Composers N to P
(Click on composer's name for details & soundbites)
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Ernst Naumann (1832-1910) String Trio in D Major, Op.12 |
Inspired by the Vienna Classics and Schumann, this lovely trio is a welcome addition to the repertoire. |
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Oskar Nedbal (1874-1930) Violin Sonata in b minor, Op.9 |
A fine late romantic violin sonata from the famous violinist and composition student of Dvorak |
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Joachim Bruun de Neergaard (1877-1920) String Quartet No.1 |
A superb addition to the Post-Brahmsian romantic repertoire; original with excellent part-writing for all. |
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Alberto Nepomuceno (1864-1920) String Quartet No.1 (World Premiere Edition) |
An exciting and original-sounding quartet by the most important Brazilian composer of the late 19th cent. |
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Alberto Nepomuceno (1864-1920) String Qt No.3 "Brasileiro" (World Premiere Edition) |
Tremendous masterpiece, superbly combines Brazilian melody with the late romantic idiom. Not to be missed. |
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Sigismund Neukomm (1778-1858) String Quintet (2 Violas) L'amante abandonnée |
A dramatic, programmatic work--"The abandoned lover"--musically describes trials & tribulations of love. |
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Violin Sonata No.1 in A Major, Op.9 |
An early modern work, very advanced for its time (1895) in both its ideas and tonalities. Very individualistic. |
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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Violin Sonata No.2, Op.35 |
More modern than the first but still firmly tonal though with much unconventional & striking tonalities. (1912) |
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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) String Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op.13 |
The first of his trail-blazing quartets which opened new paths for 20th cent composers. Original and fresh. |
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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) String Quartet No.2 in f minor, Op.5 |
A pioneering work full of unusual ideas and daring tonalities for that time (1889) |
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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major, Op.14 |
Powerful, tonally advanced, highly original and well ahead of its time (1898). An important master quartet |
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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) String Quartet No.4 in F Major, Op.44 |
Here, Nielsen set himself the goal of writing a charming and appealing modern work. |
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Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Little Suite for Strings (Nonet) Op.1 |
Appealing work intended for nonet or very small string orchestra & not the full string sections of big orchestras |
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Ludolf Nielsen (1876-1939) String Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.5 |
An interesting and worthwhile work from the late Danish Romantic and early modern era. |
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Ludolf Nielsen (1876-1939) String Quartet No.3 in C Major, Op.41 |
A powerful and thought provoking post-romantic work. Fine string writing, very effective early modern work |
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Zygmunt Noskowski (1846-1909) String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.9 |
Combines Central European romantic tendancies with Polish folk dance and melody. |
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Zygmunt Noskowski (1846-1909) Piano Quartet in d minor, Op.8 |
A rich and imaginative work in the late romantic style by Poland's foremost composer of the late 19th century. |
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Ottokar Nováček (1866-1900) String Quartet No.2 in E flat Major, Op.10 |
A superb and highly effective work by a member of a famous string quartet. Good writing, appealing melody |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.22 |
Still in the Dvorak tradition but more modern, full of Moravian and Slovak folk melodies. A real find. |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) String Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.35 |
A tour d'force of form and structure with a massive fugue, a fantasia and modern Slav melodies. |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) Piano Trio No.1 in g minor, Op.1 |
A powerful, dramatic work from the late romantic period. Suitable for both concert and amateurs. |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) Piano Trio No.2 in d minor, Op.27, Quasi una Ballata |
Considered one of the pillar of the Czech piano trio literature along with the Dumky and Smetanta trios |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) Piano Quartet in c minor, Op.7 |
A fine work which straddles the border between romanticism & modernism. |
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Vitĕzslav Novák (1870-1949) Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.12 |
The first of Novak's Moravian works. Full of delightful folk melodies. Fine part writing, no technical difficulties |
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Jacques Offenbach (1819-1881) Deux Âmes au Ciel for Cello & Piano, Op.25 |
A fine recital piece which makes excellent use of all registers. Brooding and very evocative. |
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Jacques Offenbach (1819-1881) Introduction & Valse Mélancolique for Cello & Piano |
A recital piece typical of the mid romantic (1839) era. At once sad and wistful, yet elegant and light. |
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Jacques Offenbach (1819-1881) Réverie au Bord de la Mer for Cello & Piano |
Smooth and dreamlike, the music takes the cello from its very heights down to the lowest notes on its C. |
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Jacques Offenbach (1819-1881) La Course en Traineau for Cello & Piano |
A little gem. The outer sections our quick and fleet while the middle is full of wonderful lyricism. |
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Jacques Offenbach (1819-1881) Four Recital Pieces for Cello & Piano |
We have taken the above four works and made a little recital album for cellists from which to choose. |
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Franz Ondricek (1857-1922) Scherzo Capriccioso for Violin & Piano, Op.18 |
By turns fast and exciting then lyrical and romantic, it makes a first class recital piece or encore. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) Piano Trio No.7 in d minor, Op.20 |
An exciting and beautiful work which was in the standard repertoire up to WWI. Great fun. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) Piano Trio No.8 in a minor, Op.26 |
A work which is lyrical, dramatic & exciting. Good part-writing. Popular concert work thru out the 19th century |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.4 in c minor, Op.8 No.1 |
Pioneering work, cello treated as a total equal. Hailed as a masterpiece by The Chamber Music Journal. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.7, Op.9 No.1 "God Save the King" |
This once famous quartet takes its name from its excellent variations on the British national anthem. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.8, Op.9 No.2 |
The middle work in this once famous set of three often compared to Beethoven's Op.18 during the 19th cent. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.9, Op.9 No.3 |
In 1813, no one else was writing anything this advanced, except Beethoven. A top-notch work. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.10, Op.10 No.1 |
This was an experimental quartet for Onslow heavily influenced by Beethoven's Op.18. Very unusual. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.14, Op.21 No.2 |
A fine work with excellent part-writing for all of the voices from the beginning (1818) of Onslow's middle period |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.18, Op.36 No.3 |
The Chamber Music Journal calls it one of his best. Exciting from start to finish. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.19, Op.46 No.1 |
Belongs in the concert repertoire! Exciting mid-romantic work, advanced tonalities for the time (1830) |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.21, Op.46 No.3 |
An exciting work which belongs in the repertoire by the early 19th century French Master (1831) |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.22, Op.47 |
A great one, this work has it all. Full of drama and excitement. A must-have for professionals & amateurs. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.25, Op.50 |
Vintage Onslow. Exciting, highly dramatic. Full of surprises and fine melodies. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.30, Op.56 |
You must hear our soundbites to this quartet! They will convince you more than any words as to its excellence. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quartet No.35, Op.66 |
Late Onslow--extraordinary use of chromaticism. Melancholy, powerful and dramatic. First rate. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Cellos or 2 Violas) No.6, Op.19 |
Exciting from start to finish and secured his reputation abroad. Can be played with either 2 cellos or 2 Violas. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2Vc or Vc & Bass ) No.12, Op.34 |
One of the finest cello quintets in the literature. Can also be played 2 violas or with bass in lieu of 2nd cello. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2Vc or 2Vla or Vc & Bass ) No.13, Op.35 |
Another fine quintet. Can also be played with 2 violas or bass in lieu of 2nd cello. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2Vc or 2Vla ) No.16, Op.39 |
Critics were impressed by its originality, unusual and striking effects |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Vc or Vc & Bass ) No.21, Op.51 |
One of his most exciting and best works. A bass can be substituted for the second cello if desired. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Vc or Vc & Bass ) No.26, Op.67 |
Intended to by played by his friend the leading bassist in France. A moody, compelling work finely written. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Vc or Vc & Bass ) No.27, Op.68 |
Hailed by contemporary critics as a masterpiece. Can also be played with bass in lieu of 2nd cello. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Vc or Vc & Bass ) No.30, Op.74 |
The outer movements are exciting and hard-driving while the inner movements are lyrical and poetic. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Violas) No.32 in d minor, Op.78 |
The first of Onslow's three late & great viola quintets. Highly dramatic, full of pathos, with beautiful melodies. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Violas) No.33 in c minor, Op.80 |
One of the most exciting viola quintets in the literature from the mid-19th century. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) String Quintet (2 Violas) No.34 in E Major, Op.82 |
Grace and elegant. Full of Mozartian sunny lyricism. Onslow's last work for strings. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) Sextet for Piano & Winds or Strings in a, Op.77bis |
A wonderful work which sounds very good in either version. Attractive melodies and good part-writing. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) Wind Quintet in F Major, Op.81 |
Modeled after those of his teacher, Reicha, the quintet is charming, tuneful with fine part writing for all. |
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George Onslow (1784-1853) Nonet for Winds & Strings a minor, Op.77 |
Excellent part-writing, tuneful, exciting. One of the best works for this combination. |
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George Onslow's String Quartets A book by R.H.R. Silvertrust (Editor of The Chamber Music Journal) |
The only book in English about Onslow's string quartets which Schumann & Mendelssohn considered to be as good as those of Mozart, Haydn & Beethoven. |
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Ignatius de Orellana (1866-1931) String Trio in c minor (1888) |
A charming, well-written work with no technical difficulties. A good choice for home music making. |
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Niccolo Paganini (1782-1848) Trio for Violin, Cello & Guitar in D Major (1833) |
Full of the kind of attractive melodies which helped to make Paganin famous. A wonderful work for all. |
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Suite for Piano Trio in A Major |
Baroque in structure Romantic in melody. Elegant & charming. Fine part writing. |
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Hubert Parry (1848-1918) Two Intermezzi for String Trio (1886) |
Lovely mid-late Romantic work with attractive melodes and rich harmonies that create a very full sound. |
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Hubert Parry (1848-1918) Piano Trio No.i in e minor |
A work of the first order. Belongs in the concert hall but will also be enjoyed by amateurs. |
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Hubert Parry (1848-1918) Piano Trio No.2 in b minor |
Full-blooded, rich melodies with fine part-writing. In the mid-late Romantic style. |
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Hubert Parry (1848-1918) Piano Quartet in A flat Major |
A fine work by any standard & one of the best 19th cent by a British composer. A concert hall choice for sure. |
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Dora Pejačevič (1885-1923) Piano Trio in C Major, Op.29 |
A superb late romantic masterpiece, full of attractive, lyrical themes and beautiful writing. |
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Richard von Perger (1854-1911) String Trio in d minor, Op.12 |
One would not be far off calling this fine work the string trio Brahms never got around to writing. |
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Richard von Perger (1854-1911) String Quartet No.2 in B flat Major, Op.11 |
Interestingly put together and filled with original and unusual rhythmic treatments, an engaging work. |
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Hans Pfitzner (1869-1949) String Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.13 |
A very late romantic work showing adventurous tonalities very unusual use of counterpoint. |
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Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) Serenade for Violin & Piano, Op.7 |
A charming work in the Spanish style. A sure audience pleaser and great encore selection. |
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Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) Cello Sonata in f sharp minor, Op.46 |
A highly original and unusual, modern French combines cylical style of Cesar Franck with telling use of pizzicato |
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Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) Preludio & Fughetta for Winds, Op.40 No.1 |
A bright and perky modern take a famous old Baroque type of structure. Great short concert work. |
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Wladimir Pogojeff (1851-1935) Theme & Variations for String Quartet, Op.3 |
Just the sort of work that, Borodin, Kopylov, Sokolov and Rimsky-Korsakov's other students wrote. Charming. |
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Wladimir Pogojeff (1851-1935) Quartettino in C Major for String Quartet, Op.5 |
A late Russian Romantic work in a lighter vein showing the influence of Rimsky Korsakov |
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Nikolai Potolovsky (1878-1927) Two Pieces for Cello and Piano, Op.3 |
Two charming short works either of which would make a suitable encore or short recital interlude. |
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Nikolai Potolovsky (1878-1927) Cello Sonata in d minor, Op.2 |
A very late romantic masterwork for cello. Beautifully written, powerful, dramatic. A fine recital choice. |
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Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) Overture On Hebrew Themes for Pno, Str Qt & Cln |
A clever and affectionate caricature of Eastern European Jewish music from the shtetls. |