Composers H to I
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Joseph Haas (1879-1960) Divertimento in D Major for String Trio, Op.22 |
First rate, early modern (1909) masterwork. Expanding traditional tonality, full of humor and very effective. |
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Joseph Haas (1879-1960) String Quartet in A Major, Op.50 |
Hailed by the famous chamber music critic Wilhelm Altmann as a modern masterpiece. A very good work. |
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Henry Hadley (1871-1937) Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.50 |
A fine exemplar of early 20th century modern American music full of optimism and drive. Excellent part writing. |
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Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) Romanesque for Flute, Viola & Piano (1910) |
A slight, dreamy, atmospheric work of late French impressionism. |
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Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) Piano Quintet in f# minor |
By turns dramatic and elegant and at times suffused with an exotic French perfume. An early modern masterwork. |
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Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935) 6 Stimmungsbilder for Violin & Piano (1890) |
The Stimmungsbilder are character pieces, literally translated, mood images. Evocative and effective works. |
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Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935) Suite in g minor for Violin & Piano (1890) |
A superb late Romantic work wonderfully written by a first rate violinist. A great choice for recital. |
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Johan Halvorsen (1864-1935) Suite Mosaique for Violin & Piano (1901) |
5 character pieces which make another excellent choice for recital. Critics uniformly praise this work as top notch |
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Franz Xaver Hammer (1741-1817) Sonata No.4 for Viola & Piano in f minor |
A lovely work in the baroque style which makes excellent use of the instrument. |
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Emil Hartmann (1836-1898) Piano Trio in B flat Major, Op.10 |
A fine mid-romantic trio which would be in the concert repertoire had it been written by someone better known. |
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Emil Hartmann (1836-1898) Serenade for Clarinet (Viola or Violin, Cello & Piano |
A very appealing 1st rate work for the combination which also plays exceedingly well as a piano trio with vln or vla |
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J.P.E. Hartmann (1805-1900) Suite for Violin & Piano in a minor, Op.66 |
A Lovely mid-romantic suite-showing the influence of Mendelssohn and Schumann. Fine recital work. |
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Anton Hegner (1861-1915) String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.130 |
Its unusual use of rhythm coupled with attractive thematic material makes this an interesting appealing work. |
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Two Fantasy Pieces for Cello & Piano |
Typical of their genre. Schumannesque, with appealing melodies and effective writing. |
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Cello Sonata in a minor (1867) |
A very valuable addition to the mid-romantic cello repertoire. Captivating melodies & good cello writing. |
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Piano Trio in E flat Major (1869) |
Full of youthful energy and vigor. Combines classical form with romantic expression often with Nordic folk melodies. |
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Piano Quintet in F Major-World Premiere Edition |
A superb mid romantic work in the tradition of Mendelssohn and Schumann. Definitely first rate |
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Fini Henriques (1867-1940) Mazurka for Violin & Piano, Op.35 |
A showy, highly appealing recital work by the violinist & composer often called the Danish Fritz Kreisler |
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Fini Henriques (1867-1940) Piano Trio in G major, Op.31 "Břrne Trio" |
A charming and appealing work presenting no techical difficulties. A comfortable performance piece for amateurs |
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Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-1847) Piano Trio in d minor, Op.11 |
A surprising find and beautiful romantic trio by Felix's older sister. |
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Piano Trio in a minor, Op.24 |
Praised by Schumann, this fine work is full of lovely melodies, excitement and drama. First class all the way. |
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Louise Heritte-Viardot (1841-1918) Piano Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.9 "Im Sommer" |
A very effective portrayal of the sights, sounds and feel of summer. Appealing melodies, fine part-writing. |
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Louise Heritte-Viardot (1841-1918) Piano Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.11 "The Spanish" |
A fine, atmospheric work full of lovely Spanish melodies and dance rhythms. Very effectively written. |
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Friedrich Hermann (1828-1907) Capriccio No.1 in d minor for 3 Violins, Op.2 |
By one of the 19th century's most famous violin teachers, intended as a showcase for his students. Very well written. |
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Friedrich Hermann (1828-1907) Capriccio No.2 in G Major for 3 Violins, Op.5 |
A real show piece for this much underserved genre. Hermann masterfully interweaves 3 similar timbres. |
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Friedrich Hermann (1828-1907) String Quartet in e minor, Op.8 |
A Mendelssohnian work, appealing melodies, good part writing, no technical difficulties and fun to play. |
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Eduard Herrmann (1850-1937) String Trio in g minor, Op.39 |
An engaging late-romantic work, with appealing melodies and good part-writing. Valuable addition to the repertoire |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Violin Sonata No.1 in A Major, Op.32 |
A bright and sunny work dedicated to Joachim. Lovely melodies and makes a excellent recital selection |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Violin Sonata No.2 in B flat Major |
A first rate sonata sure to make a hit in the recital hall. Very fine and not to be missed. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Legends for either Viola or Cello & Piano, Op.62 |
Three lovely works which combine the warmth of late Romanticism with the aura of a distant past. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Cello Sonata No.3 in E flat Major, Op.94 |
Heralded by the Editor of the Chamber Music Journal as every good as the Brahms sonatas. Definite recital piece. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Trio No.1 in A Major, Op.27 No.1 |
Though it was unusual for Brahms to publicly praise anyone else's work, he praised H's rich and original trio. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Trio No.2 in F Major, Op.27 No.2 |
This string trio along with its companion No.1, must be considered one of the best from the Romantic era. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.18 |
Quite original and fresh-sounding. Composed before he came under the influence of Brahms. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Quartet No.2 in g minor, Op.42 No.1 |
Influenced by Brahms, yet extraordinarily original and fresh-sounding. First rate from start to finish. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Quartet No.5 in f minor, Op.63 |
Dark and brooding, passionate and lyrical, harking back to Late Beethoven. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) String Quintet (2 Violas) in c minor, Op.77 |
Qualifies as a masterwork. Makes superb use of instrumental color with very attractive thematic material. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Piano Trio No.1 in c minor, Op.24 |
Here is a lovely work with fine part-writing which belongs in the repertoire and unjustly neglected masterpiece |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Piano Trio No.2 in d minor, Op.36 |
A big, late romantic work of the first order. It belongs in the concert repertoire, a shame that is has been ignored |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Piano Quartet No.1 in e minor, Op.75 |
A dark and brooding, Brahmsian work written during his wife's final illness. First rate from start to finish |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Piano Quartet No.2 in B flat Major, Op.95 |
Written as a tribute to the dying Brahms, the music is joyful, triumphant, serene and very beautiful. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Trio for Oboe, Horn & Piano in D Major, Op.61 |
The Chamber Music Journal calls it a little masterwork. Superbly crafted, unsurpassed part-writing. |
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Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900) Quintet for Piano & Winds in E flat Major, Op.43 |
An important and substantial work for this little served combination. Superb use of all instruments, fine melodies |
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Alfred Hill (1869-1960) String Quartet No.1 in B flat Major, "Maori" |
Combines New Zealand Maori folk melody with late 19th century German romantic craftsmanship. Fresh & original. |
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Alfred Hill (1869-1960) String Quartet No.2 in g minor, "A Maori Legend" |
Echoes of Dvorak & Tchaikovsky combined New Zealand Maori folk melody. Fine part-writing, very appealing |
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Wilhelm Hill (1838-1902) Three Pieces for Viola & Piano, Op.18 |
Beautifully written, and emotive these works take ample advantage of the viola's timbre. Good recital choices. |
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Wilhelm Hill (1838-1902) Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.44 |
Praised by critics, this work is highly appealing, with good part-writing, a concert hall candidate as well |
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Ferdinand Hiller (1811-1885) String Trio in C Major, Op.207 |
A well-written Romantic era work with lovely melodies and excellent part-writing |
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Ferdinand Hiller (1811-1885) Piano Quartet No.3 in a minor, Op.133 |
A written on a huge scale, this is mid-romantic era work, characterized by tinges of Mendelssohn |
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Ferdinand Hiller (1811-1885) Piano Quintet in G Major, Op.156 |
A massive work, acclaimed at its premiere (1873) as one of the very best of its kind. Good part writing. Fun to play. |
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Piano Quartet in d minor, Op.50 |
"A superb work, as good as any including the Brahms piano quartets"---The Chamber Music Journal |
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Heinrich Hofmann (1842-1902) Serenade for 2 Vlns, Vla, Vc, Kb & Fl or String Sextet |
Wonderful melodies, fine part-writing, fun to play and to hear with an exciting Hungarian finale. |
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Heinrich Hofmann (1842-1902) Octet for 2 Vlns, Vla, Vc, Fl, Cln, Bsn & Hn in F, Op.112 |
A charming and highly appealing work for this ensemble which deserves to be heard in concert. |
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Joseph Holbrooke (1878-1958) Trio for Violin, Horn & Piano in d minor, Op.28 |
Good enough to be on the same program with the Brahms. 1st rate, great part writing, melodies. Not to be missed. |
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Joseph Holbrooke (1878-1958) String Quartet No.1, Fantasy in d minor, Op.17b |
A spirited work, well-written, fun to play. Fresh & original ideas expressed in an appealing way. |
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Joseph Holbrooke (1878-1958) String Quartet No.2, Impressions, Op.59a |
Opens with a somber elegiac serenade and concludes with a spirited Russian dance parodying famous composers. |
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Joseph Holbrooke (1878-1958) String Quartet No.4 Folksong Suite No.1, Op.71 |
The first of 2 suites using national folksongs and dances. In This suite there are Irish airs and Scotish dances. |
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Joseph Holbrooke (1878-1958) String Quartet No.5, "Song & Dance", Op.72 |
Uses the folktunes & dances of Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England to create a sophisticated work |
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Iver Holter (1850-1941) String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.1 |
Youthful work which incorporates Nordic melody to good effect. Fun to play, no technical difficulties. |
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Iver Holter (1850-1941) String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.18 |
Praised for its melody and fine part-writing by Wilhelm Altmann. A good work for concert or home. |
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Fantasie for Clarinet and Piano |
An atmospheric work which shows an intimate knowledge of the clarinet. A fine recital or concert work. |
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Julius Hopfe (1817-1891) String Trio No.2 in g minor, Op.69 |
Tasteful and tuneful with shades of Mendelssohn and Schumann, easy to play, no technical difficulties. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Six Poëms Hongrois for Violin & Piano, Op.27 |
Based on Hungarian folk tunes, these 6 evocative poems can be performed individually as encores or as a cycle. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Scčnes de la Csárda No.1 for Violin & Piano, Op.9 |
Perhaps the most gypsy like of the set, a fiery work full of wonderful melody and effects. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Scčnes de la Csárda No.3 for Violin & Piano, Op.18 |
Subtitled Maros vize or The Waters of the Maros, the music evokes the ebb and flow of this great Hungarian river. |
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Scčnes de la Csárda No.4 for Violin & Piano, Op.32 |
The most famous of the set, known as Hejre Kati, it is a work full of passion and bravado. Great encore. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Scčnes de la Csárda No.5 for Violin & Piano, Op.33 |
Another emotive work, known by its subtitle Waves of Lake Balaton, it tells the sad tale of a fisherman. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Album 1 Scčnes de la Csárda Nos.1, 3-5 for Violin & Piano |
This album contains all of the four works above from the Scčnes de la Csárda at an attractive price. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Les joie melée aux larmes for Violin & Piano, Op.44 No.1 |
The first of a set of three works from Impressions of the Puszta. Melodies both jubilant and sad. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Crepuscule for Violin & Piano, Op.44 No.2 |
The middle work from Impressions of the Puszta conveys the atmosphere of twilight on the Hungarian steppe. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Les Fileuses Violin & Piano, Op.44 No.3 |
The last work from Impressions of the Puszta is a moto perpetuo of girls working their spinning wheels. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Impressions of the Puszta for Violin & Piano, Op.44 |
The complete set of these short emotive tone poems which paint a musical picture of the Hungarian plains. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Bolero for Violin & Piano, Op.51 No.3 |
The third work from Hubay's Cinq morceaux has a definite Spanish flavor as the dance title implies. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Echos des Alpes for Violin & Piano, Op.51 No.4 |
The fourth work from Hubay's Cinq morceaux conjures the atmosphere of the Tyrolean Alps complete with yodeling! |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Zephyr for Violin & Piano, Op.30 No.5 |
From the tale A Flower's Life, the music conveys the scene of a butterfly fliting away from a flower. Superb encore. |
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Jenö Hubay (1858-1937) Album 2 Opp.44, 51 Nos 3-4 & Op.30 No.5 for Viln & Pno |
This album contains the complete Impressions of the Puszta, Bolero, Echos des Alpes and Zephyr. |
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Hans Huber (1852-1921) Phantasie in g minor for Violin & Piano |
A major work. Powerful, dramatic, lyrical. It's all there. Superb recital pieces. Not to be missed. |
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Hans Huber (1852-1921) Violin Sonata No.2 in B flat Major, Op.42 |
A masterwork overflowing with expressive and lyrical ideas. A superb choice for the recital hall |
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Hans Huber (1852-1921) Violin Sonata No.5 in E Major, Op.112 |
A lyrical and powerful, late Romantic, post Brahmsian sonata. Excellent choice for the recital hall |
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Hans Huber (1852-1921) Violin Sonata No.6 "Appassionata" in d minor, Op.116 |
A towering masterpiece, a violin sonata on a concerto-like scale, powerful and dramatic. Superb recital hall choice |
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Hans Huber (1852-1921) Violin Sonata No.7 "Graziosa" in G Major, Op.119 |
A big scale work as fine as any sonata from this period. Graceful, but also powerful & dramatic. Good recital choice |
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Hans Huber (1852-1921) Trio in B flat Major for 2 Violins & Piano, Op.135 |
One of the best, if not the best, works for this combination in the late romantic style. |
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Hans Huber (1852-1921) Piano Quartet No.2 in E Major "Waldlieder", Op.117 |
Based on Keller's poem, it is a marvelous sonic portrayal of nature and the forest in calm and in storm. |
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Hans Huber (1852-1921) Quintet for Piano & Winds in E flat Major, Op.136 |
An absolute must for this little served combination. Good melodies, wonderful part-writing and quite effective. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Viola Sonata in E flat Major, Op.5 No.3 |
The finest late classical & early Romantic viola sonata ever written. A must for every violist. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Cello Sonata in A Major, Op.104 |
An early Romantic work which combines the singing lyricism of the cello with the sparkling agility of the piano. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.1 in G Major, Op.12 |
A fine early romantic piano trio by the great pianist who was Mozart's only full-time composition student. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.2 in F Major, Op.22 |
A first rate work full of lovely melodies and concluding with a very exciting Rondo alla Turc |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.3 in E flat Major, Op.35 |
Very Mozartian in conception and structure. Elegant and concise with lovely melodies. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.4 G Major, Op.65 |
Standing squarely between between the late classics and the early romantics, this brilliant work incorporates both. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.5 E Major, Op.83 |
Hummel's last piano trio from his middle period still exhibits its classical heritage but also is romantic. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.6 in E flat Major, Op.93 |
Hummel advances further into the Romantic movement with a work somewhat reminiscent of the Archduke. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Piano Trio No.7 in E flat Major, Op.96 |
Hummel's last trio with brilliant writing for all including an exciting Rondo alla Russa finale. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) String Trio No.1 in E flat Major |
Lovely melodies & fine part writing makes this late classical trio trio a welcome addition to the repertoire |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) String Trio No.2 in G Major |
This work is equally as fine as the No.1 and should also be welcomed by string trio players everywhere. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Quintet for Piano, Vln, Vla, Cello & Bass, Op.87 |
An exciting work, and one of the few, that can be played for the same instrumentation as Schubert's Trout Quintet. |
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778-1837) Septet for Piano, Winds & Strings in d minor, Op.74 |
Brilliantly written, exciting, dramatic and powerful. Each instrument gets solos. Once a concert hall staple. |
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Jean Huré (1877-1930) Piano Quintet (1907-1908) |
Original, powerful a virtual tone poem. Belongs in the concert hall where it will make a strong impression. |
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William Hurlstone (1876-1906) Phantasie for String Quartet (1905) |
This composition won first prize in the prestigious Cobbett Chamber Music Composition. Modern and orginal |
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William Hurlstone (1876-1906) Piano Trio in G Major (1905) |
A real masterwork of the late romantic era. Fresh and original themes. Superb part-writing, fun to play. |
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William Hurlstone (1876-1906) Piano Quartet in e minor, Op.43 |
A fine late Romantic work tinged with Brahmsian tonal colors but also beginning to show more modern tonalities |
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Henry Holden Huss (1862-1953) Piano Trio in d minor, Op.23 World Premiere Edition |
A late Romantic masterwork of the first order written by one of the best American composers of his generation. |
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Anselm Hüttenbrenner (1794-1868) String Qt No.1 in E Major "Death & the Maiden" |
It was from this work of his friend that Schubert got the idea for his famous song and his string quartet. I |
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Anselm Hüttenbrenner (1794-1868) String Quintet (2 Violas) in c minor |
Fine early Romantic era work. Very Viennese, very Schubertian. Lovely melodies and fun to play. |
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Jacques Ibert (1890-1962) Cinq Pieces en Trio for Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon |
Five bright and charming short works in the neo classical style that make a good choice for concert or amateurs |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) Lied for Cello or Viola & Piano, Op.19 |
A lovely long cantabile French art song, gentle and flowing but also with dramatic moments. |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) Cello Sonata in D Major, Op.84 |
A modern French version of the 17th century baroque suite. Imaginatively written. Very appealing. |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) Piano Quartet in a minor, Op.7 |
Very French sounding a la Cesar Franck, atmospheric, unusual chromaticism & excellent part-writing. |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) Trio in Bb for Clarinet (or Violin), Cello & Piano, Op.29 |
A masterwork for this combination of instruments. Gallic, original with brilliant part-writing |
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Piano Trio No.2 "In the Form of a Suite", Op.98 |
A marvelous neoclassical rendition of the18th century baroque French suite. A charming and appealing work. |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) String Quartet No.1 in D Major, Op.35 |
Much acclaimed and hailed by critics as a masterwork, this original and powerful work needs to be rediscovered. |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) String Quartet No.2 in E Major, Op.45 |
Using Cesar Franck cyclical technique d'Indy creates an impressive and original work based on a four note motto |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) String Sextet in B flat Major, Op.92 |
An important addition to the sextet literature, a bright and attractive, modern French work. |
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Vincent d'Indy (1851-1931) Chansons et Danses for Wind Septet, Op.50 |
An attractive post-romantic work for winds. Excellent part writing makes and appealing melodies in modern setting. |
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Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov (1859-1935) Violin Sonata in A Major, Op.8 |
Charming and elegant, this work filters the then (1887) latest developments from France through a Russian lens. |
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Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov (1859-1935) An Evening in Georgia, Qnt for Piano & Winds, Op.71 |
Brings the folk music and rhythms of the Caucasus with its hint of the exotic and good part writing. |