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 like the master |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Georges Enescu (1881-1955) Concertstuck for Viola and Piano (1906) |
Lyrical and highly romantic combines French impressionism with Romanian folk idioms. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Joseph Eybler (1765-1846) Str Quintet for 2Vln, Vla, Vc & Kb in D, Op.6 No1 |
A charming, very tuneful Viennese Classical work in concertante style with fine part writing for all. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) Trio in e, Op.45 for Flute/Violin, Cello & Piano |
Superb in either version. A top flight romantic work from arguably the best woman composer of the 19th century. |
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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. |
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Friedrich Fesca (1789-1826) String Quartet No.2 in f# minor, Op.1 No.2 |
His tuneful music was admired by Weber & Spohr and provides an excellent alternative to Haydn or Mozart. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Zdenek Fibich (1850-1950) Theme & Variations for String Quartet |
One of the few worthwhile stand-alone Theme & Variations written for String Quartet. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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! |
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Arkady Filippenko (1912-1983) String Quartet No.3 in G Major |
From the simplest Ukrainian folk-tune he builds a staggering colossus. Extraordinarily fine. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Josef Bohuslav Foerster (1859-1951) Piano Trio No.2 in B flat Major, Op.38 |
Written shortly after his wife's death, this superb work is in the tradition of Smetana's autobiographical works, 1st rate. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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Arthur Foote (1853-1937) Melody for Violin & Piano, Op.44 |
Lyrical and romantic, but not without dramatic excitement, a updated song without words. |
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Arthur Foote (1853-1937) Two Pieces for Violin & Piano, Op.74 |
Charming and graceful works suitable where a short work or encore is required. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |