Composers T to Z

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Alexander Taneyev (1850-1918)

String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.25

A late 19th century Russian romantic whose music, like that of Rimsky's other students, is brilliant and finely crafted.

Alexander Taneyev (1850-1918)

String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.28

Another excellent late Russian romantic quartet with a superb and original Intermezzo, Valse melancolique.

Alexander Taneyev (1850-1918)

String Quartet No.3 in A Major, Op.30

The 3rd of the set, full of fine lyrical melodies, well written with good part writing for all.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Trio in E flat Major, Op.31

A big and important work for this combination. Superb part-writing and original ideas abound.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Trio for 2 Violins & Viola in D Major, Op.21

An important addition to this scanty repertoire. Bright and beautiful, Mozartian through a Romantic Russian filter.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

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

A first rate string quartet which undoubtedly belongs in the repertoire. Professionals & Amateurs will enjoy this work.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.5

Towering, massive--one of the greatest late 19th cent. works for string quartet. Extraordinary by any standard.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.3 in d minor, Op.7

Only 2 movements, but 2nd movement with its theme & 8 variations is an unique exploration for this format.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.4 in a minor, Op.11

The Chamber Music Journal describes this work in 2 words: Massive & Masterpiece. Not to be missed.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.5 in A Major, Op.13

Classical, shorter and more straight forward, this lovely quartet makes a good introduction to his bigger works.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quartet No.6 in B flat Major, Op.19

Taneyev's last string quartet begins to push the limits of tonality and explores new ways of expression.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quintet (2Vc) in G Major, Op.14

One of the finest works for this ensemble ever penned. A huge Russian romantic masterpiece.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

String Quintet (2Vla) in C Major, Op.16

Monumental. A work of the first rank. Powerful, unrelenting and full of pathos, a memorial to Belaiev's memory.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

Piano Trio in D Major, Op.22

A massive work. One of the very best late 19th or early 20th century Russian piano trios.

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

Piano Quartet in E Major, Op.20

The Chamber Music Journal calls it "One of the greatest works ever written for piano quartet."

Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915)

Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.30

Superlatives are not enough to do justice to this extraordinary work. A colossus among piano quintets

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op.22

Full of Russian and Ukrainian melodies and dance rhythms. Well worth getting to know.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

String Quartet No.3 in e flat minor, Op.30

Little known, but hailed by critics as one of the finest. A memorial and tribute his friend violinist Ferdinand Laub

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

String Quartet in B flat Major, Op. Post.

An early work which combines the tonalities of the Russian Orthodox Church with lyrical romantic melodies.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)

Souvenir de Florence for String Sextet, Op.70

We offer this famous sextet in the standard version as well as a superb version for cello and BASS.

Nikolai Tchérépnine (1873-1945)

Poème Lyrique for Violin & Piano, Op.9

A highly romantic work with many dramatic climaxes which shows the influence of the French impressionist.

Ferdinand Thieriot  (1838-1919)

Piano Quintet in D Major, Op.20

A fine addition to the piano quintet repertoire. Good part writing, appealing melodies. A solid romantic era work.

Ferdinand Thieriot  (1838-1919)

Octet for Strings & Winds, Op.62

For the same combination as Schubert's Octet, this is an excellent work with lovely melodies & good parts for all.

Ambroise Thomas (1811-1896)

String Quartet in e minor

A light but brilliantly written work reflecting the Italian opera tradition of the 1830's. A sure audience pleaser.

Randall Thompson (1899-1984)

String Quartet No.1 in d minor

An inventive and appealing work finely put together with good part-writing. Deserves concert performance.

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Cello Sonata in d minor, Op.22

A major sonata, brilliantly written. Dramatic, impassioned and full of convincing melodies.

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Violin Sonata No.2 in c minor, Op.30

Another major post Brahmsian, late romatic sonata. Impressively written. Belongs in the recital hall.

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Piano Quintet No.2 in E flat Major, Op.20

A dramatic and powerful post romantic work of the very first order. Belongs in the standard repertoire.

Ludwig Thuille (1861-1907)

Sextet for Piano & Wind Quintet in B flat, Op.6

A really good work for this combination of instruments. Lovely melodies and excellent part writing. Very effective.

Donald Tovey (1875-1940)

Piano Trio No.3 in D Major, Op.27

A 1st rate late romantic era work that would make an excellent alternative to the usual over-played "war horses"

Donald Tovey (1875-1940)

Piano Quartet in e minor, Op.12

A large scale late romantic work. Highly dramatic with big mood swings, unusual touches. Good part writing

Joaquin Turina (1882-1949)

String Quartet in d minor, Op.4

A fusion of Spanish melodies and rhythms with the expressive means of French impressionism. Beautiful work

Joaquin Turina (1882-1949)

Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.1

A very fine early work show the influence of his French impressionist teachers, but full of original ideas & melodies

Jan Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813)

15 Short String Trios for 2 Violins & Cello (or Viola)

Charming small trios sounding the same as works by Mozart & Haydn from the same period--the 1770's

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Phantasy String Quintet (2 Vla)

Nothing else for this combination sounds like it. Pastoral folk music from the English countryside. Fine part writing.

Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881)

String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.51

A sunny work full of lovely melodies and fine part writing. Inspired by Beethoven.

Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)

String Quartet No.5

A modern masterwork full of a mixture of exotic and lovely, Brazilian, African and Indian melodies. Superb.

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in F Major, G.112

The gentlest of Viotti's three fine concertante quartets from the early 19th century. Good solos for all.

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in B Flat Major, G.113

One of the finest concertante style quartets with solos for each voice. Paganini borrowed greatly from Viotti.

Giovanni Battista Viotti (1755-1824)

String Quartet in G Major, G.114

From a set of three of the finest concertante style quartets ever written. Beautiful melodies for all. Paganini-esque.

Jazeps Vitols (1863-1948)

String Quartet in G Major, Op.27

An appealing work which combines Latvian folk melody written in the Korsakovian style with no technical difficulties

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.9

More advanced than Mendelssohn & Schumann, Volkmann is the link between them & Brahms.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

String Quartet No.2 in g minor, Op.14

A superb masterpiece. Absolutely amazing it disappeared from the repertoire. One of the very best from the period.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

String Quartet No.3 in G Major, Op.34

A typical mid romantic work with much charm and sweet melodies.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

String Quartet No.4 in e minor, Op.35

A very interesting, exciting and well-written mid-romantic quartet with several unusual and original ideas.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

String Quartet No.5 in f minor, Op.37

Beethovian fury & rage burst forth throughout this very powerful mid- romantic masterwork.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

Piano Trio No.1 in F Major, Op.3

A piano trio in the tradition of Beethoven and Schubert with many unusual touches and a Gypsy finale.

Robert Volkmann (1815-1883)

Piano Trio No.2 in b minor, Op.5

A masterpiece which Liszt considered the finest piano trio of its time.

Ignatz Waghalter (1881-1949)

String Quartet in D Major, Op.3

Acclaimed by critics, a romatic era work of appealing melodies, exellent part-writing & no technical difficulties

Richard Wagner (1815-1883)

Siegfried Idyll for String Quartet

Few know that this work started out life as a string quartet & was never intended for public performance.

Bruno Walter (1876-1962)

Violin Sonata in A Major (1909)

Very powerful post-Brahmsian, late romantic work. Full of drama, tension and emotion. Makes a strong impression

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)

Violin Sonata No.1 in F Major, Op.10a, No.1

The first of a set of three charming early romantic violin sonatas Weber intended for the pleasure of amateurs

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)

Violin Sonata No.2 in d minor, Op.10a, No.2

The second of a set of three, Lovely melodies, no technical difficulties. An appealing recital piece.

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)

Violin Sonata No.3 in G Major, Op.10a, No.3

Like its companion sonatas, another very appealing work perfect for amateurs and recitals.

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)

Trio in g minor for Flute (Violin, Cello & Piano, Op.63

Combines classical structure with early romantic expression. A valuable addition to this small repertoire.

Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)

Six Ecossaises for String Quartet

Fine stylized version of the popular Schottish with appealing melodies.

Joseph Miroslav Weber (1854-1906)

String Quartet No.2 in b minor (1891)

Tchaikovsky & Rimsky-Korsakov awarded it the 1st prize & Wilhelm Altmann hails it as the equal of Dvorak's late qts.

Joseph Miroslav Weber (1854-1906)

String Quintet in D Major (2 Cellos)

This prixe winning work combines Bohemian melodies and dance rhythms with central European Romanticism.

Anton Webern (1883-1945)

Langsamer Satz in E flat for String Quartet

A little, very beautiful, late romantic gem written before Webern surrendered himself to the 12 tone system.

Anton Webern (1883-1945)

Rondo in F Major for String Quartet

Combines traditional tonality with adventurous experimentation to create fresh and original tone colors.

Karl Weigl (1881-1949)

String Quartet No.3 in A Major, Op.4

One of the most significant and important quartets of the 20th cent, expands & builds on late Romantic tonalites.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

Ballade for Clarinet or Viola & Piano, Op.8

Post-Brahmsian, late romantic era work influenced by French impressionism, Brahms and tinged with Hungarian melody.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Trio in g minor, Op.6

One of the masterpieces of the string trio literature. A late romantic work in the new emerging modern idiom.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Quartet No.1 in Eb Major, Op.4

A very important early modern string quartet from the first years of the 20th century. Belongs on the concert stage.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Quartet No.2 in f# minor, Op.13

Winner of the 1922 Coolidge Prize for Chamber Music. An acclaimed modern masterwork. Powerful and original.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

String Quartet No.3 in G Major, Op.26

A fine work which combines Hungarian folk melody with modern, but traditional tonality.

Leó Weiner (1885-1960)

Divertimento No.2 for String Qt, Op.24a

A charming four movement work based on Hungarian folk tunes, each with a different character.

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.24

Combines the styles of late Romanticism with early Modernism, 1st rate work from era of Mahler & R. Strauss

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

String Quartet No.2 in f minor, Op.26

First published in 1900, it was hailed by critics as among the finest quartets to have been written in recent years.

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.34

Called as a masterpiece of style. A highly individual work combining late Romanticism with early Modernism.

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

String Quartet No.4 in D Major, Op.62

All of Weingartner's considerable skill is brought to creat a lighter and at times more reflective & introspective work.

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

String Quintet (2 Vla) in C Major, Op.40

Powerful, dramatic, hard-driving. An utterly convincing and compelling work of the first order.

Felix Weingartner (1863-1942)

Sextet for Piano, String Quartet & Bass in e, Op.33

Outstanding late romantic masterpiece. Written on a huge scale, dark and brooding. Dramatic with fine part-writing

Richard Wetz (1875-1935)

String Quartet No.1 in f minor, Op.43

Hailed by critics as belonging in the front rank of modern (1916) string quartets. A very powerful & impressive work.

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Sonata No.1 for Violin & Piano, Op.50

Ahead of its time (1881) combines French Romanticism with early modernism. By turns lyrical and dramatic.

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Piano Trio in g minor, Op.19

A overlooked masterwork from the developing French Romantic school of composition

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Piano Quintet No.1 in d minor, Op.7

Another unjustly overlooked work which is in its way the equal of Cesar Franck's better known piano quintet.

Johan Wikmanson (1753-1800)

String Quartet No.1 in d minor

In the spirit of Haydn but original and fresh-sounding, while making very good use of the viola and cello.

Johan Wikmanson (1753-1800)

String Quartet No.2 in e minor

Again, excellent use of the viola and cello in this effective classical era work. On a par with Haydn's Op.64

Johan Wikmanson (1753-1800)

String Quartet No.3 in B flat Major

Perhaps the most Haydnesque of the three. Again all of the parts are handled quite nicely.

Nicolai von Wilm (134-1911)

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

A tuneful work in the tradition of Mendelssohn. Full of passion and wonderful melodies. Good part-writing.

Mortimer Wilson (1876-1932)

From My Youth--Suite for Piano Trio, Op.5

A charming set of miniatures which wonderfully conjure up the memories of childhood. Clever and original.

August Winding (1835-1899)

String Quintet (2 Vla) in D Major, Op.23

A 1st rate romantic era work, excellent part-writing, appealing melodies, no technical difficulties,  good to play & to hear.

Alexander Winkler (1865-1935)

Two Pieces for Viola and Piano, Op.31

These make a first rate shorter recital selection. Tuneful, emotive and showing off the viola in its best light.

Alexander Winkler (1865-1935)

Sonata for Viola (or Violin) & Piano in c minor, Op.10

 A big work which belongs in the front rank of sonatas for the viola. Not to be missed by professionals or amateurs.

Alexander Winkler (1865-1935)

String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.7

Extremely well-written late Russian Romantic era work, showing influence of Rimsky Korsakov & Tchaikovsky.

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)

Intermezzo for String Quartet

An innovative work years ahead of its time which could not be understood by the critics of 1886. Melodic and daring.

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)

Italian Serenade for String Quartet

Bright and appealing melodies with quirky rhythms which evoke a true, sunny Mediterranean atmosphere

Hugo Wolf (1860-1903)

String Quartet in d minor

A youthful, idiosyncratic work bursting with energy. Highly dramatic and full of passion.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Piano Trio No.1 in D Major, Op.5

Full of fresh ideas and youthful exuberance, this trio combines Italian lyricism with late German romanticism.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Piano Trio No.2 in F sharp Major, Op.7

Extraordinary juxtaposition of serenity and turbulent agitation creates a unique sounding & excellent work.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Piano Quintet in D flat Major, Op.6

An unusual combination of German & Italian late romantic music reflecting the composer's origins. A fine work.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Violin Sonata No.1 in g minor, Op.1

A very original sounding work full of passion and unusual tonal effects.

Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari (1876-1948)

Violin Sonata No.2 in a minor, Op.10

More in the nature of a phantasy. Very original, showing great emotion with a personal mode of expression.

Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808)

 String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.15 No.3

Rustic with folk-melodies, excellent part-writing & recommended for concert performance by critics

Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808)

 String Quartet in G Op.23 No.5 "King of Prussia"

A first rate work in the idiom of the Vienna Classics by a friend and contemporary of Mozart & Haydn.

Juliusz Zarebski (1854-1885)

Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.34

Franz Liszt judged it perfect. The Chamber Music Journal says its a major work which belongs in the front rank.

Wladysław Żeleński (1837-1921)

String Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.28

Fine romantic era Polish string quartet with appealing melodies & a great set of variations on a Polish theme

Wladysław Żeleński (1837-1921)

String Quartet No.2 in A Major, Op.42

An important representative work of the fin de siecle late Polish Romantic era.

Wladysław Żeleński (1837-1921)

Piano Quartet in c minor, Op.61

An adornment to the late romantic repertoire. Exquisite melodies, superb part-writing, a first rate work.

Julius Zellner (1832-1900)

String Quartet No.2 in d minor, Op.34

Winner of the prestigious Vienna Composers Society Prize, this attractive work plays easily and is enjoyable to hear.

Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942)

 Trio in d minor for Cln or Vln, Vc & Pno, Op. 3

A superb late romantic work that so impressed Brahms that he immediately sent it to his publisher to be printed.

Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942)

 String Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op. 4

One of the most important quartets written between Brahms and the start of the New Vienna School.

Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922)

 Wiener Bürger Waltzes for Piano Trio or Quintet

Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Ziehrer was Johann Jr.'s greatest rival. A wonderful set of very Viennese waltzes

Hermann Zilcher (1881-1948)

Piano Trio in c minor, Op.56

Sure to make a strong impression in the concert hall but also recommended to experienced amateurs. Very late Romantic

Hermann Zilcher (1881-1948)

Piano Quintet in c sharp minor, Op. 42

Hailed by the Chamber Music Jounral as the equal to anything being written at the time (1918) Post-Brahmsian

 

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