Composers C to D
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Charles Wakefield Cadman (1881-1946) Legend of the Canyon for Violin & Piano, Op.68 |
Dedicated to Fritz Kreisler, this beautiful and emotive work makes a superb shorter recital piece or encore. |
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Charles Wakefield Cadman (1881-1946) Piano Trio in D Major, Op.56 |
Anticipates Gershwin, uses Ragtime motifs, beautiful melodies with excellent part-writing. Hear the soundbites. |
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String Quartet No.1 in D Major, Op.1 |
Fresh sounding and higly original, in one extensive movement, packed with drama and excitement as well as beautiful melodies & fine part writing |
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Roffredo Caetani (1871-1961)) String Quartet No.2 in f minor, Op.12 |
Another very original & finely executed work which will make a strong impression in concert but can also be recommended to amateurs |
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Leonhard von Call (1767-1815)) String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.139 |
A very popular composer in the Viennese Classical Era who concentrated on chamber music. Lovely melodies fun to play |
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Leonhard von Call (1767-1815)) String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.140 |
Typical of the Viennese Classical Period. Aimed at the home music making market, easy to ply with very attractive melodies. |
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Leonhard von Call (1767-1815)) String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.141 |
Last of his three quartets. Typically Viennese & like its companions geared toaimed home music makers. Lovely melodies fun to play. |
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Trio in D Major for Oboe, Flute & Bassoon, Op.45 No.1 |
The first of a set of six concertante works considered an important addition to the classical era literature. |
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Giuseppe Cambini (1746-1825) Three String Trios, Op.2 Nos.1-3 |
These concertante trios giving each voice solos were designed specifically for the amateur players of Paris. Tuneful and appealing. |
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String Quartet in b minor, Op.40 No.3, T.159 |
A late string quartet from a composer who was immensely popular in the Paris of the 1780's. |
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Carlo Antonio Campioni (1720-1788) Trio in g minor for 2 Violins & Cello, Op.4 No.2 |
An attractive work which combines elements from the late Baroque and early Classical eras. |
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Manuel Canales (1747-1786) String Quartet in C Major, Op.3 No.1 |
A The first Spanish composer to write string quartets. This historically important work shows the influence of Boccherini and Haydn |
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Conte Fantastique for Piano or Harp & String Quartet |
Based on Edgar Allan Poe's story Mask of the Red Death, this highly evocative music is one of a kind. Superbly done. |
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Teresa Carreño (1853-1917) Kleiner Walzer (Mi Teresita) for Violin & Piano |
This charming waltz makes a good selection for a shorter recital piece or an encore |
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Teresa Carreño (1853-1917) String Quartet in b minor |
By turns dramatic and lyrical, this well-written work was once part of the repertoire. It deserves revival. |
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Gaspar Cassado (1897-1966) Piano Trio in C Major (1926) |
One of the very best modern Spanish piano trios. An unqualified masterworrk deserving concert performance |
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Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873) String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.3 No.1 |
As important as the Late Beethoven Quartets. Way ahead of its time (1867) Belongs in the repertoire, not to be missed |
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Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873) Piano Trio No.1 in B flat Major, Op.4 |
Dating from 1869, this trio is highly individualistic and owes little or nothing to what his fellow countrymen were writing |
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Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873) Piano Quartet in g minor, Op.7 |
An important early French romantic work (1869). D'Indy called him one of the best chamber musicians of his time. |
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Alexis de Castillon (1838-1873) Piano Quintet in E flat Major, Op.1 |
Hailed as a milestone in French repertoire. An opulent, extravagant, and highly original work. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Piano Trio in f minor, Op.14 |
Superb example of early Russian modernism, with its roots in Tchaikovsky but with French impressionism too. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Piano Quartet in a minor, Op.31 |
A wonderful fusion of Scriabin and French impressionism and other modern tendancies. Enticing & individualistic. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Piano Quintet, Op.28 |
Unique in the piano quintet literature. Nothing else sounds like it. Full of magical moments. A first clast fine work. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) String Quartet in f# minor, Op.23 |
The father of Russian modernism. This original sounding quartet ingeniously combines Russian and French styles. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) String Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola & 2 Cellos, Op.16 |
Highly individualistic and original, this is a first rate and major addition to the 2 cello string quintet literature |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Violin Sonata No.1 in b minor, Op.15 |
A big work combining elements of French impressionism with Russian melody and Wagnerian tonalities. |
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Georgy Catoire (1861-1926) Poem for Violin & Piano (Sonata No.2), Op.20 |
Highly original and extremely lyrical, largely rhapsodic, considered a masterpiece of its type. |
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Ernesto Cavallini (1807-1874)) Adagio & Tarantella for Clarinet & Piano |
Cavallini's talent was such that he was known as the Paganini of the clarinet & this piece shows why. |
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Ernesto Cavallini (1807-1874)) Reverie Russe for Flute Clarinet & Piano |
Written while he was in Russia for himself to play with Cesare Ciardi, Imperial Flautist to the Tsar. Nicely written for all three instruments.. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) String Qt No.1 in g minor--World Premiere Edition |
This original, prize winning work introduced American melodies 25 years before Dvorak visited America. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) String Qt in C MajorNo.2--World Premiere Edition |
Premiered to tumultuous acclaim, this masterpiece is full of wonderful "can do" American optimism. 1st class work. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) String Quartet No.4 in e minor |
An impressive composition using native American melodies in the tradition of Dvorak's American Quartet. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) String Quartet No.5 in d minor |
One of the most important American string quartets written during the last part of the 19th century. |
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George Chadwick (1854-1931) Piano Quintet in E flat Major |
Along with the quintets of Arthur Foote, Mrs Beach, & Henry Hadley, one of the most important & best American quintets |
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Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) Piano Trio No.1 in g minor, Op.11 |
A sparkling work full of Gallic wit, with lovely melodies & fine part writing. A welcome addition to the repertoire. |
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Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) Piano Trio No.2 in a minor, Op.34 |
Dramatic and powerful. A work which sets out to scale the heights. Definitely belongs in the concert hall. |
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Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909) String Quartet No.1 in G Major (1903) |
Wonderful and very appealing. 1st string quartet of any consequence by a Spanish composer to use Spanish music in nearly 100 years. |
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Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909) String Quartet No.2 in F Major (1904) |
Full of Spanish melodies and rhythms, this is a highly original and fresh work which belongs on the concert stage & on the stands of amateurs. |
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String Quartet No.3 in D Major (1905) |
Again, another very original and fresh work combining tinges of French Impressionism with Spanish melodies. |
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Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909) String Quartet No.4 in b minor (1907) |
Massive and powerful, a work which undoubtedly deserves to be in the repertoire and heard in concer. A great work. |
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Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.3 |
It's amazing this work has not become part of the standard repertoire. A wonderful mid-late French Romatic trio. |
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Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) Piano Quartet in A Major, Op.30 |
A massive work, the equal of any French impressionist piano quartet. Belongs in the repertoire and on the concert stange. |
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Ernest Chausson (1855-1899) String Quartet in c minor, Op.35 |
A powerful and extraordinary work which many consider the finest French quartet from this period (1899). |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Trio No.1 in G Major |
Superb three part writing. A short work in two parts, a slow and somber opening and and ingenious upbeat fugue. Not at all difficult./ |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Trio No.2 in C Major |
Longer and more developed, again we find excellent part-writing which showcases Cherubini's compositional technique. Not difficult. |
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String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major |
With its unorthodox rhythms, exotic Spanish Scherzo & Mendelssohnian elves dance trio, a very unusual work. |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quartet No.2 in C Major |
At a time when no one else could understand what Beethoven was doing, Cherubini shows that he did |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quartet No.3 in d minor |
Perhaps no other contemporary quartet so closely approaches the profundity of Beethoven's. A masterpiece. |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quartet No.4 in E Major |
A powerful and original work which attempts to explore new territory a la Late Beethoven |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quartet No.5 in F Major |
The second of Cherubini's trilogy of late quartets which explores new paths of expression. A very fine work. |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quartet No.6 in a minor |
Idiomatic and original, combining Italian lyricism, French drama and Germanic structure. A very effective work. |
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Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) String Quintet (2Vc) in e minor |
Inexplicably unknown masterpiece with a second cello part the equal of the first. Tuneful and exciting. |
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Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.8 |
Highly praised by Robert Schumann, this once popular work with its wonderful melodies is all but forgotten. |
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Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Piano Concerto No.1 String Quintet Version, Op.11 |
Chopin wrote arrangements of his concertos for piano and string quintet as he preferred to play in salons rather than large concert halls |
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Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Piano Concerto No.2 String Quintet Version, Op.21 |
Chopin performed his two piano concertos more often in the versions with string quintet than he did with a full orchestra. |
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Hedwige Chretien (110-1849) Wind Quintet in g minor (1887) |
Genial and elegant, with appealing melodic material. Very French for the time. Good for concert & home music makers |
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Francesco Cilea (1866-1950) Cello Sonata in D Major, Op.38 |
A superb work, a must for the recital hall. Wonderful melodic writing. Should be in every cellist's repertoire. |
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Giovanni Battista Cirri (1724-1808) Six String Quartets, Op.13 |
An interesting combining of late Baroque with the emerging early Classical era style. Good for concert or amateurs |
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Louis Clapisson (1808-1866) String Quartet No.1 in c minor (1839) |
An example of French chamber music tastes during the second Restoration era. Suitable for concert or amateurs |
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Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) Sonata for Viola or Cello and Piano (1919) |
A modern masterwork for the viola. One of the very best viola sonatas of the 20th century. A must for violists. |
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Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979) Piano Trio (1921) |
Prize winning work hailed as a masterpiece. Not traditionaly tonal but not atonal. Powerful and riveting. Concert must. |
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Muzio Clementi (1752-1832)) Piano Trio in D Major, Op.28 No.2 |
Light, elegant an brilliant, this trio makes an excellent choice where an fresh alternative for a Haydn or Mozart is desired. |
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Muzio Clementi (1752-1832)) Nonetto in E flat Major for Strings and Winds |
Inspired by Louis Spohr's Nonet for the same instruments, this is an appealing shorter work. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Four African Dances for Violin & Piano, Op.58 |
Based in part on traditional African folk tunes but expressed, the melodic language of the late romantic movement. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Ballade in c minor for Violin & Piano, Op.73 |
A richly emotive tone poem in rhapsodic form. Lyrical and impassioned, it makes a fine recital piece. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Variations in b minor for Cello & Piano (1905) |
Clearly displays his compositional talents with a brilliant work that will be a success in the recital hall. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Piano Trio in e minor (1893) |
An early work composed while he was at the Royal College of Music redolent of Mendelssohn & Schumann. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.1 (1893) |
Written while still a student but not a student work. It is as good as anything from this period. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Five Negro Melodies for Piano Trio, Op.59 No.1 |
Hailed by Booker T Washington as a great setting of Negro melodies in a highly artistic way. A sure success in concert. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Fantasiestücke for String Quartet, Op.5 |
Five wonderful character pieces which together make a highly effective work for the concert hall. |
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) Quintet for Clarinet & String Quartet in f# minor, Op.10 |
A true masterpiece. Certainly one of the finest clarinet quintets ever written. In the tradition of Dvorak. |
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Aaron Copland (1900-1990) Two Pieces for String Quartet (1928) |
Typical of the music American composers who had studied in Paris with Boulanger were writing in the 1920s |
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Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) String Trio (2 Vlns & Vc), Op.4 No.1-3 |
From a set regarded as the beginning of chamber music as we know it. Excellent part writing. Fine baroque works. |
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Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) String Trio (2 Vlns & Vc), Op.4 No.4-6 |
As mentioned above these are historically important works but also an excellent addition to the repertoire. |
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Frederick Cowen (1852-1935) 4 English Dances in the Olden Style for Piano Quintet |
A late Romantic era take on these forms. A charming work which can be recommended for concert and amateurs |
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Jean Cras (1879-1932) Piano Trio (1907) |
A very original and interesting work. Cras combines music of the sea with updated baroque forms. |
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Jean Cras (1879-1932) Piano Quintet (1922) |
A modern masterwork. Though not programmatic, it recounts a voyage Cras made. Tonally adventurous |
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Jean Cras (1879-1932) String Trio (1925) |
An extraordinary, unique modern masterpiece for string trio of the highest originality. Hear the sound-bites. |
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Jean Cras (1879-1932) String Quartet (1909) |
The Chamber Music Journal calls its the equal of the Ravel & Debussy Quartets. A highly original and superb work |
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Three Trios for 2 Violins & Cello (or Viola) Op.13 |
Cremont called these concert & light, meaning they were technically easy but could still be played in concert. |
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Bernhard Crusell (1775-1838) Quartet No.1 for Clarinet & Strings in E flat Major |
The first of his clarinet quartets, firmly rooted in the late classical era and show the influence of Mozart |
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Bernhard Crusell (1775-1838) Quartet No.2 for Clarinet & Strings in c minor, Op.4 |
A lovely work which straddles the fence between the late classical era and early romantic. |
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Bernhard Crusell (1775-1838) Quartet No.3 for Clarinet & Strings in D Major, Op.7 |
His last clarinet quartet firmly in the early romantic era. Fine melodies and more advanced part-writing for the strings. |
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Quartet for Flute & Strings in D Major, Op.8 |
Crussel was asked by the dedicatee of Clarinet Quartet No.3 to arrange it for Flute. He did and it is every bit as effective as the original. |
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Kaleidoscope 24 Miniatures for Violin & Piano, Op.50 |
One of the finest sets of miniatures ever composed. Each one a gem with differenent moods. Great choice for recital. |
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Violin Sonata in D Major, Op.84 |
Beautiful melodies and fine part writing make this lovely and very effect work and excellent choice for recital. |
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5 Petite Pieces for Flute, Violin & Piano, Op.56 |
One of the very best work for this combination. These 5 character pieces are full of charm and very appealing. |
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Farniente from A Argenteau for Piano Trio, Op.40 No.2 |
A lovely, very romantic short work which makes a fine choice where a shorter piece is needed or a superb encore |
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String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.45 |
Absolutely 1st rate Russian Romantic work which belongs in the repertoire. Great audience appeal, good themes & writing |
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String Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.68 |
Beautiful Russian Romantic quartet full of charm and appealing melodies, good for concert or home. |
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String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major, Op.91 |
A delight for amateurs as it virtually plays itself. Genial and appealing with lovey melodies. |
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Frederic Curzon (1899-1973) The Boulevardier for Piano Trio |
A marvelous evocative character piece of the man about town strolling down the boulevards of Paris. A great light-hearted encore. |
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Carl Czerny (1791-1857) Trio in E flat for Violin, Horn (or Cello) & Piano, Op.105 |
A fresh and lively work well-written for all three voices. The such trio & probably a model for Brahms |
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Carl Czerny (1791-1857) Piano Trio No.2 in A Major, Op.166 |
Only piano students have heard of him, but you will want to hear more of his chamber music after listening to this trio. |
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Carl Czerny (1791-1857) Piano Trio in C Major, Op.211 No.1 |
An elegant and graceful work full of charming melodies. Good program choice for home music makers |
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Carl Czerny (1791-1857) Piano Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.148 |
Powerful, dramatic and exciting, this work combines elements of Beethoven & Schubert, with Czerny's own touch |
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Carl Czerny (1791-1857) Nonet for Piano, Strings & Winds in E flat Major |
Full of appealing melodies and good part-writing. This rare combination deserves concert performance. |
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Nancy Dalberg (1881-1949) String Quartet No.2 in g minor, Op.14 |
A fine modern work which extends traditional tonality toward its outer limits without breaking its bounds. |
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Nancy Dalberg (1881-1949) String Quartet No.3, Op.20 |
A powerful and riveting work showing the influence of her teacher Carl Nielsen & also Kodaly & Bartok. |
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Charles Dancla (1817-1907) Three Pieces for 4 Violins, Op.178 |
Designed to show off the skills of his Paris Conservatory students in a concert setting. Tuneful with fine writing. |
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Charles Dancla (1817-1907) Andante Melodique for Piano Trio, Op.214 |
A lovely shorter work which makes a find program choice where a shorter work is required. Also good for amateurs |
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Charles Dancla (1817-1907) String Quartet No.14 in C Major, Op.208 No.1 |
The first of a set of three intended to stimulate interest in quartet playing among amateurs. Tuneful with no technical difficulties. |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Horn Sonata No.1 in E flat Major, Op.28 |
There had only been on horn sonata (by Beethoven) before Danzi penned this wonderful, tuneful very Mozartean work |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.6 No.2 "Figaro" |
It became known as the Figaro Quartet because Danzi used a well-known theme from Mozart's opera Marriage of Figaro |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) String Quintet (2Vla) in E flat Major, Op.66 No.1 |
Like his wind quintets, this work was written for the emerging home music making market. Good for amateurs |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Quintet for Piano and Winds in d minor, Op.41 |
Taking the quintets of Beethoven and his friend Mozart as models, he continued the tradition. Good to hear and play |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet No.1 in B flat Major |
Inspired by the success of Reicha's quintets, but taking the Vienna classics for his melodic models. Excellent part writing |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet No.2 in g minor, Op.56 No.2 |
Unlike Reicha's quintets, these do not require virtuoso players but written for Everyman. Good to hear fun to play. |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet No.3 in F Major, Op.56 No.3 |
The last quintet of the famous set of three Danzi published in 1821. Like the others, not difficult with good part-writing for all. |
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Wind Quintet No.4 in G Major, Op.67 No.1 |
The success of the first set led Danzi to composer three more in 1823. Again these quintets are aimed at everyman, not just the pros. |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet No.5 in e minor, Op.67 No.2 |
One of only 3 quintets he wrote in the minor. It has a darker hue and a different feel from those in the major |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet No.6 in E flat Major |
The last of this second set, which also shows the touch of a master. It will be good for concert and home. |
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Wind Quintet No.7 in A Major, Op.68 No.1 |
The first of his last set of three wind quintets completed not long before his death. A fine work, eminently playable with good parts for all. |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet No.8 in F Major, Op.68 No.2 |
Mozartian chromaticism and melodies grace this elegant and charming work for winds. |
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Franz Danzi (1763-1826) Wind Quintet in No.9 d minor, Op.68 No.3 |
Eminently playable, with appealing melodies & fine part-writing. Leaves little to be desired for this type of work |
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Louis Dauprat (1781-1868) Quintet No.1 in F Major for Horn & Strings, Op.6 No.1 |
Beautiful and appealing Melodies. A show case for the horn. Good choice when a evening of horn quintets is planned |
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Louis Dauprat (1781-1868) Horn Quintet No.3 in E flat Major, Op.6 No.3 |
Another excellent worik for this combination. Though the horn is show cased, the string writing is good and interesting. |
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Félicien David (1810-1876) La Nuit for Viola or Cello and Piano |
Taken from David's very atmospheric opera Le Desert, it makes an effective recital piece in Vieuxtemps arrangement |
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Piano Trio No.1 in E flat Major |
Very attractive melodies, lovely writing for all three instruments. A fine work from the early French romatic era. |
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Félicien David (1810-1876) Piano Trio No.2 in d minor |
Called the link between Onslow & Saint-Saëns, here a captivating gem from the early French romantic period. |
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Félicien David (1810-1876) Piano Trio No.3 in c minor |
This is truly a masterwork from the early French romantic period. Lovely melodies and fine part-writing. |
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Félicien David (1810-1876) Soirees de Printemps Complete for String Quintet |
From Le Quatre Saisons, The Evening Concerts of Spring 6 charming and elegant pieces. For Vc & Kb or 2 Vc |
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Félicien David (1810-1876) Soirees d'Été Complete for String Quintet |
From Le Quatre Saisons, The Evening Concerts of Summer 6 more charming and elegant pieces either Vc & Kb or 2 Vc |
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Soirees d'Automne Complete for String Quintet |
The 3rd set from Le Quatre Saisons, The Evening Concerts of Autumn, the longest & most substantial-Vc & Kb or 2 Vc |
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Félicien David (1810-1876) Soirees d'Hiver Complete for String Quintet |
The final set from Le Quatre Saisons, The Evening Concerts of Winter, equally as long as Autumn- for Vc & Kb or 2 Vc |
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Ferdinand David (1810-1873) Aus der Ferienzeit for Violin & Piano, Opp.49 & 50 |
David's last works for violin & piano, these 12 fine character pieces were frequently performed in recital up until the First World War. |
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Bunte Reihe for Violin & Piano, Op.30 |
24 wonderful character pieces, each with a different mood. These little gems should be in every violinist's repertoire |
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Ferdinand David (1810-1873) Eight Salon Stücke for Violin & Piano, Op.24, Nos.1-8 |
The 1st of 4 series of lovely character pieces, by turns, charming, dramatic & exciting very suitable for recital. |
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Ferdinand David (1810-1873) Five Salon Stücke for Violin & Piano, Op.28 |
The third set of character pieces, dating from 1850. Together they make half a recital program or alone each is a fine encore |
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Ferdinand David (1810-1873) Eight Salon Stücke for Violin & Piano, Op.36 |
The last of this wonderful series of superb character pieces are not merely for the salon but very suitable for recital. |
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String Quartet in a minor, Op.32 |
Mendelsohn's favorite violinist knew how to write well for strings. Appealing melodies, good to hear and to play. |
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Carl Davidov (1838-1889) Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.40 |
A big work burst with energy and excitement. A good concert hall choice but suitable for amateur ensembles as well |
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Frederick Delius (1862-1934) Cello Sonata in D Major (1916) |
An interesting blend of late French impressionism, polytonality and tinges of romanticsm. |
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Violin Sonata No.1 (1914) |
Highly romantic and free flowing combining English folk tunes with perfumed French impressionism. |
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Frederick Delius (1862-1934) String Quartet in f minor (1917) |
We hear the sounds of the English countryside filtered through a French prism and hung on a Austro-German structure |
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Otto Dessoff (1835-1892) String Quartet in F Major, Op.7 |
A warm and genial mid-late Romantic work by a close friend of Brahms. |
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Otto Dessoff (1835-1892) String Quintet (2Vc or Vc & Kb) in G Major, Op.10 |
This fine work could well be mistaken as having been penned by Brahms himself. |
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Edouard Destenay (1850-1924) Trio for Clarinet, Oboe & Piano in b minor, Op.27 |
A charming work which combines German Romanticism with the musical language of Saint Saens & Gounod. 1st rate |
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François Devienne (1759-1803) Trio No.3 for Flute, Viola & Violincello in d minor |
Written in the typical late 18th century Parisian classical style, this appealing work can be warmly recommended to amateurs. |
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Cello Sonata in C Major, Op.15 |
A first rate, major sonata, equal in quality to those of Brahms and sure to triumph in the recital hall. |
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Albert Dietrich (1835-1892) Piano Trio No.1 in c minor, Op.9 |
A student of Schumann & good friend of Brahms, the two have pollinated this very fine and beautiful mid romantic work. |
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Albert Dietrich (1835-1892) Piano Trio No.2 in A Major, Op.14 |
This trio clearly shows that when it came to melody and beauty, Dietrich outshone the trios of his teacher Schumann. Not at all hard |
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Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928) Dans Taranesc for Cello & Piano in b minor, Op.15 |
After Enescu's Rhapsodies, this work is probably the most famous to come out of Romania. Good recital work. |
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Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928) String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.21 |
This easy, fun to play quartet is an audience pleaser by the man sometimes called the Romanian Mendelssohn. |
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Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928) String Quartet No.2 in d minor, Op.26 |
Written for quartet players in mind by a string player who founded the first Romanian string quartet, Good to hear, no technical problems. |
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Constantin Dimitrescu (1847-1928) String Quartet No.4 in g minor, Op.38 |
Appealing melodies with Romanian tinges, good part-writing, no technical difficulties. What's not to like. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) Six Trios for 2 Violins and Cello |
Among his earliest works, showing the influence of the leading Italian composers of the time. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Trio in D Major for Violin, Viola & Cello |
A typical representative or the early Vienna Classical style showing the influence of Haydn. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.1 in D Major |
On a par with Haydn's Op.33 Quartets. An excellent example from the middle Vienna Classical period. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.2 in B flat Major |
Another engaging quartet from the middle Vienna Classical era proving there were fine works beyond Haydn & Mozart. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.3 in G Major |
A work which straddles the Mannheim period and the early Viennese Classical era. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.4 in C Major |
Like the others from this set, there are fresh and original ideas along with the familiar structure & Viennese melodies |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.5 in E flat Major |
Like his first quartet, this work is a good choice where an alternative program selection to Haydn or Mozart is sought |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quartet No.6 in A Major |
The last of the set of six, this quartet, along with the First was for many years in the repertoire. A prototypical work. |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quintet No.3 (2 Cellos) in C Major, Kr.187 |
Composed for the cello-playing King of Prussia, one of the earliest examples from the Vienna Classical era. A good work |
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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf (1739-1799) String Quintet No.6 (2 Cellos) in G Major, Kr.190 |
The last of the set of so-called "Prussian Quintets" which gives the first cello many gorgeous solos. |
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Ignacy Dobrzynski (1807-1867) Piano Trio in a minor, Op.17 |
Praised by Robert Schumann, this trio is filled with very appealing melodies and fine part writing. Good for concert as well as home. |
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Ignacy Dobrzynski (1807-1867) String Quintet No.1 (2Vc or 2Vla) in F Major, Op.20 |
In the tradition of Onslow & Spohr and just as good. Finishes with a very attractive Polacca movement. |
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Ignacy Dobrzynski (1807-1867) String Quintet No.2 (2Vc) in a minor Op.40 |
Every bit as good as the first. The Chamber Music Journal places it in the Masterwork category. |
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Ignacy Dobrzynski (1807-1867) String Sextet (2Vln, Vla, 2Vc & Kb) in Eb Major Op.39 |
Lovely melodies and much excitement in a excellent work which deserves to be revived. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) Cello Sonata in B flat Major, Op.8 |
A 1st class Brahmsian work but unlike the Brahms cello sonatas, the cello does not have to struggle to be heard. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) Violin Sonata in c# minor, Op.21 |
In the tradition of the late romantic Central European master sonata. Tuneful & dramatic, 1st class all the way. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) Serenade for String Trio in C Major, Op.10 |
One of the greatest works ever written for string trio. Should not be missed by any string trio ensemble. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) String Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.7 |
Full of charm and Viennese elegance. Original use of tone color which incorporates several exotic touches. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) String Quartet No.2 in D flat Major, Op.15 |
One of the greatest, if not the greatest post-Brahmsian romantic string quartets. Hear the sound-bites for yourself. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) String Quartet No.3 in a minor, Op.33 |
Written between the two World Wars, this work shows Dohnanyi treating tonality in new and modern ways. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) String Sextet in B flat Major (1896) |
An amazingly mature work by the 19 year old composer. Appealing melodies, superb part-writing, a welcome addition to the sextet literature. |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) Piano Quintet No.2 in e flat minor, Op.26 |
Dark and brooding, but beautifully written and captivating. Belongs in the concert hall but not too hard for amateurs |
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Ernst von Dohnanyi (1877-1960) Sextet for Vln, Vla, Vc, Cln, Hn & Pno in C Major, Op.37 |
Hailed by the Chamber Music Journal as a Masterwork of the first order. An outstanding work by any measure. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) Piano Trio in E flat Major |
One of two such works he wrote in 1817 for families in Bologna to repay them for the musical evenings he shared in their homes. |
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Piano Trio in D Major |
Composed roughly at the same time as the E flat trio, but for a different Bolognese family which had extended their hospitality to him. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major |
Dating from 1817, his earliest effort in this genre. Though set as a homework assignment, it exhibits his own voice and fledgling ideas |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.2 in A Major |
A charming example of early Italian romantic chamber music by the young Donizetti. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.3 in c minor |
Dates from 1818 while he was still studying with Simon Mayr. A fine example of early Italian romantic chamber music. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.4 in D Major |
Also from 1818, the beautiful slow movement, Canzone, is a testament to Donizetti's compositional talent. Good work, not hard fun to play |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.5 in e minor |
Composed during 1818-1819 while he was studying at the Bolognese Conservatory. One can hear echoes of his operatic talent here. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.6 in g minor |
Completed in 1819 by which time he had entered the Bologna Conservatory. It is clear that Mayr had exposed Donizetti to the Vienna classics. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.9 in d minor |
Completed in 1821 and written for a local quartet party with whom he took part, the shows he became alive to the possibilities of the basso. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.10 in g minor |
Completed in 1821 composed during his so called "Quartet Years" after he had left the Bologna Conservatory. More Italian than Viennese. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.11 in C Major |
On his own & eking out a living, he was often asked by amateur groups to bring something along & quite likely this quartet may have been one. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quartet No.18 in e minor |
His last quartet. From 1826, an operatic gem in fine string quartet style from one of the great Italian masters of melody. |
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Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) String Quintet (2 Violas) |
He wrote many quintet movements, no quintet. This work combines 2 of the best movements to make a short quintet |
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Jakob Dont (815-1888) Quartet for 4 Violins in e minor, Op.42 |
A full fledged string quartet meant for concert performance. Once of the very best for this ensem ble. |
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Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860) Quartet for Bassoon & String Trio in Bb Major, Op.36 |
Full of lovely melodies and though a showcase for the Bassoonist, the strings are not ignored. One of the best works from this era (1827) |
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Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860) Quartet for Oboe & String Trio in F Major, Op.37 |
This quartet while giving the Oboe the role usually take by the 1st violin gives the other voices a chance to shine as well in this appealing work. |
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Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860) Quartet for Flute & String Trio in a minor, Op.38 |
This quartet gives the Flute the role usually take by the 1st violin but the other voices are by no means ignored in this appealing work. |
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Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860) Grand Quartet for Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass, Op.130 |
A rare combination which integrates the bass perfectly and not used as a soloist. A fine & appealing work. |
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Friedrich Dotzauer (1783-1860) String Quintet (2Vc) in d minor, Op.134 |
A tuneful, dramatic and exciting early Romantic work in the style of Onslow and Spohr. |
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Felix Draeseke (1835-1913) Sonata in B flat Major for Clarinet or Violin, Op.38 |
One of the very best late romantic sonatas for clarinet. Great melodies, fine part-writing-equal to the Brahms. |
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Felix Draeseke (1835-1913) String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.27 |
Combines tinges of Mendelssohn and Schumann with the spacious ideas of Bruckner. A very fine & appealing work |
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Felix Draeseke (1835-1913) String Quartet No.2 in e minor, Op.35 |
Brucknerian, multi-faceted with good part-writing, fine melodies and great care in the development of themes. |
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Felix Draeseke (1835-1913) String Quartet No.3 in c sharp minor, Op.66 |
A first class, late romantic work. Excellent part-writing, attractive melodies and some unusual & original ideas. |
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Felix Draeseke (1835-1913) String Quintet in F Major, Op.77 |
A universality and complexity of thematic ideas on a par with Beethoven's Late Quartets. |
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Quintet for Vln, Vla, Vc, Horn & Pno in Bb Major, Op.48 |
Jovial and good-humored, this fine works treats all of the voices generously. Appealing melodies. A winner. |
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Franz Drdla (1868-1944) Serenade in A Major for Violin & Piano |
This charming work first made famous by the Czech virtuoso Jan Kubelik & then by Heifetz, Kreisler & many others. |
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Franz Drdla (1868-1944) Guitarrero for Violin & Piano, Op.88 |
Often played on recitals during first part of the 20th century this is a highly effective and appealing work. |
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Franz Drdla (1868-1944) 3 Hungarian Dances for Piano Quintet, Op.30 No.4 |
One of the most famous and effective salon works of its time. In the style of Liszt & Brahms' Hungarian music. |
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Sem Dresden (1881-1957) Sonata No.1 for Violoncello & Piano (1916) |
Combines impressionism with post impressionism. Original sounding and engaging. A good modern recital choice. |
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Georg Druschetzky (1745-1819)) String Quartet No.3 in D Major |
This early Vienna Classical Style quartet indicates that he followed the example of his friends Haydn and Mozart. |
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Georg Druschetzky (1745-1819)) Ottetto for Winds & Strings in E flat Major |
An appealing work strongly influenced by the famous Septet of his friend Ludwig Beethoven. Each instrument is given many solos. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Andante Cantabile for Viola or Cello & Piano (1897) |
A lovely romantic, short work full of sentiment. Well written for both instruments. A fine choice for an encore. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) 2 Pieces in Canonical Style for Oboe, Cello & Piano |
Elegant and full of charm. This lovely work is not only good for concert but easy to play and should appeal to amateurs |
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Cello Sonata in D Major (1905) |
An individual, fresh sounding sonata from the French romantic era. An excellent recital choice. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Piano Trio No.1 in c minor |
A classical example of French romanticism, by turns elegant, gay, sophisticated and dramatic. A superb work. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Piano Trio No.2 in e minor |
A work of lofty inspiration and delicacy of expression, yet full of Gallic wit and elegance. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Promenade Sentimentale for Piano Trio |
A lovely, highly romantic character piece, from one of the great masters of the French Romantic movement |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Piano Quartet in a minor |
A masterwork of late French romanticism in the tradition of Saint-Saens, dramatic with fine melodies. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Quintet for Piano, Winds & Strings in F Major |
Lovely late French romantic work with original scoring and distinctive use of instrumental timber. |
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Théodore Dubois (1837-1924) Decet in D Major for Strings and Winds |
Written for a string quintet & a wind quintet. A superb piece for this rare combination. A concert must & good for home |
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String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major (1909) |
This Quartet should have entered the repertoire but didn't because Impressionism was all the rage when it appeared. |
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Lamento for Viola and Piano (1903) |
A sad evocative work in the impressionist tradition by a forgotten composer who, yet, won the prestigious Prix de Rome |
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Violin Sonata No.2 in F Major, Op.50 |
A big work and important English violin sonata from the late Romantic era. Would make a strong recital choice. |
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Thomas Dunhill (1877-1946) Phantasy Trio for Violin, Viola & Piano in Eb, Op.36 |
Beautiful work for this under served ensemble. By turns pastoral, lyrical and dramatic. Fine part-writing. |
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Thomas Dunhill (1877-1946) Piano Quartet in b minor, Op.16 |
A first rate late romantic gem which should be in the repertoire. Excellent part-writing and appealing melodies |
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Quintet for Pno, Cln, Hn, Vln & Vc in E flat, Major, Op.3 |
A wonderful companion piece to Fibich's great quintet for the same instrumental combination. Finely written for all. |
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Journée de Printemps for Violin & Piano (1901) |
A chamring and emotive work depicting a spring day. A fine choice for the recital hall and not beyond experienced amateurs. |
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Gabriel Dupont (1878-1914) Poème for Piano Quintet (1911) |
A massive and powerful work combining the tonal color of the impressionists with the influence of Wagner. |
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Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812) String Quartet No.1 in G major, Op.60 No.1 |
A programming alternative to Haydn or Mozart. A charming and elegant work of historical importance |
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Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812) Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.56 |
A late classical, early romantic style work anticipating Carl Maria von Weber and Johann Nepomuk Hummel |
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Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812) Quintet for Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass, Op.41 |
Written for the same instrumentation as the Trout some 2 decades before it! Sounding of the Viennese Classics. |
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Piano Quintet No.1 in A Major, Op.5 |
While it sounds nothing like his famous Second Piano Quintet, it is an interesting work not at all hard to play.. |
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Terzetto in C Major for 2 Violins & Viola, Op.74 |
Perhaps the finest work written for this combination. Undoubtly a good choice for the concert hall. |
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Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Four Miniatures for 2 Violins & Viola, Op.75a |
Virtually unknown, these wonderful pieces are technically easier than the Terzetto. A fine recital choice. |
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Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Notturno for String Quintet in B Major, Op.40 |
Originally for string quintet, the orchestra version is more famous lacks the charm & intimacy of the quintet version. |
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2 Waltzes for String Quartet or String Quintet, Op.54 |
2 gorgeous waltzes either of which can be used as encores or together as a shorter program work. |
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2 Slavonic Dances Op.46 Nos.2 & 7 for Piano Trio |
Originally for piano four hands, the orchestral versions lose the intimacy of these dances. Not so these wonderful arrangements for piano trio |
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Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) 3 Slavonic Dances Op.46 Nos.3, 6 & 8 for String Quartet |
From Dvorak's original publisher Simrock of three of the better known dances who engaged the famous violinist Paul Klengel to arrange them |
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3 Slavonic Dances Op.72 Nos.2, 5 & 8 for String Quartet |
The great popularity of the first set led the creation of the 2nd set. Once again, Klengel's arrangement is very effective. |
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Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Bagatelles for 2 Violins, Cello & Piano or Piano Quartet |
Critics have called these wonderful 5 pieces the Slavonic Dances for the home music making market. |
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Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Cypresses for String Quartet, Op.8 |
10 superb love songs for string quartet. Highly romantic, at times quite dramatic. These are little masterworks. |
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Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) String Sextet in A Major, Op.48 |
We also offer this famous sextet in the standard version as well as a superb version for cello and BASS. |
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Vladimir Dyck (1882-1943) Piano Trio in c minor, Op.25 |
A real surprise and a very pleasant one by a virtually unknown composer. 1st rate from start to finish. |