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Leonid Sabaneyev (1881-1968) Trio Impromptu for Piano Trio, Op.4 |
Extraordinarily powerful and full of the angst of pre-revolution Russia, combines romanticism with Russian futurism |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) String Quartet No.1 in e minor, Op.112 |
Hailed as a masterwork upon its premiere. This is a Saint-Saens you have not heard. Original and powerful. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.153 |
One of his last works. In part, a light-hearted neo-classical tribute to Mozart. Fun to play and full of surprises. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Piano Trio No.1 in F Major, Op.18 |
A fresh, gay, and boisterous work of originality. A good choice for professionals & amateurs alike. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Piano Trio No.2 in e minor, Op.92 |
Considered by many to be the finest French piano trio of the 19th century. A wonderful work by a master composer. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Piano Quartet No.2 in B flat Major, Op.41 |
An unqualified masterwork which can stand with the best of this genre. Superb part-writing, exciting and well done. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.14 |
A youthful, energetic work full or originality and unusual sonic touches which make it a very attractive piece. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Berceuse for Violin & Piano in B flat Major, Op.38 |
A lovely calm and serene work with a hauntingly memorable melody. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Triptyque for Violin & Piano, Op.136 |
Three wonderfully contrasting character pieces compose this charming suite. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Elegie No.1 for Violin & Piano, Op.143 |
A surprising work which moves from the reflective and calm to the highly charged & dramatic. For the recital hall. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Elegie No. 2 for Violin & Piano, Op.160 |
An amazing work for an 85 year old. This lovely and by turns powerful work is a recital piece par excellence. |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Violin Sonata No.1 in d minor, Op.75 |
Once compared to Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata because of its brilliance. The finale could serve alone as an encore |
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Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Violin Sonata No.2 in E flat Major, Op.102 |
Genial and relaxed. Full of charm with unusual modulations. A lovely work. |
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Dirk Schäfer (1873-1931) Piano Quintet in D flat Major, Op.5 |
A big, powerful, dramatic later romantic work of the first order. Definitely belongs in the repertoire & concert halls |
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Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917) Violin Sonata in b minor, Op.110 |
An unqualified late romantic masterwork. Highly original, dramatic, powerful. Hear the sound-bites. |
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Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917) Cello Sonata in g minor, Op.116 |
First rate late romantic gem. Dark & brooding, wonderfully written. A good choice for the recital hall |
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Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917) Piano Trio No.1 in c# minor, Op.100 |
Dark, brooding & powerful with compelling ideas & excellent part writing. A good choice for professionals & amateurs alike |
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Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917) Piano Trio No.2 in G Major, Op.112 |
Recommended for both concert performance & amateurs, a superb late Romantic trio, lovely melodies & fine part writing |
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Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917) Piano Quintet in b minor, Op.118 |
A superb, absolutely first rate late Romantic masterwork. Powerful, dramatic, lyrical, expressive. Not to be missed. |
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Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917) String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.117 |
Very fine, first rate, rich late romantic work. Excellent part writing for all with appealing melodies. |
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Philipp Scharwenka (1847-1917) String Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.120 |
Another first rate, late romantic quartet. Good part-writing, fine melodies. Certainly deserves to be heard. |
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Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924) Cello Sonata in e minor, Op.46 |
A rich, full-blooded romantic work, very well written for the cello. First class and convincing melodies.. A fine work. |
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Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924) Piano Trio No.1 in f# minor, Op.1 |
Acclaimed from the day it was published, an instant success in the concert hall. A very mid romantic fine work. |
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Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924) Piano Trio No.2 in a minor, Op.45 |
Hard to believe that a superb work such as this fell into oblivion. Masterful and first rate in every way. |
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Xaver Scharwenka (1850-1924) Piano Quartet in F Major, Op.37 |
A powerful and dramatic masterwork of the romantic literature. It belongs in the concert hall. |
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Paul Scheinpflug (1874-1939) String Quartet in c minor, Op.16 |
Few quartets are superior to this late romantic masterwork in emotional intensity and sense of climax. |
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Max von Schillings (1874-1939) String Quartet in e minor (1887) |
A first rate, late romantic work with tinges of Hugo Wolf. Finely constructed with good part-writing for all. |
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Max von Schillings (1874-1939) String Quintet (2 Violas) in E flat Major, Op.32 |
A post romantic early modern (1917) work, still tonal, dramatic and powerful. Excellent concert hall choice. |
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Franz Schmidt (1874-1939) String Quartet No.1 in A Major |
A post-Brucknerian masterpiece. Leisurely, graceful and written on a big tonal canvas with very original ideas. |
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Johann Schobert (c.1720-1767) Piano Trio in F Major, Op.16 No.4 |
A historically important transitional work between the trio sonata and modern piano trio. Well-written & appealing. |
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Othmar Schoeck (1886-1957) String Quartet No.1 in D Major |
An engaging neo-classical quartet with Mozartian tendencies, by turns lyrical and playful with surprises. |
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Johann Schrammel (1850-1893) Kunst und Natur March for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Schrammelmusik came to be regarded as more Viennese than Strauss waltzes! |
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Johann Schrammel (1850-1893) Wien bleibt Wien March for String Quartet |
Probably the most famous march to ever come out of Vienna. A work heard by many but few know what it is. |
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Franz Schubert (1797-1828) String Quintet (2Vc or Vc & Kb in C Major, D.956 |
We offer this famous quintet in the standard version as well as a superb version for cello and BASS. |
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Clara Schumann (1819-1896) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.17 |
A fine mid Romantic work in the tradition of Mendelssohn. Lovely melodies and good part writing. |
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Georg Schumann (1866-1952) Piano Trio No.1 in F Major, Op.25 |
A late Romantic (1899) masterpiece. Superb from start to finish. Belongs in the repertoire & in the concert hall. |
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Bernhard Sekles (1872-1934) Divertimento for String Quartet, Op.20 |
An outstanding work in a lighter vein. Post-Brahmsian 1911. Original and fresh. A good candidate for performance. |
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Adrien-François Servais (1807-1866) Souvenir de Spa for Cello & Piano, Op.2 |
A very showy recital piece from the mid-romantic era full of wonderful melodies and unusual techical wizzardry. |
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Adrien-François Servais (1807-1866) Fantasy on the Barber of Seville for Cello & Piano, |
A virtuoso recital piece par excellence from the man Berlioz & Mendelssohn called the Paganini of the cello. |
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Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914) Piano Quintet No.1 in f minor, Op.4 |
Massive, Monumental and very original sounding. A superb work which wears well and will triumph in concert. |
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Giovanni Sgambati (1841-1914) Piano Quintet No.2 in B flat Major, Op.5 |
Another bit and original work with advanced tonalities, unusual rhythm and fresh ideas. |
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Vissarion Shebalin (1902-1963) String Quartet No.4 in g minor, Op.29 |
Dedicated to the memory of Sergei Taneyev, combines Russian modernism with themes of Borodin & Gliere |
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Percy Sherwood (1866-1939) Cello Sonata No.1 in D Major, Op.10 |
A first class, late romantic work NOT influenced by Brahms. Excellent writing, by turns powerful, lyrical and exciting. |
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Percy Sherwood (1866-1939) Drei Stücke for Cello & Piano, Op.14 |
Three marvelous character pieces, an evocative Legend, charming Intermezzo and exciting Saltarello. |
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William Shield (1748-1829) String Quartet No.6 in c minor, Op.3 No.6 |
An historically important and interesting example from the early British classical era. |
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Andrei Shtogarenko (1902-1992) Armenian Sketches for String Quartet |
Original and exotic masterwork evoking the sounds and instruments of Central Asia. Listen tor the sound-bites. |
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Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) Piano Trio in C Major, "Lovissa" |
Though an early work, it is mature, full of fine melodies and in the style of the mid Romantic movement. |
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Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Suite for Violin & Piano in F Major, Op.14 |
Shows off both instruments stunningly. Powerful and thrusting. An excellent recital work. |
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Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Violin Sonata in C Major, Op.12 |
A huge work full of drama and virtuosity. Powerful with a thrilling finale uses a Norwegian dance tune |
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Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Violin Sonata in F Major, Op.73 |
Sinding at his romantic best. Full of lovely melodies, flourishes and fine writing. |
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Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Piano Trio No.2 in a minor, Op.64 |
Heroic and highly romantic, combining elements of Nordic folk music with elements of the New German School. |
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Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Serenade No.1 in G for 2 Violins & Piano, Op.56 |
One of the best works ever for this combination. Original ideas coupled with powerful tone color. Highly romantic. |
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Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Serenade No.2 in A for 2 Violins & Piano, Op.92 |
Everything said about Serenade No.1 applies here as well. Among the very best for this combination every written. |
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Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Piano Quintet in e minor, Op.5 |
Admired by Tchaikovsky, Busoni, Sibelius, and many others, this work is a fresh and original masterpiece. |
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Leone Sinigaglia (1868-1944) Romance for Cello & Piano Op.16 No.1 |
A, lyrical work which makes a appealing shorter recital work or encore. |
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Leone Sinigaglia (1868-1944) Serenade for String Trio in D Major, Op.33 |
A neo-classical masterwork for String Trio. Clever & original would make an outstanding concert choice. |
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Leone Sinigaglia (1868-1944) Etude de Concert for String Quartet, Op.5 |
Dedicated to and intended as an encore for the famous Bohemian String Quartet. Very fine. |
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Leone Sinigaglia (1868-1944) Scherzo for String Quartet, Op.8 |
A light and charming Mendelssohnian pieces which would make the perfect encore. |
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Leone Sinigaglia (1868-1944) String Quartet in D Major, Op.27 |
A major work from a fresh & individual voice. Late post Brahmsian romantic work in Northern Italian idiom. |
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Hans Sitt (1850-1922) Albumblätter for Viola & Piano, Op.39 |
Six charming, short works from the late romantic era which show off the different facets of the viola |
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Hans Sitt (1850-1922) Three Fantasy Pieces Viola & Piano, Op.58 |
Three atmospheric character pieces in the best tradition of the genre. Very appealing works. |
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Hans Sitt (1850-1922) Piano Trio No.1, Op.63 No.1 |
A concert work which makes no technical demands yet is perfect. A little gem reminiscent of Brahms & Schumann. |
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Hans Sitt (1850-1922) Piano Trio No.2, Op.63 No.2 |
Shows the influence of Brahms without being imitative. A short but first-rate romantic trio deserving of performance. |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Two Lyrical Pieces for Violin & Piano WoO |
Each piece has a lovely, romantic vocal quality. Either makes a fine encore, together a nice recital piece. |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Four Lyrical Poems for Violin & Piano, Op.3 |
Considered the equal of Hugo Wolf as a master of the art song, these lovely, romantic works for violin show why. |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Three Songs for Violin & Piano, Op.12 |
Collection of three of the composer's best loved songs transcribed by the famous Swedish Violinist Tor Aulin |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Four Songs for Violin & Piano, Op.16 |
2nd Collection transcribed by Tor Aulin. These are wonderfully melodic, romantic and highly effective works |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Three Songs for Violin & Piano, Op.22 |
3rd Collection by Aulin. Each of these works is a gem. Can be played together in place of a sonata or alone as encores. |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Album Collection of All Ten Songs for Violin & Piano |
All of the Songs transcribed by Tor Aulin from the above three collections offered at a very attractive price |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Two Fantasy Pieces for Violin & Piano, Op.27 |
Two wonderfully written. Can be played together in place of short sonata or separately as encores |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Poème for Violin & Piano, Op.40 |
In the tradition of such works created by Liszt & Co. Highly evocative, romantic, poetic but also playful & light-hearted |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Morceau de Concert for Violin & Piano, Op.45 |
Intended as a recital hall vehicle, it juxtapositions a slow romance with fiery fast section. Very effective. |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Violin Sonata No.1 in g minor, Op.19 |
Dramatic, lyrical and highly romantic, this fine work belongs in the standard sonata repertoire. |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Violin Sonata No.2 in e minor, Op.24 |
By turns romantic, restless, lyrical and dramatic, here is another romantic work which deserves to be heard |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Violin Sonata No.3 in g minor, Op.32 |
This superb work not only belongs in the recital hall but would be an adornment to any violinist's repertoire |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Violin Sonata No.4 in e minor, Op.47 |
Top notch, sure to win high praise in the recital hall. Beautiful writing, brimming with fresh & fine ideas. |
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Emil Sjögren (1853-1918) Violin Sonata No.5 in a minor, Op.61 |
A lovely, autumnal work and like the other four a candidate for the recital hall. |
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Julia Smith (1911-1989) Trio Cornwall for Violin, Cello and Piano |
The Chamber Music Journal calls it a first rate 20th century American work. Very appealing, great in performance. |
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Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944) Cello Sonata in a minor, Op.5 |
Brahmsian, a work about tone color and not virtuoso techical effects. It belongs in the standard repertoire. |
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Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944) String Quintet (2Vc) in E Major, Op.1 |
With fresh and original-sounding themes, a very welcome addition to the late romantic cello quintet literature. |
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Dame Ethel Smyth (1858-1944) String Quartet in e minor (1912) |
Very unusual in conception with very modern tonalities though within entirely traditional tonal framework |
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Johann Sobeck (1831-1914) Wind Quintet No.1 in F Major, Op.9 |
A fresh and original sounding work written in the idiom of the mid romantic era with grateful solos for all. |
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Nikolai Sokolov (1859-1922) String Trio in d minor, Op.45 |
One of the very few late Russian romantic string trios by the Belaiev Composers. Well written with pleasant melodies. |
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Nikolai Sokolov (1859-1922) String Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.7 |
A typical work of Rimsky-Korsakov's Belaiev Composers. Ingratiating melodies, fine part-writing and fun to play. |
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Nikolai Sokolov (1859-1922) String Quartet No.2 in A Major, Op.14 |
The same comments from String Quartet No.1 also apply to this very appealing work. |
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Nikolai Sokolov (1859-1922) String Quartet No.3 in d minor, Op.20 |
This is one of the very best late Russian Romantic era quartets. Belongs in the concert hall but great for amateurs |
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Nikolai Sokolov (1859-1922) Serenade for String Quintet (2Vla), Op.3 |
A charming work intended as a gift for the publisher & violist M.P. Belaiev using the B-La-F motif as a theme. |
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Willibald Sommer (1846-1935) String Trio No.2 in d minor, Op.5 |
Fine romantic work with excellent part writing and effective use of themes. A valuable repertoire addition |
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Susan Spain-Dunk (1880-1962) Phantasy for String Quartet in d minor |
Powerful and well written first rate work which absolutely deserves performance in the concert hall. |
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Johannes Spech (1767-1836)) String Quartet in g minor, Op.2 No.1 |
The first of three Haydnesque quartets by one of his better students. Appealing melodies and good part writing. |
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Hermann Spielter (1860-1925) Little Serenade for String Trio in G Major, Op.32 |
Lovely, late romantic short work, suitable for an encore. Easy to play with good part writing |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) Piano Trio No.1 in e minor, Op.119 |
Because of its use of the strings, especially the cello being given the real bass, this trio created a sensation on premiere |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) Piano Trio No.3 in a minor, Op.124 |
One of Spohr's very best chamber works. Excellent part writing, original ideas, and tuneful melodies. |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) Piano Trio No.5 in g minor, Op.142 |
Dark and restless, reflecting his unhappiness with the failure of the 1848 Revolution. Appealing melodies |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.4 No.1 |
Though an early work (1806) and his 1st string quartet, the work shows many of the features of his later compositions |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) String Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.4 No.2 |
In the tradition of Mozart and the Beethoven Op.18 quartets, Spohr puts his own stamp on this fine 1806 work |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) String Quartet No.20 in a minor, Op.74 No.1 |
Considered to be among Spohr's best quartets. Tuneful with good part-writing. Early Romantic style. |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) String Quartet No.21 in B flat Major, Op.74 No.2 |
2nd of a set of 3 considered to be among his best. Typical Spohr with appealing melodies and good part writing. |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) String Quartet No.35 in E flat Major, Op.155 |
From his late period. A graceful, charming work written in a quasi neo-classical style. Good part writing for all. |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) String Quintet No.2 (2 Violas)in G Major, Op.33 No.2 |
From the end of his early period, dating from 1814. Full of lovely melodies. An ingratiating work. |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) Double Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.65 |
The 1st of Spohr's ground-breaking works using 2 Qts as separate choirs rather than an octet. Tuneful & appealing. |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) Double Quartet No.2 in E flat Major, Op.77 |
More intimate than the First, with warm melodies, it makes and attractive contrasting partner to either No.1 or No.3 |
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Louis Spohr (1784-1859) Double Quartet No.3 in e minor, Op.87 |
Much acclaimed it is written for 2 Qts as rather than an octet. Excellent substitute for Mendelssohn Octet in concert. |
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Nonet in F Major for Winds & Strings, Op.31 |
The first of its kind and rightly considered a masterpiece and one of the treasures of the chamber music literature. |
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Quartet for Clarinet or Oboe & Strings in E flat, Op.8 No.4 |
From the leading exponent of the Mannheim School of composition. A fine early Mozartean work. |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) 3 Intermezzi for Clarinet (Vln or Vc) & Piano, Op.13 |
3 superb character pieces. Each version excellent. The clarinet version anticipates Brahms by more than a decade! |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Cello Sonata No.2 in d minor, Op.39 |
Painted in somber and dark colors, sometimes brooding, this powerful work would do well in the recital hall. |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Piano Trio No.1 in E Flat Major, Op.35 |
An excellent romantic work, elegant, with lovely melodies and a very exciting finale. |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Piano Trio No.2 in g minor, Op.73 |
A rich, full-blooded romantic work of the highest quality. Fine part-writing and satisfying melodies |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Piano Trio No.3 in A Major, Op.158 |
A late romantic mature work finely shaped, with appealing melodies and original ideas. |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Piano Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.15 |
A 1st class work from the mid-late romantic period that can stand comparison with just about any other piano quartet. |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) Piano Quintet in d minor, Op.25 |
After the Brahms, Dvorak & Schumann, this superb quintet must be placed near the very top of its class. |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.44 |
Takes its inspiration from Mendelssohn & Schubert. Wonderful melodies and superb part-writing. |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) String Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.45 |
A top-notch work that belongs in the repertoire yet will also be a pleasure to amateurs. |
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Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) String Quintet in F Major, Op.85 |
Full of rich melodies, many based on Irish folk music, and excellent part-writing. A fine addition to the repertoire |
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Maximilian Steinberg (1883-1946) String Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.5 |
This fine work blends the Russian Nationalist School of Korsakov with current Central European developments |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) Violin Sonata in a minor, Op.19 |
A charming and intimate work full of lovely romantic melodies, many tinged with folkloric flavor. |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.2 |
Combines late romantic passion with classical restraint. The first of his towering set of six quartets. |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) String Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.14 |
Power, pathos, drama, excitement, sorrow, beauty--it is all here in the late romantic idiom of this extraordinary work. |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.18 |
A very powerful, late romantic masterpiece. One of the best quartets written between those of Brahms & Bartok. |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) String Quartet No.4 in a minor, Op.25 |
Called one of the "Mightiest Quartets in the history of Swedish Music." Highly original with great power. |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) String Quartet No.5 in C, Op.25 "Serenade" |
Lighter in nature, the brilliant and humorous Serenade has one of the best sets of variations in the entire literature. |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) String Quartet No.6 in d minor, Op.35 |
With Beethoven's Late Qts before him, S. succeeds in creating a modern work with similar emotions & depth |
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Wilhelm Stenhammar (1871-1927) Allegro Brillante for Piano Quartet in E flat Major |
Intended by the composer for concert performance this is a warm and engaging work with excellent part writing. |
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Richard Stöhr (1874-1967) String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.22 |
Fine post romantic work. Fresh and original with gentle modern tendencies. Excellent part writing. |
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Zygmunt Stojowski (1870-1946) Cello Sonata in A Major, Op.18 |
A late Romantic (1894) masterwork which belongs in the repertoire and the recital hall. |
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Zygmunt Stojowski (1870-1946) Violin Sonata No.1 in G Major, Op.13 |
A late romantic-early modern work by one of Poland's most important early 20th century composers. |
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Zygmunt Stojowski (1870-1946) Violin Sonata No.2 in E flat Major, Op.37 |
A wonderful early modern (1912) work full of lovely melody and superb writing. Belongs in the recital hall. First rate. |
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Ewald Straesser (1867-1933) String Quartet No.1 in e minor, Op.12 No.1 |
A late romantic era work, surprisingly original, full of unusual effects and ideas. |
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Ewald Straesser (1867-1933) String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.12 No.2 |
Highly original, combines elements of Mozartean classicism with stormy late romanticism and rhythms. |
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Ewald Straesser (1867-1933) String Quartet No.3 in B flat Major, Op.15 |
It explores new limits of traditional through the use of dissonances. Unusual and original in conception. |
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Ewald Straesser (1867-1933) String Quartet No.4 in e minor, Op.42 |
A first rate and highly original & beautiful modern work using traditional tonalities but altering conventions. |
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Ewald Straesser (1867-1933) String Quartet No.5 in g minor, Op.52 |
Taking the listener to what critics called a New World of tonality. An outstanding modern work. Should be performed |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Annen Polka for String Qt / Piano Trio or Piano Qnt |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A light, charming "Polka Français"--elegant and graceful. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) The Blue Danube Waltzes for Piano Trio |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Here is a work which needs no further description. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Demolierer Polka for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A lovely Polka which commemorates the uniting of Old & New Vienna |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Vergnugungszug Polka for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A fast Polka which describes the pleasurable day train trips the Viennese took |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Overture to Die Fledermaus for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. All of the tunes from one of the World's most beloved operas. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald for String Quartet |
This famous set of beautiful waltzes is known as Tales from the Vienna Woods to English speakers. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Kaiser-Walzer (Emperor Waltzes) for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. This superb set of waltzes is justly famous and well-beloved. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Kunstlerleben (Artist's Life) Waltzes for String Qt |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Called the twin of the Blue Danube, here is another set of superb waltzes. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Leichtes Blut Polka for Piano Trio |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Lively, high-spirited, this polka is fun to play and makes a brilliant encore. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Liebeslieder Waltzes for Piano Trio |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Once of Strauss' most charming set of waltzes. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Morgenblätter Waltzes for Piano Quintet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of his best larger waltz compositions. Charming and captivating. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Stadt und Land Polka for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A stately Polka mazur and well-known and beloved work. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Tritsch-Tratsch Polka for Str Qt / Pno Qnt etc. |
One of the most famous polkas in 4 different arrangements: String Qt, Pno Qnt (Pno, 2Vln, Vc & Kb) or clarinet or flute. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Wine, Women & Song Waltzes for String Qt or Quintet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Among the most beloved and famous set of waltzes Strauss ever wrote. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Wiener Blut Waltzes for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of the most famous set of waltzes Strauss ever wrote. |
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Johann Strauss, Jr. (1825-1899) Wiener Bonbons Waltzes for Piano Qnt, also Cln & Fl |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Another beloved and famous set of waltzes. Also versions with clarinet and flute |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Bajaderen Waltzes for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A lovely series of waltzes from the orignal Waltz King of Vienna. |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Cachucha Galopp for Piano Trio |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. The galopp is the fastest of Viennese dances. This one's a real mover. |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Champagne Galopp for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Perfect for New Year's, Weddings or any time music of celebration is called for. |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Gitana Galopp for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A very attractive Viennese fast dance which gained great popularity. |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Hof-Ball-Tänze for 3 Vln & Vc or String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Another very typical and beloved set of Viennese dances from the 1830's. |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Jugendfeuer Galopp for Piano Trio |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A kick up your heels, toe-tapping work that makes an excellent encore. |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Kettenbrücke Waltzes for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of the earliest and most beloved of Strauss Sr's wonderful waltz sets. |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Salon Polka for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Light and elegant and full of Viennese charm. |
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Johann Strauss, Sr. (1804-1849) Sperl Polka for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A charming Viennese polka named after the famous Sperl Dance Hall. |
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Josef Strauss (1827-1870) Die guten, alten Zeiten for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A wonderful set of sentimental Waltzes conjuring up Old Vienna. |
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Richard Strauss (1874-1935) Violin Sonata in E flat Major, Op.18 |
A big, powerful work composed during his transitional period (1887), combining classical with his newer effots. |
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Richard Strauss (1864-1949) String Quartet in A Major, Op.2 |
Early Strauss. Influenced by Mendelssohn, yet with many original and fresh twists and melodies. Good to play |
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Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Piano Quartet in c minor, Op.13 |
From the end of his early period, but a fully mature and fresh work which makes a welcome addition to the literature. |
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Heinrich Strecker (1883-1981) Drunt in der Lobau for Piano Trio |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Based on a famous Viennese nostalgic song of Old Vienna. |
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George Templeton Strong (1856-1915) String Trio for 2 Violins & Viola in D Major, Op.21 |
Beautifully written and humorous, like the Sorcerer's Apprentice describes a teacher & his unruly students. |
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Josef Suk (1874-1935) Four Pieces for Violin & Piano, Op.17 |
A fine suite of character pieces of widely varying moods and styles which can be played separately or together. |
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Josef Suk (1874-1935) Piano Trio in c minor, Op.2 |
A youthful, fresh work with one foot firmly in the old romantic camp and the other heading in new directions. |
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Josef Suk (1874-1935) Piano Quartet in a minor, Op.1 |
A great work full of spirit and energy that belongs in the concert hall and repertoire but great for amateurs too |
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Josef Suk (1874-1935) Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.8 |
Powerful and dramatic, a masterwork for this ensemble, full of fine melodies and excellent part-writing |
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Josef Suk (1874-1935) 3 Pieces for String Quartet (1888-1897) |
Three charming early works which can be played as a short suite or individually as encores. |
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Josef Suk (1874-1935) String Quartet No.1, Op.11 |
A post Dvorak master quartet that is both romantic and an early example of Czech modernism. |
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Josef Suk (1874-1935) Meditation on an Old Bohemian Choral for String Qt |
A work intended to ignite the smoldering Czech nationalist movement. Four part harmony with free development. |
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Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) Romance for String Quartet |
A short, charming early work from Sullivan's Leipzig days, has the flavor and grace of a Mendelssohn intermezzo. |
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Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) Duo Concertante for Cello and Piano, Op.2 |
A lovely recital piece in the Mendelssohnian tradition. Beautiful melodies takes excellent advantage of the cello. |
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Franz von Suppé (1819-1895) Poet & Peasant Overture for Piano Quintet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A wonderful arrangement of this ever popular audience pleasing overture. |
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Hermann Suter (1870-1926) String Sextet in C Major, Op.18 |
First rate late romantic, post Brahmsian. Highly praised by critics and strongly recommended for concert performance |
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Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) String Quartet in a minor, Op.1 |
Full of youthful exuberance. Hailed by critics. Unusual mix of Norse & Hungarian melody. |
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Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) String Quintet (2Vla) in C Major, Op.5 |
A fresh work from the mid romantic period in the Leipzig tradition and with tinges of Norse melody. |
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Johan Svendsen (1840-1911) String Octet in A Major, Op.3 |
By general consensus, one of the best octets ever written. Should not be missed by either amateur or professional. |
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Georgy Sviridov (1915-1998) Piano Trio in a minor, Op.6 |
Winner of the 1946 Stalin Prize, a masterpiece in the tradition of Shostakovich. A must for concert. Not to be missed. |