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Paul Taffanel (1844-1908) Wind Quintet in g minor (1876)	A 1st rate work with fine part-writing for all makes an excellent program choice for professionals and amateurs
Germaine Tailleferre (1844-1908) String Quartet (1919)	This Quartet, showing the influence of her teacher Ravel, led to her being invited to join the famous French group Les Six
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 D major, WoO (1880)	Praised by Tchaikovsky, the Chamber Music Journal says it belongs in every chamber musician's library.
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 Quartet No.7 in E flat Major-World Premiere Edition	The first of three quartets never published in his lifetime and written in 1883 before his No.1. A worthwhile & engaging work
Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915) String Quartet No.8 in C Major-World Premiere Edition	An absolute masterwork, never published in his life time and written in 1883 before his No.1. Not to be missed! Belongs in the concert hall.
Sergei Taneyev (1856-1915) String Quartet No.9 in A Major-World Premiere Edition	Another really fine work never published until now. The third from 1883. Really a great work for concert performance & experienced amateurs..
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
Giuseppe Tartini (1692-1770) 2 Trios for Violin, Viola & Cello or 2 Violins & Cello	Two appealing works from the late baroque. Not hard to play and make an excellent choice performance.
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) The Seasons for Piano Trio, Op.37b	This famous & superb arrangement by Alexander Goedicke is more effective & makes a great impact than the original for piano alone.
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Piano Trio in a minor, Op.50	This massive piano trio was dedicated to the memory of his friend, the famous conductor & pianist Nikolai Rubinstein.
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) String Quartet No.1 in D Major, Op.11	Although the theme from the 2nd movt is possibly the most famous piece he ever wrote, few know it comes from this qt.
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) The Seasons for String Quartet Op.37c	This arrangement is more effective & makes a great impact than the original for piano alone. The complete edition.
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Children's Album for String Quartet Op.39	A great arrangement of this popular work which in its own way is as effective as the orignal.
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Nutcracker Suite for String Quartet, Op.71a	Tchaikovsky's beloved suite in a wonderful arrangement for string quartets. Ideal for parties or encores.
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.
Nikolai Tchérépnine (1873-1945) Dacha for Piano Trio, Op.38 No.4	This beautiful short work conjures up those idyllic, warm summer days that wealthy Russian families spent at their country houses.
Nikolai Tchérépnine (1873-1945) String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.11	An excellent example of the late Russian Romantic era style. Fresh and origninal, not hard to play. Good for concert and home.houses.
Alice Tegner (1864-1943) Violin Sonata in a minor (1901)	Lovely melodies are a hallmark of this composer and they can be found here. A good choice for recital..
Thomas D.A. Tellefsen (1823-1874) Piano Trio in B flat Major, Op.31	Combines mid French romanticism as characterized by Chopin with some use of Norwegian folk melody.
Sigismund Thalberg (1812-1871) Piano Trio in A Major, Op.69	True chamber music writing from this famous pianist. Not a virtuoso work. Lovely melodies, excellent part-writing
Richard Thiele (1847-1903) String Quartet No.1 in the Comic Style, Op.27	From one of Germany's finest & most popular comic opereta composers. Easy to play but good for concert too
Richard Thiele (1847-1903) String Quartet No.2 in the Comic Style, Op.39	Ingeniously uses popular German folksongs to create a very fine work, easy to play & good in performanceg
Richard Thiele (1847-1903) String Quartet No.3 in the Comic Style, Op.45	If you are not above playing works with humor, you can do no better than a quartet like this. Easy to play and hear.
Ferdinand Thieriot (1838-1919) String Quartet in g minor, Op. Post.	Dating from the late 1860s, Thieriot builds on the models of Mendelssohn and Schumann to create this tuneful work.
Ferdinand Thieriot (1838-1919) String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.93	Ingeniously uses popular German folksongs to create a very fine work, easy to play & good in performanceg
Ferdinand Thieriot (1838-1919) Piano Quartet No.1 in e minor, Op.9	Here one hears echoes of Mozart, Schubert & Weber. Filled with charm. Good for amateurs as it is easy to play
Ferdinand Thieriot (1838-1919) Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat Major, Op.30	A genial work with good part-writing for all which makes no technical demands. A good choice for amateurs
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) Quintet for Piano and Winds in a minor, Op.80	What's not to like? Good part-writing, appealing melodies, fun to play. You will find nothing better for this combination
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.
Louis Thirion (1879-1966) Piano Trio in A Major, Op.11	Had Thirion lived in a major cultural center such as Paris, this 1st rate piano trio would have certainly entered the repertoire.
Louis Thirion (1879-1966) String Quartet in E Major, Op.10	An engaging work, well written for all, combining the impressionist influences of Ravel, Debussy and Cesar Franck.
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.
Randall Thompson (1899-1984) String Quartet No.2 in G Major	A bright, celebratory work written to comemmorate the 130th anniversary of the Harvard Musical Society. A good modern work
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) Trio for Violin, Viola and Piano in E flat Major	Dating from 1885, this trio is one of the finest from the Romantic era for this combination. A must for the oncert hall and for amateurs.
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.
Otto Albert Tichy (1890-1973) String Quartet in e flat minor (1924)	Showing the influence of his teacher d'Indy, this fine work combines French Impressionism & late German Romancism
Anton Titz (1742-1810)) String Quartet No.4 in c minor (1781)	The fourth of a set of six which were the first composed in Russia. Makes for a good Haydn concert substitute.
Anton Titz (1742-1810)) String Quartet No.5 in d minor (1781)	The 5th of the set of six dedicated to the chamber music loving Prince Golitsyn. Like the others good for concert.
Anton Titz (1742-1810)) String Quartet No.7 in G Major (1802)	An engaging work in the Viennese Classical Style in which the cello given the lead more than any quartet of the time.
Anton Titz (1742-1810)) String Quartet No.9 in a minor(1802)	The last of a set of three dedicated to Tsar Alexander I In the Vienna Classical Style of Haydn & the Wranitzkys
Pedro (Pere) Tintorer (1814-1891) Piano Trio in F Major (c.1850)	A charming work filled with delightful melodies sure to please audiences and home music makers.
Pedro (Pere) Tintorer (1814-1891) Un Souvenir de Beethoven for Piano Quartet	An attractive work by a little known Catalan composer in the style of early Beethoven.
Rudolf Tobias (1873-1918) String Quartet No.1 in d minor (1899)	Finely crafted with good part writing. An Interesting, original and worth while work deserving concert performance good also for amateurs
Rudolf Tobias (1873-1918) String Quartet No.2 in c minor (1902)	A dynamic and powerful work taking Late Beethoven as its model but in the Romantic idiom from Estonia's 1st professional composer.
Luigi Tomasini (1741-1808) Trio for 2 Violins & Cello in e minor, Kor.34	Haydn's concertmaster at Esterhazy orchestra & composition student, influenced and in the Sturm & Drang style of the 1760s.
Fernand de La Tombelle (1854-1928) Piano Trio in a minor, Op.35	This is a masterwork which belongs in the repertoire and on the concert stage. Powerful & dramatic, a superb work in every respect.
Fernand de La Tombelle (1854-1928) Piano Quartet in e minor, Op.24	Winner of the 1893 prize for excellence by the Society of French Composer, excellent choice for concert or home.
Fernand de La Tombelle (1854-1928) String Quartet in E Major, Op.36	Winner of the 1896 Chartier Prize for an outstanding chamber music work. Superb late French Romantic string quartet.
Donald Tovey (1875-1940) Piano Trio No.1 in b minor, Op.1	An amazingly fine work for an opus 1. Great late Romantic work. Original ideas well executed. Good part writing.
Donald Tovey (1875-1940) Trio (No.2) in c minor for Cln or Vln, Hn or Vc & Pno	Well-written for all instruments, very effective in either version. A great program choice, not technically difficult
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
Donald Tovey (1875-1940) Piano Quintet in C Major, Op.6	A massive late romantic work. Powerful, Dramatic, Lyrical and more makes this work worthy of concert performance.
Donald Tovey (1875-1940) Air & Variations for String Qt in B flat Major, Op.11	An unqualified masterwork. Perhaps the finest set of variations ever written for string quartet.
Donald Tovey (1875-1940) String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.23	A thoughtful, well-written work, which plays easily, with good part-writing and effective treatment.
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) La Oracion del Torero for String Quartet, Op.34	No French influence. Spanish thru and thru. Wonderfully describes the bullfighter's feelings before the fight.
Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) Piano Quartet in a minor, Op.65	A very fine early work show the influence of his French impressionist teachers, but full of original ideas & melodies
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
Joaquin Turina (1882-1949) Scéne Andalouse for Piano Sextet, Op.7	One of his earliest purely Spanish works. Highly evocative and filled with the music of Andalusia, a fine choice for concert hall or home
Jan Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813) Divertimento in G Major for String Trio	Is it any wonder this music sounds very similar to that of Mozart & Haydn--after all he played quartets with them.
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
Jan Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813) String Quartet in F Major, Op.6 No.1	A typical example of the Mannheim School at its height (1771) by a composer active in Vienna along with Haydn & Mozart
Jan Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813) String Quartet in A Major, Op.33 No.2	An interesting work by a colleague of Mozart & Haydn. A worthy representative from the Vienna Classical Period.
Jan Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813) String Quartet in E flat Major, "Hoffmeister No.2"	A representative quartet from the mid Vienna Classical Period of the 1780'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.
Franz von Vecsey (1893-1935) Valse Triste for Violin and Piano (1913)	This highly emotive work was once a staple on recital programs during the first part of the 20th century.
Wenzel Heinrich Veit (1806-1864) Les Adieux, Romance for Cello and Piano, Op.26	Beautifully written, this lovely, very romantic work makes a very effective recital piece.
Wenzel Heinrich Veit (1806-1864) Variations on Lvov's God Save the Tsar for String Quartet	A very effective set of variations on the famous Russian National Anthem composed by Alexei Lvov.
Wenzel Heinrich Veit (1806-1864) String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.3	Full of excitement and drama, laced with appealing and charming melodies. This quartet has it all. A great choice for concert or home.
Wenzel Heinrich Veit (1806-1864) String Quartet No.2 in E Major, Op.5	After hearing a performance of this quartet Robert Schumann was quick to write of the merits of this fine work.
Wenzel Heinrich Veit (1806-1864) String Quintet (2 Vla) No.5 in A Major, Op.29	A mid Romantic era work with appealing melodies, good part writing & with no technical problems. It can be recommended for concert or home
Glauco Velasquez (1884-1914) Piano Trio No.1, Op.64	Combines the ideas of Cesar Franck and Wagner with elements of French Impressionism for an original effect.
Glauco Velasquez (1884-1914) Piano Trio No.2, Op.86	Already in just 2 years he has moved beyond traditional French Impressionism and taken it in new directions.
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) String Quartet in e minor (1873)	The only purely instrumental work written by this opera maestro and it is a masterpiece.
Alice Verne-Bredt (1868-1958) Phantasie Trio for Violin, Cello & Piano (1908)	A prize winning work in the prestigious Cobbett Competition. A dramatic, lyrical and compelling work.
Paul Viardot (1857-1941) Violin Sonata No.1 in G Major, Op.5	A lovely work, beautifully written by a violinist for violinists in the late French Romantic (before impressionism) style.
Paul Viardot (1857-1941) Violin Sonata No.2 in B flat Major, (1902)	Another lovely work, beautifully written and though dedicated to the French virtuoso Henri Marteau is not technically challenging.
Paul Viardot (1857-1941) Violin Sonata No.3 in a minor (1931)	An autumnal, valedictory work from the composer's 74th year with fine writing and appealing melodies with tinges of melancholy.
Pauline Viardot (1857-1941) Six Morceaux for Violin & Piano (1867)	These charming character pieces were written by Paul's mother for him, the famous opera singer and accomplished pianist & composer.
Louis Vierne (1870-1937) Two Pieces for Viola and Piano, Op.5	Two late Romantic works showing the influence of his teacher Cesar Franck. A good choice for the recital hall.
Louis Vierne (1870-1937) Piano Quintet in c minor, Op.42	Written to commemorate the death of his son who had fallen in WWI, an incredibly powerful work full of pathos.
Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881) Elegie for Viola and Piano, Op.30	Wonderfully written to take advantage of the viola's timbre, it is a dramatic work full of passion.
Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881) Sonata for Viola or Cello and Piano, Op.36	Beautifully written and highly effective. This work makes a superb recital piece in either version.
Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881) Duo Brillant for Violin, Cello or Viola and Piano, Op.39	An unjustly forgotten, virtuosic show piece that is sure to be an audience pleaser.
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.
Celestino Vila de Forns (1830-1915) Piano Quintet in A Major (1882)	A pioneering work by a Catalonian composer. Full of charm and appealing melodies with good part-writing
Renaud de Vilbac (1829-1884) Themes from Rossini's Barber of Seville for Piano Trio	In the time honored tradition of operatic transcriptions, so fine it can be listened to as pure chamber music.
Renaud de Vilbac (1829-1884) Themes from Bellini's opera Norma for Piano Trio	Masterful arrangement by the man considered the best arranger of such works. A must for the concert hall
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) String Quartet No.1	In the form of a folkloric suite. Brazilian folkmusic is superbly used. Lyrical, romantic, good part writing and fun to play
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) Trio Nos.14 & 15, G.103 & 104 for 2 Violins and Cello	Appealing melodes and written in a brilliant style. These trios would do very well in concert. Recommended.
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
Friedrich Wilhelm Voigt (1833-1894) Notturno for Clarinet, Cello & Piano	A beautiful night piece. Lovely melodies, good part writing. Perfect for when a shorter work is needed for a concert
Fritz Volbach (1861-1940) Quintet for Piano & Winds in E flat Major, Op.24	Fetching melodies and excellent part-writing, great for concert or home. Few works give the horn more chance to shine than this one.
Wilhelm Volckmar (1812-1887) String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.58 No.2	An excellent choice for amateurs or students looking for a concert or competition work. Good part writing for all and no technical difficulties
Wilhelm Volckmar (1812-1887) String Quartet No.3 in a minor, Op.58 No.3	The same advantages as his second quartet but this one is also strong enough to be performed in concert by pros.
Robert Volkmann (1815-1883) Romanze for either Violin or Viola & Piano, Op.7	A lovely, romantic shorter pieces, well-written for both instruments and making a fine choice for a recital.
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) String Quartet No.6 in E flat Major, Op.43	Filled with original ideas including one of the first uses of 5/4 time in a scherzo. Another good work suitable for all.
Robert Volkmann (1815-1883) Serenade No.1 in C Major for String Nonet, Op.62	This beautiful work immediately gained great popularity and encouraged him to write a 2nd immediatley after this one.
Robert Volkmann (1815-1883) Serenade No.2 in F Major for String Nonet, Op.63	Though often played by a string orchestra, this lovely work, praised by Tchaikovsky gains in chamr & intimacy when played by a nonet.
Robert Volkmann (1815-1883) Serenade No.3 in d minot for String Nonet, Op.69	Composed for his friend & amateur cellist this appealing work gives the first cellist many beautiful opportunities
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 flat minor, Op.5	A masterpiece which Liszt considered the finest piano trio of its time.
Robert Volkmann (1815-1883) Schlummerlied for Violin or Viola, Cello & Piano, Op.76	A beautiful rendition of a lullaby or slumber song. Makes an excellent short program work or encore.
Charles Vollweiler (1813-1848) Trio Concertant based on Italian Themes, Op.15	By turns exciting and dramatic, full of highly attractive melodies for Clarinet or Violin, Cello and Piano.
Charles Vollweiler (1813-1848) Variations on Lvov's God Save the Tsar for String Quartet	A very effective set of variations on the famous Russian National Anthem composed by Alexei Lvov.
Victor Vreuls (1876-1944) Piano Trio in d minor, Op.1	A fine representative of the late romantic Franco-Belgian style by one Belgium's most important composers.
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 or Piano Quintet	Few know that this work started out life as a string quartet & was never intended for public performance.
Paul de Wailly (1854-1933) Six Pieces for 2 Violins & Cello (1919)	A fine late romantic style work, expertly written. Not at all difficult, this beautiful work is strong enough for concert.
Eugene Walckiers (1793-1866) Grand Trio in D Major for Flute, Violin & Cello, Op.35	His gift for melody is eminently on display. Good part writing, one of the best works for this ensemble.
Eugene Walckiers (1793-1866) Quartet for Flute, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon in B flat Major, Op.48	A pleasant, genial work, full of appealing melodies. Each voice is given a chance to shine.
Eugene Walckiers (1793-1866) Trio in d minor for Flute, Cello & Piano, Op.97	Full of drama, excitement and lovely melodies this trio boasts excellent part writing and makes a great choice for the concert hall.
Eugene Walckiers (1793-1866) Quintet or Sextet in A Major for Flute & Strings, Op.49	Of its kind, this is a masterwork--exciting, lyrical, dramatic, it can be played with or without the bass. It has it all.
Eugene Walckiers (1793-1866) String Quintet No.2 (2Vc or Vc & Kb) in c minor, Op.94	Dedicated to the memory of his friend George Onslow who had popularized string quintets with bass. 1st rate work
Eugene Walckiers (1793-1866) String Quintet No.4 (2Vc or Vc & Kb) in A major, Op.108	This Quintet, like the one above, gives ample proof of Walckiers extraordinary gift for writing appealing melodies
Leopold Wallner (1847-1913) Berceuse for Viola and Piano (1909)	The final work from his Cinq Morceaux. A lyrical work which expertly explores the tonalities of the instrument.
Leopold Wallner (1847-1913) Rhapsodie Russe for Viola and Piano (1909)	Also from his Cinq Morceaux. Dark and brooding episodes interspersed with interludes of high spirits.
Leopold Wallner (1847-1913) Suite Polonaise for Viola and Piano (1909)	The most substantial of the Cinq Morceaux. A very fine three movement work of sonata length
August Walter (1821-1896) Octet for Winds & Strings in B flat Major, Op.7	Each instrument is given solos with appealing melodies, fun to play and to hear. Would good in concert and excellent choice for home.
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
Richard Walthew (1872-1951) Trio in c minor for Clarinet or Viola, Violin & Piano (1897)	A Brahmsian work for this very rare combination written by a chamber music enthusiast for chamber music players
Richard Walthew (1872-1951) Clarinet Quintet in E flat Major (1917)	A lovely, lyrical work painting musical pictures of the English countryside Good for pros and amaterus
Harry Waldo Warner (1874-1945) Piano Trio in a minor, Op.22	Winner of the 1921 Coolidge Competition for Chamber Music, this is a very powerful and original work.
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) Violin Sonata No.4 in E flat Major, Op.10a, No.4	The first sonata of the second set of three and another very appealing work perfect for amateurs and recitals.
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) Violin Sonata No.5 in A Major, Op.10a, No.5	The second of the second set, shows Weber's operatic flair quoting a famous Italian opera.
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) Violin Sonata No.6 in C Major, Op.10a, No.6	The final sonata of the second set here shows off both players with some flashy but technically easy passage work.
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) Piano Quartet in B flat Major, Op.8	Historically important as one of the earliest and best piano quartets written after Mozart's. Classical with fine writing.
Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826) Clarinet Quintet in B flat Major, Op.34	Full of lovely melodies, combining a sense of operatic drama with a vehicle for the clarinet.
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 Vc or Vc & Kb)	This prize winning work combines Bohemian melodies and dance rhythms with central European Romanticism.
Joseph Miroslav Weber (1854-1906) Septet "Aus meinem Leben" for Winds & Strings	Winner of the prestigious Vienna Composer's Society 1st Prize, this is an outstanding work, superbly written.
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.
Werner Wehrli (1892-1944)) String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.8	One of the first examples of the newly emerging Swiss school of composition. Well-written in a neo-romantic style.
Adolf Weidig (1867-1931)) Kleines Trio in d minor for Violin, Viola & Piano, Op.9	Tuneful & appealing, squarely in the late German Romantic tradition. Can also be played with 2 Violins & Piano.
Adolf Weidig (1867-1931)) Credo in Memoriam for String Quartet, Op.53	This is a beautiful, highly evocative and elgeic work making an excellent shorter program choice. Not at all hard to play
Karl Weigl (1881-1949) String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.20	1st rate, highly original, powerful work. Hailed by critics as an outstanding a captivating modern quartet.
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.
Kurt Weill (1900-1950) String Quartet No.2, Op.8	Not traditionally tonal nor atonal, an interesting work makes a strong impression & deserves concert performance.
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) Quintet in g minor for Clarinet, Strings & Piano, Op.50	The writing for this rarely heard combination is masterful. The blending of the 5 voices could not be better done..
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
Max von Weinzierl (1841-1898) Nachtstück for String Quartet or 4 Violas, Op.34	Music of the night, highly emotive with lovely melodies and excellent part-writing. Superb in both versions.
Julius Weismann (1879-1950) String Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.14	Combines the influences of Wagner, Schubert and Mendelssohn in a first rate late Romantic work suitable for both concert and home.
Julius Weismann (1879-1950) String Quartet No.10 in a minor, Op.133	A powerful, restless post-romantic but tonal work suitable for both concert and amateur players.
Julius Weismann (1879-1950) Phantastische Reigen for String Quartet, Op.50	A highly effective, haunting and mysterious tone poem based on the funeral poem Zwei Regen (2 Round Dances) influenced by Conrad Meyer
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.
Richard Wetz (1875-1935) String Quartet No.2 in e minor, Op.49	Powerful, dark, brooding, original, intersting--a masterwork are the terms which can be applied to this superb quartet.
Moritz Weyermann (1832-1888) String Quartet in d minor, Op.17	A very solid mid-romantic era quartet warmly recommended to amateurs as it is not at all hard to play
Jacques Widerkehr (1759-1823) String Quintet No.1 in C Major	An example of French musical tastes around the time of the Revolution. Not at all hard to play, good for amateurs
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) Serenade for Violin or Cello & Piano, Op.6	A lovely and charming salon piece that makes a very effective recital encore.
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) Serenade for Piano Trio from Op.6	A lovely short work full of charm. Makes a fine encore or interlude where a short work is required.
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) Soirs d'Alsace for Piano Trio, Op.52	Each of the four movements is subtitled expressing several moods. Lovely and evocative, the work can be used in place of a standard trio
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 Quartet in a minor, Op.66	Powerful, dramatic, exciting, these are the words that critics used to describe this superb work.
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.
Jozef Wieniawski (1837-1912) Cello Sonata in E Major, Op.26	A very lyrical and highly romantic work which takes ample advantage of the cello's singing qualities.
Jozef Wieniawski (1837-1912) Piano Trio in G Major, Op.40	Finely written for all three instruments. Lovely long-lined melodies. Very effective in performance.
Jozef Wieniawski (1837-1912) String Quartet in a minor, Op.32	It is surprising that this once popular quartet is forgotten. Appealing melodies, good part-writing & not difficult to play
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 (1834-1911) 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.
Nicolai von Wilm (1834-1911) String Sextet in b minor, Op.27	Beautiful written with good part-writing, no technical difficulties, it is good to play and to hear. A welcome addition to the sextet literature..
Nicolai von Wilm (1834-1911) String Nonet in a minor, Op.150	The only work of its kind, a first rate work which will do well in the concert hall but also give much pleasure to amateurs
Johan Wilhelm Wilms (11772-1847) Piano Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.22	Combines the elegance of Mozart with touches of the emerging Romantic movement. Good to play and hear.
Johan Wilhelm Wilms (11772-1847) String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.25 No.1	A well-written work from the late classical period which would make a good substitute for a Haydn on a program.
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) 3 Fantasy Pieces for Clarinet or Violin & Piano, Op.19	In the tradition of Schumann and Gade, these three wonderful mood pictures make a great recital choice.
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.
Per Winge (1858-1935) Piano Trio in F Major, Op.3	A youthful work, full of appealing melodies, not at all hard to play, good concert choice for amateurs.
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.
Alexander Winkler (1865-1935) String Quintet (2 Violas) in e minor, Op.11	An important addition to the late romantic repertoire. 1st rate and suitable for both the concert hall and amateurs.
Gerhard Winkler (1906-1977) Neapolitan Serenade for Piano Trio	An combination art song and trio made more popular in its various arrangements such this one for piano trio.
Max Joseph Winkler (1810-1884) String Quartet No.1 in D Major (1881)	Composed for and dedicated to one of Germany's leading string quartets, a tuneful work and not hard to play.
Peter von Winter (1754-1825) Quartet for Clarinet, Violin, Viola & Cello in E flat Major	A valuable addition to the repertoire from the Classical era. Appealing melodies, good to hear and fun to play.
Peter von Winter (1754-1825) Septet for Str Qt 2 Horns & Clarinet in E flat Major, Op.10	During his lifetime, he was considered a leading composer in Germany & Italy. His appealing Septet may have served as a model for Beethoven.
Peter von Winter (1754-1825) Octet for Vln, Vla, Vc, Fl, Cln, Bsn & 2 Horns in E flat Major	Dating from 1812 long before Schubert composed his, this fine work belongs in the concert hall as well as on the stands of amateurs.
Friedrich Witt (1770-1836) Septet in F Major for Strings and Winds	A very well crafted work in which the winds are really showcased and are given the lead much of the time.
Georg Hendrik Witte (143-1929) Piano Quartet in A Major, Op.5	This prize winning work combining appealing melodies with first rate part-writing. Belongs in the concert hall & on the stands of amateurs
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) Serenade for String Nonet in E flat Major	From 1893 while still at the Munich Conservatory, this very attractive work was immediately grabbed up by a publisher.
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.
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) Grand Duo for Cello and Piano in d minor	A masterpiece, the first work to treat the cello as an equal, thought to serve as the model for Beethoven's 1st sonata.
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) Piano Trio in D Major, Op.23 No.1	From the Viennese Classical era, an attractive work with better writing for the cello than Haydn & Mozart's trios. Fresh and original sounding
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) Piano Trio in E Major, Op.23 No.2	The second of this appealing set of three which appeared in 1803. Wolfl show though he learned from Mozart, his part writing is better.
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) Piano Trio in c minor, Op.23 No.3	Mozartean elegance with Haydnesque verve and like the others of the set, the part writing is better than the trios of either Haydn or Mozart
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op.4 No.1	From 1798, this very Viennese Classical quartet is the equal to Haydn whom he took as a model. Good part writing and not hard to play.
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) String Quartet No.3 in c minor, Op.4 No.3	Extraordinarily popular in its time and for good reason, appealing melodies, fun to play, straight forward with good parts for all.
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) String Quartet No.4 in C Major, Op.10 No.1	This quartet is shows what he learned from Haydn and Mozart. A concert choice as well as for amateurs
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) String Quartet No.7 in E flat Major, Op.30 No.1	Student of Michael Haydn and Wolfgang Mozart this fine quartet is on a par with the late Haydn quartets. Excellent fresh atlternative for the inevitable Haydn.
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) String Quartet No.8 in C Major, Op.30 No.2	From a 1st rate Viennese late Classical era composer. On a par with the late Haydn quartets. Good for concert & home.
Joseph Wölfl (1773-1812) String Quartet No.9 in D Major, Op.30 No.3	The last of this set from a 1st rate Viennese Classical era composer. On a par with the late Haydn quartets.
Friedrich Wollanck (1773-1812) String Quartet in G Major (1810)	A tuneful and appealing work of the sort his admirerCarl Maria von Weber might have written. Fund & easy to play
Charles Wood (1866-1926) String Quartet No.3 in a minor (1911)	In this quartet, Woods breaks from the English-Brahmsian school, infusing this energetic work with Irish folk melodies and rhythms
Felix Woyrsch (1860-1944) Piano Trio in e minor, Op.65	A post Brahmsian masterwork, full of appealing melodies, fine writing and many original touches. Excellent for concert or home.
Anton Wranitzky (1761-1820) String Quartet in G Major, Op.13 No.1	The first of a set dedicated to the same Prince Lobkowitz for whom Haydn had written quartets. Good choice for home or the concert hall.
Anton Wranitzky (1761-1820) String Quintet in g minor, Op.8 No.2	Historically important shows what Viennese Composers other than Mozart were doing with regard to quintets at the time. A good work.
Anton Wranitzky (1761-1820) String Quintet in E flat Major, Op.8 No.3	Appealing melodies make this a good choice where a substitute for a Mozart is sought. Good for the concert hall or home.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Trio No.1 in C Major, "Hoffmeister" (1787)	Composed just after Wranitzky arrived in Vienna and specifically targeted to the Viennese home music making market.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Trio in F Major, Op.3 No.1	Dating from the mid 1790's, his chamber works, after those of Mozart and Haydn were among the most sought after in Vienna.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Trio in G Major Op.3 No.3	The 3rd and most ambitious of this set. No Haydn trio ever treated the viola and cello as well as W. did in these trios.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Trio in E flat Major, Op.17 No.2	The 2nd of a popular set of string trios composed in Vienna in the 1790s. Good for concert & Home.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Trio in D Major, Op.17 No.5	The fifth of one of the more important sets of string trios composed in Vienna in the 1790s. An nice example of the Vienna Classical Style
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 B flat Major, Op.16 No.1	From the height of the mid-point of the Viennese Classics 1790. Fresh sounding & good alternative to Haydn or Mozart.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quartet in F Major, Op.16 No.4	After Haydn and Mozart the most important composer from the Vienna Classical era. Good for concert and home.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quartet in C Major, Op.16 No.5	The fifth of this set of string quartets which helped to establish his reputation in Vienna & the rest of Europe
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quartet in C Major Op.23 No.1 "King of Prussia"	The first of a set of six commissioned by the cello-playing King of Prussia. Like those of Mozart & Haydn, the cello is given many solos.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quartet in E flat Major Op.23 No.4 "King of Prussia"	The fourth of the set for the cello-playing King of Prussia. An unusual middle movement has an Adagio with a Minuet & Trio inside of it.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quartet in G Major 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.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.40 No.3	Typical work from the Vienna Classical by a friend and contemporary of Mozart & Haydn in an all new edition with cello false treble removed.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quintet in F Major, Op.29 No.1	Possibily written with the cello playing King of Prussia in mind with generous solos for the cello. A fine concertante Vienna Classical work.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quintet in C Major, Op.29 No.2	Haydn wrote no string quintets and after those of Mozart, Wranitzky's were by contemporaries considered the best of their kind.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quintet in g minor, Op.38 No.1	Full of excitement and fine melodies, Haydn would have been proud to have written such a quintet.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quintet in E flat Major, Op.38 No.2	Though sounding different from Mozart's quintets, it is fair to say that they are no less fine than his.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) String Quintet in B flat Major, Op.38 No.3	The third work from this once much beloved, often played and popular set or quintets. Good for concert or home.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) Sextet No.3 in E flat Major for Flute, Oboe & String Quartet	Dating from 1790 this work for a once popular ensemble is an appealing work typical of the Vienna Classical period.
Paul Wranitzky (1756-1808) Sextet No.6 in d minor for Flute, Oboe & String Quartet	A good concert choice with appealing melodies, not hard to play and should not be missed by amateurs.
Theo Ysaye (1865-1918)) Piano Quintet in b minor, Op.5	In the tradition of Cesar Franck with a touch of Impressionism. Unusual and very original
Sergei Yuferov (1865-1927) Piano Trio in c minor, Op.52	A highly original work with many unusal ideas, it deserves concert performance. (Not filled with Russian folk music.)
Amilcare Zanella (1873-1949) Piano Trio No. 1 in e minor, Op. 23	A very fine late Romantic era work by an active member of a performing piano trio. Good melodies & part-writing.
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.
Alexander Zarzycki (1834-1895) Romance for Violin and Piano, Op.16	Studied in Paris with Reber and Leipzig with Reinike, the lovely work combines French delicacy with German Romanticism
Alexander Zarzycki (1834-1895) Mazurka for Violin and Piano, Op.26	A lively typical Polish Mazurka, playful and bright, it makes an excellent shorter recital piece.
Erich Zeisl (1905-1959) String Quartet No.2 in d minor (1953)	This is a first rate modern still tonal string quartet, which audiences will much more than its atonal contempories.
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 Romantic era Polish piano trio which belongs in the repertoire but is well within the range of amateurs
Wladysław Żeleński (1837-1921) Piano Trio in E Major, Op.22	An adornment to the late romantic repertoire. Exquisite melodies, superb part-writing, a first rate work.
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) Piano Trio No.3 in c sharp minor, Op.46	A top notch late Romantic era work for either violin, viola & piano or violin, cello and piano. Excellent choice for conert.
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.
Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942) String Quartet No.2 (1915)	Zemlinsky eventually turned away from Brahms and late Romanticism. This riveting quartet is still tonal though not traditionally so.
Alexander Zemlinsky (1871-1942) String Quintet in d minor (2 Violas)	Composed between 1894-6, this superb, powerful and highly dramatic work is a real powerhouse in a post-Brahmsian, pre Schonberg idiom.
Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) Badner Park Polka for String Quartet	Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Ziehrer was Johann Jr.'s greatest rival. It celebrates a famous Viennese pleasure park
Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) D'Kernmad'ln Styrian Dances for String Quartet	Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Ziehrer was Johann Jr.'s greatest rival. In the tradition of the great Lanner's Styrian dances.
Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) Fächer Polonaise for String Quartet	Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Ziehrer was Johann Jr.'s greatest rival & this is the most famous polonaise of them all
Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) Loslassen Polka for String Quartet	Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of the most exciting and popular Viennese polkas ever written bar none.
Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) Penzing Polka for String Quartet	Part of our Vienna Dance Series. This Polka celebrates the Penzing district of Vienna which has the Vienna Woods
Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922) Ur-Wiener Polka for String Quartet	Part of our Vienna Dance Series. Ziehrer composed this to celebrate Vienna's fashionable upper crust.
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
Agnes Zimmermann (1847-1925) Cello Sonata in g minor, Op.17	A big romantic work inspired by Mendelssohn with fine writing. An excellent choice for the recital hall.
Agnes Zimmermann (1847-1925) Suite for Piano Trio, Op.19 (c.1875)	A charming blend of the Baroque but updated in the mid Romantic era style. No technical difficulties. Good in recital
Nikolaus Zmeskall (1759-1833) String Quartet in d minor (circa 1776)	A Hungarian flavored quartet by one of Beethoven's best friends and the dedicatee of the famous Duet for Two Eyeglasses.
Vasily Zolotarev (1872-1964) String Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.6	One of the last students of Rimsky Korsakov and a first rate member of the Russian Nationalist Belaiev School. First rate all the way.
Vasily Zolotarev (1872-1964) String Quintet (2 Cellos) in f minor, Op.19	A superb, late Russian Romantic masterwork. Outstanding writing for all voices. Not to be missed.

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