robert Hausmann cellist of the Joachim Quartet the Capriccio is a moto perpetuo with a lyrical middle section

Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)

Gavotte No.2 for Cello & Piano, Op.42

A jaunty dance-like piece with finely contrasting middle section makes a fine recital solo or encore.

Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)

Ave Maria for 4 Cellos, Op.41

A gorgeous setting, very well-written for all, highly emotive, a fine work for this combination.

Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)

Concert Waltzes for 4 Cellos, Op.31

A superb work so well written you hardly know your are listening to 4 cellos rather than a standard string quartet.

Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (1848-1890)

String Quartet in d minor, Op.23

The Chamber Music Journal calls it 1st rate throughout. Superbly written by an experience quartet player.

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

Piano Trio No.1 in f minor, Op.8

Lavishly praised by Dvorak who was at the premiere, a real first rate concert hall candidate. Belongs in repertoire.

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

Piano Trio No.2 in B flat Major, Op.38

Written shortly after his wife's death (1894), this superb work is in the tradition of Smetana's autobiographical works, 1st rate.

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

Piano Trio No.3 in a minor, Op.105

Started shortly after his son's death, (1919) the trio is written in post romantic style, dark and elegiac, entirely tonal. Deeply felt work.

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

String Quartet No.1 in E Major, Op.15

Lovely late Romantic work tinged with Czech melodies and influenced by his friends Dvorak & Smetana.

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

String Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.39

While still showing the influence of the Czech nationalists, Foerster begins to move beyond them. A fine work.

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

String Quartet No.3 in C Major, Op.61

Powerful and dramatic early modern masterwork. Biographical and reminiscent in part of Smetana

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

String Quartet No.4 in F Major, Op.182

Dating from 1944 when he was 85 this beautiful, bright and upbeat work shows the vigor of a man 50 years younger. Good for pros & amateurs

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

String Quartet No.5 in G Major, Op.Post

Composed in the last months of his life, an extraordinary accomplishment by any standard. Good choice for home or concert.

Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951)

Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon in D Major, Op.95

One of the very best works of its type from the late Romantic era. Not to be missed. Great for concert.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Three Character Pieces for Violin & Piano, Op.9

All three make a full length recital piece but any of the three could be played alone as an encore.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Melody for Violin & Piano, Op.44

Lyrical and romantic, but not without dramatic excitement, a updated song without words.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Two Pieces for Violin & Piano, Op.74

Charming and graceful works suitable where a short work or encore is required.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Violin Sonata in g minor, Op.20

An unjustly forgotten masterwork from the Romantic era. Wonderful writing & melodies, sure to please in performance

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

String Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op.4

A dramatic and appealing work combining the influence of Schumann & Mendelssohn with his own original ideas.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Tema & Variazione for Str Qt (Qt.No2), Op.32

The only movement he published from his 2nd Qt. He did not want this magnificent & big set of variations to die.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

String Quartet No.3 in D Major, Op.70

Called an early modern American masterwork by the Chamber Music Journal. Builds on traditional ideas.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Serenade for String Nonet in E Major, Op.25

The serenade of this unjustly ignored American master is the equal of his European contemporaries such as Brahms.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Piano Trio No.1 in c minor, Op.5

This mid-late romantic period trio unquestionably belongs in the concert repertoire. Superb from start to finish.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Piano Trio No.2 in B flat Major, Op.65

Another masterwork, this time in the idiom of the post-romantics. Original, tuneful & bracing.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Piano Quartet in C Major, Op.23

A piano quartet of the first rank. Fun to play, an audience pleaser, excellent part-writing and good melodies.

  Arthur Foote (1853-1937)

Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.38

An extremely fine work by an important American composer. Many say as good as the Brahms and Dvorak.

Emanuel Aloys Förster (1748-1823)

String Quartet in d minor, Op.21 No.2

A friend of Haydn, Mozart & Beethoven, his quartets often appeared on the same programs as theirs. This work is an example of why that was

Emanuel Aloys Förster (1748-1823)

String Quintet (2Vla) No.1 in c minor, Op.19

The first of his three string quintets written in the late Vienna Classical Style. Appealing melodies with solos for all.

Emanuel Aloys Förster (1748-1823)

String Quintet (2Vla) No.2 in a minor, Op.20

An engaging Haydnesque work but with its own original sounding treatments. Good late Viennese Classical Era work

Emanuel Aloys Förster (1748-1823)

String Quintet (2Vla) No.3 in E flat Major, Op.26

Interesting and original sounding though in the Viennese Classical tradition. The 1st violin and cello have many interesting conversations.

César Franck (1822-1890)

Andantino Quietoso for Violin & Piano, Op.6

A once very popular recital work in the fashionable Salons of 19th century Paris. A very effective work.

César Franck (1822-1890)

Piano Quintet in f minor (1879)

Considered a ground breaking work heard as often as those of Brahms, Dvorak & Schumann. Deserves revival

César Franck (1822-1890)

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

Hailed by d'Indy as "Epoch making". This is a highly original work full of drama & power. Nothing else sounds like it.

César Franck (1822-1890)

Piano Trio No.2, Op.1 No.2 "Trio de Salon"

Lovely work so titled by the composer not because it was a drawing room piece but because of its intimate nature.

César Franck (1822-1890)

Piano Trio No.3 in b minor, Op.1 No.3

Powerful, stormy and dramatic are all suitable adjectives which describe this very original piano trio.

César Franck (1822-1890)

String Quartet in D Major (1890)

A massive, towering work, by turns tender, explosive, highly dramatic, powerful. Called sui generus by the critics

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Cello Sonata No.1 in D Major, Op.6

This lovely work, a valuable addition to the cello sonata repertoire, could pass for Mendelssohn's 3rd cello sonata.

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Cello Sonata No.2 in F Major, Op.42

In the tradition of Mendelssohn. A wonderful addition to the mid-romantic cello sonata repertoire. 

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Violin Sonata No.1 in c minor, Op.19

Along with Schumann's, this is the first important violin sonata since Beethoven. A first class recital piece.

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Violin Sonata No.2 in A Major, Op.23

A fine mid-romantic era sonata full of appealing melodies deserving a place in the recital hall.

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Violin Sonata No.3 in E Major, Op.60

Another first rate sonata which ought to be heard in recital and which will also appeal to amateurs.

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Piano Trio No.1 in e minor, Op.11

Lovely melodies, original ideas and good part writing create a first class mid-romantic work.

Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.22

A mid-romantic work with appealing melodies showing the influence of Schumann and Mendelssohn.

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Piano Trio No.4 in D Major, Op.58

Lovely, lilting tunes and fine part writing makes this a romantic era work to interest pros & amateurs alike.

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

Piano Quintet in D Major, Op.45

Filled with lovely melodies reminiscent of Mendelssohn and Schubert with excellent and effective part-writing. 

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

String Quartet No.1 in f minor, Op.49

Turbulent and full of passion. Takes Mendelssohns Op.13 and Beethoven's Op.95 as its models. 

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

String Quartet No.2, Op.54-World Premiere Edition

Modeled on Beethoven's Harp Quartet, this work shows Franck's superb compositional talent.

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

String Quartet No.3 in c minor, Op.55

Explosive and dramatic. A fresh-sounding quartet from the mid-romantic period by a very good composer.  

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

String Quintet No.1 (2 Vla) in e minor, Op.15

Very Mendelssohnian, finished only a few years after Franck studied with him. Beautiful melodies, good part writing

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

String Quintet No.2 (2 Vla) in C major, Op.51

A good work with appealing melodies and good part writing occasionally showing the influence of Mendelssohn

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

String Sextet No.1 in Eb Major, Op.41

This sparkling and Mendelssohnian sextet is full of gorgeous melodies with fresh and original ideas.

  Eduard Franck (1817-1893)

String Sextet No.2 in D Major, Op.50

Another superb sextet which belongs in the concert hall and which amateurs will treasure.

  Richard Franck (1858-1938)

Piano Trio No.1 in b minor, Op.20

Archetypical German mid romantic period music, by turns dramatic and lyrical, this work plays extremely well.

  Richard Franck (1858-1938)

Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.32

A late romantic masterwork for piano trio. Rich and warm-blooded melodies in the tradition of Brahms.

  Richard Franck (1858-1938)

Piano Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.33

Lyrical, exciting and very romantic, this  beautiful work is great fun to play and presents no technical difficulties

  Richard Franck (1858-1938)

Piano Quartet No.2 in E Major, Op.41

Hailed by critics as a poetic masterwork, this highly romantic work is very satisfying to play.

  Richard Franck (1858-1938)

Violin Sonata No.1 in D Major, Op.14

Full of lovely themes and fine part-writing, this is a valuable addition to the romantic violin sonata literature

  Richard Franck (1858-1938)

Violin Sonata No.2 in c minor, Op.35

A first class work which unquestionably belongs in the recital hall. Pleasing melodies. A very satisfying work.

Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1644)

Toccata for Cello and Piano

This is an arrangement by the Spanish cellist Gaspar Cassado. It makes a great recital and competition piece

Ignaz Friedman (1882-1948)

Piano Quintet in c minor (1918)

A powerful and dramatic late Romatic era work of many moods. If not a masterpiece, certainly very close to one.

James Friskin (1886-1967)

Phantasie in e minor for Piano Trio (1909)

A first class work which unquestionably belongs in the recital hall. Pleasing melodies. A very satisfying work.

James Friskin (1886-1967)

Phantasy for Piano Quintet (1910)

A Like his other Phantasies, composed for the prestigious Cobbett Competitions. Fresh & Original. A very good piece.

James Friskin (1886-1967)

Piano Quintet in c minor (1907)

Called one of the most brilliant opus ones in existence by the Cyclopedic Survey of Chamber Music. A superb work.

James Friskin (1886-1967)

Phantasie for String Quartet (1906)

A super choice where a shorter program work is required. Great craftsmanship, part-writing, melodies. Has it all.

Gaspard Fritz (1716-1783)

Violin Sonata in D Major, Op.3 No.1

A late Baroque sonata which shows the emerging new pre-classical trends in French and English music.

 Carl Frühling (1868-1937)

Trio for Clarinet ( or Vln), Cello & Piano in a, Op.40

A lovely late romantic work. Genial and lush bringing Brahms to mind. Essential work for this ensemble.

  Carl Frühling (1868-1937)

Piano Quartet in D Major, Op.35

A big broad, late Romantic era work of the first order which deserves concert performance but also good for amateurs.

  Carl Frühling (1868-1937)

Piano Quintet in f sharp minor, Op.30

Definitely qualifies as unjustly forgotten masterpiece. Late romantic, powerful with rich melodies, great part-writing

Oscar Fuchs (1866-1927)

3 Character Pieces for Fl or Vln, Vla or Vc & Pno, Op.29

Short, charming pieces which are easy to play and make excellent encores separately or a nice shorter work played together

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Violin Sonata No.1 in f# minor, Op.20

A first rate work from the mid, late Romantic era. Highly lyrical with tinges of Brahms.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Violin Sonata No.2 in D Major, Op.33

Combines the melodic gifts of Schubert with the profundity of Brahms. A first rate work which belongs in the repertoire.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Violin Sonata No.3 in d minor, Op.68

Full of yearning, a tonally dark colored work, by turns passionate, brooding and pensive.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Violin Sonata No.4 in E Major, Op.77

A work characterized by its dense textures and unusual development of themes. Lovely and appealing melodies

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Violin Sonata No.5 in A Major, Op.95

A bucolic work, by turns lyrical, gentle and calm evoking the dreamy world of Robert Schumann

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Violin Sonata No.6 in g minor, Op.103

A late romantic masterwork which not only belongs in the standard sonata repertoire but on recital hall programs.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Six Fantasy Pieces Viola & Piano, Op.117

Charming character pieces which evoke the bygone era of the late Romantic. A fine choice for a recital.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Viola Sonata & Piano in d minor, Op.86

Very important late Romantic work belongs in every violist's library. A winner in the recital hall.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Seven Fantasy Pieces Cello & Piano, Op.78

Charming character pieces each of a different mood. Together the length of a sonata, but each could serve as an encore. Fine choice for recital.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Cello Sonata No.1 in d minor, Op.29

Passionate, with fine writing. An excellent choice for the recital hall instead of one of the inevitable Brahms sonatas.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Cello Sonata No.2 in e flat minor, Op.83

By turns, lyical, impassioned, dark, brooding, autumnal, dramatic & another good substitute for the Brahms sonatas.

Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Terzetto No.1 for 2 Violins & Viola in E Maj, Op.61 No.1

Probably the best late Romantic era work for this under served combination. Attractive melodies & fine part-writing

Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Terzetto No.2 for 2 Violins & Viola in D Maj, Op.61 No.2

Ditto, see above. Equally as fine. Not to be missed by two violin and viola trio groups.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

String Trio in A Major, Op.94

Post-Brahmsian, and without doubt, one of the masterworks of the string trio literature.  

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

String Quartet No.1 in E Major, Op.58

Charming and graceful. The subtle harmonic and rhythmic interplay & fine part writing makes this an attractive work.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

String Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.62

Much like his first quartet, it is charming and elegant with fine part writing and appealing melodic ideas.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

String Quartet No.3 in C Major, Op.71

A late romantic masterwork with great originality, excellent part-writing and appealing melodies.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

String Quartet No.4 in A Major, Op.106

Another masterwork in which Fuchs combines a rich tonal palette with great rhythmic originality.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

7 Fantasy Pieces for Violin, Viola & Piano, Op.57

In the front rank of works of this genre, beautiful tone color and highly emotive.  

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Clarinet Quintet in E flat Major, Op.102

A work which stands alongside the very best of this genre. Tonally in the tradition of Brahms & the late Romantic era.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Piano Trio No.1 in C Major, Op.22

This work so impressed Brahms that he decided to try his hand at one again. Noble, full-blooded and heroic.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Piano Trio No.2 in B flat Major, Op.72

A marvelous work which belongs in the repertoire but not at all hard to play and should interest amateurs as well. 

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Trio for Violin, Viola & Piano in f# minor, Op.115

A masterpiece for this little served combination. Tonally dark, though not brooding. Extremely well-written.

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Piano Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op.15

A youthful work from the mid-late Romantic period full of fire and vigor. Lovely melodies, highly effective. 

  Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Piano Quartet No.2 in b minor, Op.75

Very late romantic masterwork for piano quartet. Richly written with fine melodies and original ideas.  

Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Serenade No.1 for String Nonet in D Major, Op.9

Fuchs' First Serenade achieved such popularity that he wrote 4 more and became known as "Serenade Fuchs"

Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Serenade No.2 for String Nonet in C Major, Op.14

As popular as the First Serenade and every bit as good with appealing melodies and fine part-writing.

Robert Fuchs (1847-1927)

Serenade No.3 for String Nonet in e minor, Op.21

The third of Fuchs' serenades repleat with lovely melodies and wonderful part-writing. A very fine work.

Carl Futterer (1873-1927)

Octet in C Major for Cln, Eng Hn, Bsn, String Qt & Kb (1921)

An original and quirky late Romantic style work with episodes of adventurous tonality and fine part writing for each instrument

 

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