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A Quartet by Korsakov, Liadov, Borodin & Glazunov |
Presented to their patron M.P. Belaiev for his birthday with themes based on his name. Ingenious & attractive |
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Walter Rabl (1873-1940) Violin Sonata in D Major, Op.6 |
A fine late romantic era work which deserves to be heard in recital. |
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Walter Rabl (1873-1940) Eight Fantasy Pieces for Piano Trio, Op.2 |
Lovely and highly atmospheric works for in the grand tradition of Schumann. Not to be missed. |
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Walter Rabl (1873-1940) Quartet for Piano, Clarinet (or Vla), Vln & Vc |
Brahms awarded it a first prize in the 1896 Vienna Musicians competition. A charming & delightful work. |
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Piano Trio No.1 in g minor |
Subtitled "Élégiaque", this is a work full of passion and emotion in the typical Rachmaninov style. |
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Piano Trio No.2 in d minor, Op.9 |
Written in memory of Tchaikovsky and also subtitled "Élégiaque", it powerful, passionate & highly dramatic |
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) String Quartet No.1 (1889) |
A lovely, atmospheric Romance full of Rachmaninov's use of chromaticism & and a light & bright Scherzo |
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) String Quartet No.2 (1896) |
A melancholy and sad Allegro followed by a powerful and dramatic funeral march full of pathos |
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Romance for Violin & Piano, Op.6 No.1 |
A lovely work, highly romantic but not without a dramatic interlude. |
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Sergei Rachmaninov (1873-1943) Danse Hongrois for Violin & Piano, Op.6 No.2 |
A brilliant and exciting show piece of the sort for which Rachmaninov was famous. Superb writing for the violin |
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Robert Radecke (1830-1911) 3 Fantasy Pieces for Cello (or Violin) & Piano, Op.7 |
In the Schumannesque tradition, these three excellent character pieces would make a superb recital hall choice in either version. |
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Robert Radecke (1830-1911) Piano Trio No.2 in b minor, Op.33 |
A big work with appealing melodies, showing the influence of Schubert. Altmann says it will certainly find friends among amateurs |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.77 |
A brilliant fusion of his two masters, Mendelssohn and Liszt, with a highly original sound palette. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) String Quartet No.2 in A Major, Op.90 |
Praised by critics, with its beautiful melodies and original treatment in the Wagnerian tradition. |
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String Quartet No.3 in e minor, Op.136 |
The first of a set of three in which he breaks with the Wagnerites. A very effective Mendelssohnian work. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) String Quartet No.4 in a minor, Op.137 |
The 2d of a set of three in which he breaks with the New German School. Exciting with appealing melodies |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) String Qt No.6 "In the Ancient Style", Op.192 No.1 |
A masterwork of its type. An extraordinary combination of old forms within the romantic idiom. A stunning work |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) String Qt No.7 "The Maid of the Mill", Op.192 No.2 |
Based on Schubert's song cycle "The Maid of the Mill." Was one of the most performed qts for over 50 years. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) String Qt No.8 "Suite in Cannonic Form", Op.192 No.8 |
Hailed as a superb example of Raff's mastery of this form. An engaging Baroque Suite. Fun and easy to play. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) String Sextet in g minor, Op.178 |
Exciting and dramatic, but full of lovely melodys and fine part writing. Great addition to this small repertoire |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) String Octet in C Major, Op.176 |
One of the very best octets in the literature. Exciting and dramatic with tinges of Mendelssohn & Liszt. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Piano Trio No.1 in c minor, Op.102 |
Powerful, dramatic, full of wonderful melodies. A first rate work unjustly forgotten. Belongs in the concerthall |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Piano Trio No.2 in G Major, Op.112 |
One of the best of the 19th cent and a staple of the repertoire. A brilliant work brimming with melodies. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Piano Trio No.3 in a minor, Op.155 |
Recognized as a masterpiece at the time it was written, unquestionably deserves revival. Hear the sound-bites. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Piano Trio No.4 in D Major, Op.158 |
A vibrant, exiting work full of fresh, captivating ideas and deserving of concert performance. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Piano Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.202 No.1 |
Must be considered a major addition to the literature for piano quartet. Bright and buoyant with fine writing. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Piano Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.202 No.2 |
A towering, brooding work written on a big scale. Belongs to the first rank of the literature. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.107 |
Predates Brahms & Dvorak. Hailed by contemporary critics as one of the best chamber wks since Beethoven. |
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Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.107 |
Written toward the end of his career, this is a real 'Barn Burner' sure to bring audiences to their feet applauding. |
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Romance No.1 for Cello & Piano, Op.182 No.1 |
TAn absolutely gorgeous work which takes full advantage of the cello's singing qualities. Wonderful recital or encore choice. |
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Two Fantasy Pieces for Cello & Piano, Op.86 |
Two evocative works, together the length of a short sonata but either can be played separately also as a recital piece. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Cello Sonata in D Major, Op.183 |
A big mid romantic era work and from this period there was nothing comparable save the sonatas of Gernsheim & Brahms. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Violin Sonata No.1 in e minor, Op.73 |
A powerful, dramatic work in the Beethovian tradition but expressed in the language of the mid romantics. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Violin Sonata No.2 in A Major, Op.78 |
A masterpiece of the sonata literature. Written on so grand a scale it could easily have been a concerto |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Violin Sonata No.3 in D Major, Op.128 |
A big romantic work, meant as a concert pieces and well deserving to be played in recital. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Violin Sonata No.4 "Chromatic" in g minor, Op.129 |
A powerful and very original sounding sonata all in one movement. A real tour d'force for the recital hall. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Violin Sonata No.5 in c minor, Op.145 |
Another fine work which belongs in the front ranks of the romantic violin sonata literature. |
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Joachim Raff (1822-1882) Six Morceaux for Violin & Piano, Op.85 |
Six character pieces, each a little gem. The famous Cavatina is the third. |
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Jean Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) Premiere Concert for String Sextet |
His works for Harpsichord survive through this transcription and edition by Saint Saens. The first of six such works. Very effective. |
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Jean Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) Second Concert for String Sextet |
The intimacy and charm of the French baroque era is conjured up by this music. Fun to play and hear. |
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François Rasse (1873-1955) Piano Trio in b minor, Op.16 |
A fine example of late Franco-Belgian romanticism which like Saint Saen's music doesn't rely on impressionism |
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Emile Ratez (1851-1934) 12 Pičces Pittoresques for Viola & Piano, Op.8 |
Wonderfully evocative little gems which can be played together in place of a sonata or any one can serve as a fine encore. |
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Emile Ratez (1851-1934) Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op.48 |
A first rate work in the late French Romantic--not Impressionist--style. Written by violist, it makes an excellent recital choice. |
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Emile Ratez (1851-1934) String Trio in B flat Major, Op.34 |
A very interesting work which owes nothing to impressionism but had some very modern tendencies. |
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Georg Rauchenecker (1844-1906) String Quartet No.1 in c minor (1874 |
An enticing amalgam of Mendelssohnian and Wagnerian melody. Fresh and appealing. |
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Antonin Rázek (1852-1929) Six Comic Pieces for String Quartet |
Wonderfully conceived and executed, these are among the very best of this genre. You will be delighted and have fun as well. |
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Napoléon-Henri Reber (1807-1880) Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.12 |
An example of French musical tastes during the July Monarchy. Well written, good melodies and not too difficult. |
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Napoléon-Henri Reber (1807-1880) Piano Trio No.3 in g minor, Op.16 |
An appealing and highly exciting work once part of the standard repertoire. Deserving revival & concert performance, audience pleaser. |
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Napoléon-Henri Reber (1807-1880) Piano Trio No.4 in D Major, Op.25 |
Reber's trios became so popular that publishers demanded he create an alternate viola part in lieu of the cello. A fine work. |
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Napoléon-Henri Reber (1807-1880) Piano Trio No.5 in C Major, Op.30 |
Beautiful work an example of French musical tastes mid 19th century. Also has alternate viola part |
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Napoléon-Henri Reber (1807-1880) Piano Trio No.6 in E Major, Op.34 |
Late French romantic era. A link between Onslow & Saint Saens. Also for Viola part in lieu of cello |
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William Henry Reed (1875-1942) Legende for String Quartet (1923) |
Combines British pastoral music a la Vaughn Williams with more robust ideas a la Paul Dukas |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Clarinet Sonata No.1 in A flat Major, Op.49 No.1 |
A lovely work Inspired by Brahms' clarinet sonatas but in his own language. By turns full of high spirits & dreamy. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Clarinet Sonata No.2 in f# sharp minor, Op.49 No.2 |
Equally as fine as the First, but more melancholy with a reflective elegance. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Romanze in G Major for Violin & Piano (1902) |
This short work finds Reger in one of his more traditional and melodic moods |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Sonata in B flat for Clarinet or Violin & Piano, Op.107 |
Hailed as beautiful and deeply felt idyll by critics, this is one of Reger's most approachable works. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) String Trio No.1 in a minor, Op.77b |
One of the modern masterpieces for string trio. Cleverly mixes traditional & modern tonalities & harmonies. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) String Trio No.2 in d minor, Op.141 |
This one is another modern masterpiece for string trio. More concise, Reger's writing is beyond reproach. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) String Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op.54 No.1 |
Reger explores paths of post-Brahmsian tonalities in this powerful, exciting and highly original work. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) String Sextet in F Major, Op.118 |
A highly important, groundbreaking work. Modern, yet within traditional tonal framework. Brilliantly conceived |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Clarinet Quintet in A Major, Op.146 |
One of the finest of its type. Reger's tribute to Brahms. Not to be missed, an early 20th century gem. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Trio for Violin, Viola & Piano in b minor, Op.2 |
From his early period and inspired by Brahms, here is a first class, very appealing late romantic work. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Piano Trio in e minor, Op.102 |
A massive, highly original work which belongs in the front rank of 20th century piano trios. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Piano Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.113 |
A tonally pioneering work in which Reger rejects atonality. A highly original modern masterpiece. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Piano Quartet No.2 in a minor, Op.133 |
Rejecting atonality, Reger set himself the task of imaging the path Brahms might have taken had he lived longer. First rate. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Piano Quintet No.1 in c minor (1898) |
An early work showing the influence of Brahms and the late Romantic era. Worthy of concert performance. |
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Max Reger (1873-1916) Piano Quintet No.2 in c minor, Op.64 |
Written 4 years after the first, Reger builds on his goal of finding a new path. An intriguing & compelling work. |
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Trio in E flat Major for 3 Cellos |
A big work with fine writing for all three parts combines Viennese classicixm with certain Italian elements. |
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Anton Reicha (1770-1836) Piano Trio No.1 in C Major, Op.47 |
An impressive work with appealing melodies, drama and excitement. Excellent part-writing for all. |
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Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.101 No.1 |
His melodies have all of the appeal of Mozart's but his conception of the piano trio and part writing are like those of Beethoven's. |
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Anton Reicha (1770-1836) Piano Trio No.3 in d minor, Op.101 No.2 |
Original & fresh, Beethoven's only contemporary, who like him, treated the strings as equals to the piano. |
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Piano Trio No.4 in C Major, Op.101 No.3 |
The third of this impressive set of piano trios dating from 1824 with all of the qualities of the first two. |
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Anton Reicha (1770-1836) La Pantomime for String Quartet (1806) |
An original fantasia in which the music alone is meant to portray a tale. Good for concert & homeo. |
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Quatuor Scientifique (1806) |
He experiments with tonality, creating a new style of baroque forms and fugues. Nothing like it the literature |
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String Quartet in c minor, Op.49 No.1 |
His response to his friend Beethoven's Op.18 No.4. Very different though & ahead of its time. |
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Anton Reicha (1770-1836) String Quartet in E Major, 95 No.1 |
Very different from his earlier quartets. An example of post Napoleonic Parisian taste in chamber music. |
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Anton Reicha (1770-1836) String Quintet (2 Violas) in F Major, Op.92 No.1 |
For the time, this work is as extraordinary and original as were Beethoven's Late Quartets. Highly original |
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Johann Friedrich Reichardt (1752-1814) String Trio in B flat Major, Op.1 No.3 |
An example of the Mannheim compositional tradition as filtered through the Berlin style of Frederick the Great's court. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Violin Sonata in e minor, Op.116 |
In the Schumannesque tradition with excellent writing and appealing melodies. Would do well in recital. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Three Fantasy Pieces for Viola & Piano, Op.43 |
Schmannesque & Mendelssohnian romantic character pieces. Fine writing, suitable for recital. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Sonata No.1 for Cello (or Violin) & Piano in a, Op.42 |
One of the best of the romantic era sonatas, the equal of the Mendelssohns |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Sonata No.2 for Cello & Piano in D Major, Op.89 |
First rate all the way. By turns dark and brooding, then joyful. A highly effective repertoire work. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Sonata No.3 for Cello & Piano in G Major, Op.238 |
Dedicated to the memory of Brahms. Hailed by critics as one of the finest late romantic cello sonatas. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Three Pieces for Cello & Piano, Op.146 |
Lovely, romantic character pieces a la Schumann which belong in the recital hall. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Introduction & Allegro for Clarinet & Piano, Op.256 |
Composed for the same player, Richard Mühlfield, for which Brahms had written his sonata. A beautiful work of the first order |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) String Trio in c minor, Op.249 |
Probably the greatest late-romantic string trio ever written. Rich & densely scored, it often sounds like four. |
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Piano Trio No.1 in D Major, Op.38 |
If upon hearing this trio you were told it was by Mendelssohn, you would believe it.r. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Serenade No.1 in C Major for Piano Trio, Op.126 No.1 |
One hears echoes of his mentor Schumann in these tuneful works which present no technical difficulties. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Serenade No.2 in a minor for Piano Trio, Op.126 No.2 |
Here and there are echoes of his famous teacher Felix Mendelssohn. Another very appealing work. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Three Light Piano Trios, Op.159 |
Lovely Schmannesque works, good part-writing, easy to play, make fine recital works, especially for amatuers |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Trio in a minor for Oboe (Vln), Hn (Vc) & Piano, Op.188 |
The Chamber Music Journal calls it "masterly" and "first rate in every way". Not to be missed! |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Trio in D Major for Clarinet, Viola & Piano, Op.264 |
An outstanding work for this combination. Late romantic work with fine part writing. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Trio in Bb Major for Cln (Vln), Hn (Vla) & Piano, Op.274 |
Superb post-Brahmsian, late romantic masterpiece. Can be played in 4 combinations-very effective in each |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.16 |
A well-written appealing work showing the influence of his mentorsMendelssohn & Schumann. Full of youthful vigor. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op.30 |
A very well-written work in the tradition of of his mentor Schumann. Full of excitement and tuneful melodies. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) String Quartet No.3 in C Major, Op.132 |
From his middle period (1874), this appealing work builds on the influence of Mendelssohn but also shows developing trends. |
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String Quartet No.4 in D Major, Op.211 |
Echoes of Schumann and Brahms in this appealing work well suited for amateur players. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) String Quartet No.5 in g minor, Op.287 |
Composed in the year of his death, it is hard to believe that this powerful and brooding work was composed by an 85 year old. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Serenade in g minor for String Nonet, Op.242 |
At the age of 74, when most composers were done writing works, Reinecke was producing outstanding music, this is an example. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Piano Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.34 |
A Schmannesque work highly praised by Altmann and recommended for concert performance & amateurs. |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Piano Quartet No.2 in D Major, Op.272 |
Intended as "lighter" piano quartet, it is nonetheless a concert work. Concisely excuted without an extra note |
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Carl Reinecke (1824-1910) Piano Quintet in A Major, Op.83 |
A first rate work which can hold its own with the Schumann. Will be enjoyed by amateurs & pros alike. |
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Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859) Piano Trio No.1 in d minor, Op.25 |
Speaking of Reissiger's gift for melody, as one critic put it, seldom equaled and never best. A gorgeous work in every respect. |
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Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859) Piano Trio No.7 in E Major, Op.85 |
Combines elements of Schubert & Beethoven. Great part-writing, lovely melodies, fun to play. |
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Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859) Piano Trio No.15 in G Major, Op.164 |
A superb early romantic piano trio. Beautiful melodies, fine part-writing. A sure audience pleaser. |
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Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859) Piano Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.70 |
Full of beautiful melodies and good part-writings. Audiences will love it as will amateurs who play it. |
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Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859) String Quartet No.1 in A Major, Op.111 No.1 |
The first of a set of three which sold out withint weeks of publication. Good for concert as well as home. |
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Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859) String Quartet No.2 in b minor, Op.111 No.2 |
Schumann praised it for the appealing melodies and noted it was in the tradition of Mozart, Spohr & Onslow. |
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Carl Gottlieb Reissiger (1798-1859) String Quartet No.4 in f minor, Op.155 |
A mid Romanic era gem by on of Schubert and Beethoven's contemporaries. Highly praised by Altmann |
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Fernando Remacha (1898-1984) Quartet for Piano and Strings (1933) |
A hihgly original piano quartet which combines avant-garde elements with traditional melodic material |
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Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Cinque Pezzi (Five Pieces) for Violin & Piano (1906) |
The 1st set (see below) was so popular that he was inspired to write a second set equally as effective. |
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Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Sei Pezzi (Six Pieces) for Violin & Piano (1902) |
Each strikes a different mood. Wonderfully expressive. Perfect for the recital hall. |
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Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Violin Sonata in b minor (1917) |
Italian lyricism is crossed with newer tonalities and striking rhythmic effects to create an original work. |
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Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) Ancient Airs & Dances Suite No.3 for Str Qt or Qnt |
Few know that Respighi also intended it to be played by either a string quartet or string quintet. |
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Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) String Quartet in D Major (1907) |
The seeds of Respighi's later style can be found here. Italian in conception and highly romantic. |
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Amadee Reuchsel (1875-1931) Sextet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon & Piano |
A work which contributed to Reuchsel winning the 1908 Chartier Prize for Chamber Music. Easy & Fun to play. |
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Maurice Reuchsel (1880-1968) String Trio in g minor (1910) |
An important and original sounding trio from the late French romantic. Good part-writing, fine program choice |
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Prince Heinrich XXIV Reuss (1855-1910) Trio for Violin, Viola & Piano in A Major, Op.25 |
BCalled the Trio Brahms never got around to writing, this beautiful and grateful to play work belongs in concert and the stands of amateurs. |
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Prince Heinrich XXIV Reuss (1855-1910) String Quartet No.4 in g minor, Op.23 No.1 |
Brahmsian mid-late romantic era work, well-written and staight forward to play. |
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Prince Heinrich XXIV Reuss (1855-1910) String Quintet Quartet No.5 in E flat Major, Op.23 No.2 |
Excellent mid-late Romantic era work. Very well-written and not techically difficult. Good for concert or home. |
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Prince Heinrich XXIV Reuss (1855-1910) String Quintet (2 Violas) in F Major, Op.4 |
A 1st rate work, fine part-writing, appealing melodies, tinges of Brahms, Mendelssohn & Hungarian folk music |
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Prince Heinrich XXIV Reuss (1855-1910) String Sextet No.2 in b minor, Op.17 |
A Masterpiece belonging in the very front rank of sextets. Hailed by critics as the equal of the Brahms sextets. Not even diffiuclt to play. |
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Emil von Reznicek (1860-1945) String Quartet No.1 in c minor (1883) |
A fiery and exciting work. Impressive in performance and fun to play. |
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Emil von Reznicek (1860-1945) String Quartet No.2 in c# minor (1921) |
A brilliant early modern work combining the last of Romanticism with adventurous tonalites and ideas. |
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Emil von Reznicek (1860-1945) String Quartet No.3 in d minor (1922) |
Highly recommended for both concerthall and home, Updated Schubertian melody with gypsie episodes. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Cello Sonata in C Major, Op.92 |
A big full-blooded mid-late (1875) Romantic work. Belongs in the repertoire. A must for cellists. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Violin Sonata No.1 in E flat Major, Op.77 |
Once a staple of the recital literature, it deserves to return. A gorgeous, highly appealing and effective work |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Violin Sonata No.2 in e minor, Op.105 |
Another big Romantic work which would do well in the recital hall. Good melodies and fine part writing. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Trio No.1 in d minor, Op.34 |
Full of fire and youthful energy complete with an alla ongarese finale featuring gypsy melodies. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Trio No.2 in A Major, Op.112 |
An very fine work which deserves revival. Gorgeous melodies with excellent part-writing. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Trio No.3 in B flat Major, Op.121 |
Hailed by the critics as a first rate work. It would do well in the concert hall as well as with amateur trios. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Trio No.4 in F Major, Op.191 |
Once part of the repertoire. Unjustly forgotten after WWI, Of the highest caliber belongs in concert hall. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.38 |
An acknowledged masterpiece of the literature. Wonderful to play, original, tuneful and effective. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Piano Quintet in C Major, Op.114 |
Worthy of taking a place alongside the piano quintets of Brahms & Dvorak. A first class work. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Theme & Variations for String Quartet, Op.93 |
Universally considered the finest set of variations for string quartet and a masterpiece not to be missed. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) String Quartet No.1 in c minor, Op.89 |
Highly original. Exotic because of the unusual rhythms which dominate the music. First rate and fresh. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op.147 |
A first rate work with a huge fugue as fine, if not finer than Beethoven's Grosse Fuga. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) String Quintet (2 Violas) in a minor, Op.82 |
Unqualified masterpiece. As fine as any romantic period work for string quintet. Hear the sound-bites. |
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Joseph Rheinberger (1839-1901) Nonet for Winds & Strings in A Major, Op.139 |
One of the very best works every written for this combination. Fine part-writing and appealing melodies. |
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Franz Xaver Richter (1709-1789) String Quartet in C Major, Op.5 No.1 |
Historically important work in which composer shows how to give the lower voices interesting parts. |
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Franz Xaver Richter (1709-1789) String Quartet in B flat Major, Op.5 No.2 |
The second of this historically important set in which all of the voices are treated equally. A fine work. |
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Franz Xaver Richter (1709-1789) String Quartet in A Major, Op.5 No.3 |
The third of this ground breaking set in which the composer treats the voices as equals. |
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Giulio Ricordi (1840-1912) Piano Trio in A Major (1903) |
A powerful and tuneful work from the famous music publisher who unfortunately had little time to compose |
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Hugo Riemann (1849-1919) String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.26 |
A fine mid Romantic era quartet from perhaps the most important music theorists & musicologists who ever lived. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) String Trio No.1 in E flat Major, WoO 70 No.1 |
Composed at a time when Ries was studying with Beethoven & Albrechtsberger (1804) showing the influence of Haydn |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) String Quartet No.11 in E flat Major, WoO.10 |
Composed several years before his String Qt No.1, while still studying with Beethoven, it shows the influence of B's Op.18 |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) String Quartet No.1 (No.12) in F Major, Op.70 No.1 |
This work shows off the first violinist, besides being a virtuoso pianist, Ries was also an excellent violinist. Many original touches. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) String Quartet No.2 (No.13) in G Major, Op.70 No.2 |
An appealing work, with good part writing for all, appealing melodies and a very exciting finale. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) String Quartet No.7 (No.18) in a minor, Op.150 No.1 |
Ries' quartets, as this one clearly shows, deserve concert performance and will appeal to amateurs. A fine work |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) String Quartet No.8 (No.19) in c minor, Op.150 No.2 |
Beethovian, powerful and dramatic. This is a first rate work which would do well in the concert hall and deserves presentation |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) String Quintet (2 Violas) No.2 in d minor, Op.68 |
A fine work, well-written with good part-writing, fetching melodic material and much excitement. Good for both concert and home. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Trio in B flat for Clarinet or Violin, Cello & Piano, Op.28 |
A fine, late classical-early romantic work written in the style of early Beethoven. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Trio in E flat for Flute, Cello & Piano, Op.63 |
Elegant and charming, a work designed to entertain the upper classes of England. Fun to play and hear. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Piano Trio No.1 in E flat Major, Op.2 |
The equal of the late Mozart and early Beethoven piano trios, this work belongs in the concert hall and is also good for amateurs |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Piano Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.13 |
If you did not know this work & someone told you that Beethoven had written it, you would believe them. Good for concert & home. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Piano Quartet No.2 in E flat Major, Op.17 |
A Beethovian work that combines the style of the Vienna classics with the fiery passion of early romanticism |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Piano Quartet No.3 in e minor, Op.129 |
Dating from 1820, this is as fine a piano quartet as you will find from the early Romantic period. Good for the concert hall & home. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Quintet for Piano, Vln, Vla, Cello & Bass, Op.74 |
Here is another piano quintet with the rare Schubert "Trout" instrumentation for your consideration. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Sextet for Piano, 2Vlns, Vla, Cello & Bass, Op.100 |
Requires an accomplished pianist but this is a sure concert hall hit. Variaitons on The Last Rose of Summer |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Flute Quartet No.1 in C Major |
What makes this work one of the best of its kind is that Ries treatment of the strings which is better than most from this era. |
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Ferdinand Ries (1784-1838) Flute Quartet No.4 in d minor |
One of the best works from this period (1826) for this ensemble. Attractive melodies, original touches, and good part writing |
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Franz Ries (1846-1932) String Quartet No.1 in d minor, Op.5 |
Appealing melodies and good part-writing from a composer who was himself the leader of a string quartet |
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Franz Ries (1846-1932) String Quintet (2 Violas) in c minor, Op.28 |
A first rate work by the grandson of Ferdinand and a fine composer in his own right. Good for concert or home, |
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Hubert Ries (1784-1838) Trio for 2 Violins & Cello in C Major, Op.24 No.1 |
A very well written mid-romantic era, Schumannesque work by the brother of Ferdinand & father of Franz. |
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Hubert Ries (1784-1838) Trio for 2 Violins & Cello in G Major, Op.24 No.2 |
Another serviceable romantic era trio for 2 violins & cello, Effectively written for all three voices. |
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Hubert Ries (1784-1838) Trio for 2 Violins & Cello in g minor, Op.25 No.1 |
A lovely work in the mid-romantic style of early Schumann and Mendelssohn. |
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Piano Trio in c minor (1897) |
One of the very best piano trios from the late Russian romantic period. A big, beautiful highly effective work. |
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) String Quartet No.1 in F Major |
From the master's early period. Well put together. An appealing work easy to play and good part writing. |
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) In the Monastery for String Quartet |
The 4th movement from his unpublished 2nd String Quartet. Based on Russian Orthodox Church song. |
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) String Sextet in A Major |
A light-hearted, youthful work, full of gaiety, which is fun to play. |
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Quintet in Bb Major for Pno, Fl, Cln, Hn & Bsn |
Elegant & light with really attractive melodies. This work should be on the list of all Piano & Wind quintets. |
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Georg Wenzel Ritter (1748-1808) Quartet No.5 in G Major for Bsn, Vln, Vla & Vc |
The fifth of a set of sixs which was designed to show off the bassoonist's skills. Mozart was influenced by them. |
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Josef Rixner (1902-1973) Spanischer Marsch for Piano Trio |
From the golden era of salon music a wonderful choice for an encore |
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Pierre Rode (1774-1830) String Quartet No.4 in G Major, Op.18 |
With appealing melodies and easy to play, Rode intended this work for home music making. Good for amateurs and students. |
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Clara Kathleen Rogers (1844-1931) Violin Sonata in d minor, Op.25 |
Had this sonata had been written by a known composer, it would have entered the repertoire. A very fine work. |
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Alexis Roland-Manuel (1891-1966) Trio for Violin, Viola and Cello (1922) |
A first rate and rare example of a string trio from the late Imperssionist period. Good for concert and home. |
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Alessandro Rolla (1757-1841) String Trio in G Major, BI 347 |
An excellent example of the late 18th century Italian concertante styles. Each instrument receives solos |
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Alessandro Rolla (1757-1841) String Trio in B flat Major, BI 351 |
A concertante trio a la Paganini. Lovely melodies with many fine solos for each voice. |
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Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) Piano Quartet in d minor, Op.19 |
Haydn wrote no piano quartets, so it could be jokingly said his friend Romberg wrote one for him. |
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Andreas Romberg (1767-1821) String Quartet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.1 No.1 |
The prestigious Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung wrote it could stand comparison to those qts of Haydn & Mozart |
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Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) Cello Sonata No.1 in e minor, Op.38 No.1 |
This lovely sonata by one of the leading celiists of the early 19th century was the inspiration for Brahms sonata |
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Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) Cello Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.38 No.2 |
This sonata combines singing lyricism with several virtuosic opportunities for the cellist to shine. |
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Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) Cello Sonata No.3 in B flat Major, Op.38 No.3 |
A lovely work which takes full advantage of the cello's singing qualities with a true Polonaise for a finale. |
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Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) Cello Sonata No.4 in B flat Major, Op.43 No.1 |
A lyrical work which makes only very modest technical demands. Good recital choice for intermediate cellist. |
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Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) Cello Sonata No.5 in C Major, Op.43 No.2 |
Lyricism and some moderate virtuosity combine to make an excellent choice for recital |
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Bernhard Romberg (1767-1841) Cello Sonata No.6 in G Major, Op.43 No.3 |
Two appealing outer movements sandwich one of the most beautiful early romantic andantes ever written. |
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Engelbert Röntgen (1829-1897) String Trio on Ashkenazic Themes |
Highly emotive, evocative and effective trio. Well written for all three voices. A superb pick for the concert hall. |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) Cello Sonata No.2 in a minor, Op.41 |
A must for the recital hall. First rate late Romantic work wonderfully written for both the cello & piano. |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) Cello Sonata No.5 in b minor, Op.56 |
Powerful and passionate late romantic (1907) era work sure to make a strong impression in the recital hall. |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) String Trio No.1 in D Major, Op.76 |
Combines modern tonalities with baroque and old-fashion structure to achieve an unusual effect. |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) String Trio No.2 in a minor "Dvorak" (1918) |
Superb work, makes great concert program selection but also suitable for amateurs--World Premiere Edition |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) String Trio No.3 in e minor (1919) |
A bright and pleasant work both to play and to hear. Good for concert and for home--World Premiere Edition |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) String Trio No.4 in D Major "Walzer Suite" (1919) |
A set of six short dance episodes considing of updated, lovely waltzes and ländlers--World Premiere Edition |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) String Trio No.6 in f# minor (1920) |
Another 1st rate work for the concert hall. By turns full of pathos and excitement--World Premiere Edition |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) String Trio No.7 in G Major (1920) |
Predates No.1 and was intended for a concert before local audiences. Appealing melodies & fine part writing. |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) String Trio No.16 in c# minor (1930) |
His last string trio, written at age 75. Yet still masterful, wonderfully written & full of original ideas, very fine--World Premiere Edition |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) String Quartet in a minor (1874/1885) |
A highly appealing mid/late Romantic era work from a young composer who was under the influence of Brahms & Schumann |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) Wind Trio in G Major, Op.86 |
Written in a neo-classical style, the trio is perfectly balanced and makes a wonderful concert work. |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) Serenade for Winds (Fl, Ob, Cln, 2Hn & 2Bsn), Op.14 |
Brahms attended a performance & was so impresssed with this work, that he borrowed a theme for his own serenade. |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) Piano Trio No.2 in B flat Major |
A superb Romantic era work, first class all the way. Great part writing and melodies. A must for concert and home. |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) Piano Trio No.6 in c minor, Op.50 |
1904 Concours International de Music prize winner. Hailed as a masterwork by The Chamber Music Journal |
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Julius Röntgen (1855-1932) Piano Quintet No.2 in a minor, Op.100 |
A late romantic work, dark but lyrical, with appealing melodies and good part writing. Not difficult technically, good for concert or home |
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Joseph-Guy Ropartz (1864-1955) Cello Sonata No.2 in a minor (1919) |
A late romantic work which does not really draw on French impressionism. Quite effective. |
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Joseph-Guy Ropartz (1864-1955) Violin Sonata No.2 in E Major (1917) |
The music of the composer's native Brittany permeates this emotive work. Interesting and engaging. |
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Joseph-Guy Ropartz (1864-1955) Piano Trio in a minor (1918) |
A highly individualistic work. Intricate and dense writing builds on the models of Debussy & Franck. |
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Joseph-Guy Ropartz (1864-1955) String Quartet No.1 in g minor (1893) |
Combines Breton folk melody with the chromaticism of Cesar Franck to achieve fresh and original effects. |
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Jakob Rosenhain (1813-1894) String Quartet No.3 in d minor, Op.65 |
A well-written mid-romantic era work, by turns exciting, dramatic. Good part-writing for all. |
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Jakob Rosenhain (1813-1894) Am Abend, A Tone Poem for String Qt or Quintet, Op.99 |
A highly effective, emotive short work which tells the story of a young man who has planned a secret meeting with his lover. |
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Nikolai Roslavets (1881-1944) Piano Trio No.3 (1925) |
His best know piano trio. Here he eschews the outbursts of violence for a calm lyricism. |
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Nikolai Roslavets (1881-1944) String Quartet No.1 (1913) |
From one of the 1st if not the 1st Russian modernist. An astounding work well ahead of its time (1913) |
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Solomon Rosowsky (1878-1962) Fantastic Dance for Piano Trio, Op.6 |
Based on a Russian-Jewish folk melody, this is a highly effective and evocative free form work of medium length. |
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Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) Une Larme for Violoncello and Piano |
First writing for both instruments. Operatic, exciting. lyrical. All you could want in a recital showpiece. |
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Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) 3 Quartets for Flute, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon |
A new addition of the famous arrangement of his string sonatas, done shortly after the originals were published |
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Albert Roussel (1869-1937) Divertissement for Wind Quintet and Piano, Op.6 |
Well ahead of its time (1905), this charming work already shows the signs of neo-classicism. Good for concert |
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Márk Rózsavölgy (1789-1848) Serkentó, A Hungarian Csárdás for String Quartet |
A true encore piece from the most important Hungarian composer of the 19th century. |
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Márk Rózsavölgy (1789-1848) Elsö Magyar Társas Táncz 6 Ballroom Dances for Str Qt |
Part of our Dance Series. These charming dances were intended to compete with those of Strauss & Lanner |
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Cello Sonata in a minor, Op.10 |
An interesting blend of late Romanticism and the newly emerging modernism. Fine writing for both instruments. |
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Ludomir Różycki (1883-1953) Rhapsodie for Piano Trio, Op.33 (1913) |
Powerful very late Romantic era work combining traditional tonality with the beginnings of modern trends |
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Ludomir Różycki (1883-1953) Piano Quintet in c minor, Op.35 |
Superb neo-romantic work which definitely belongs in the concert repertoire. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Cello Sonata No.1 in D Major, Op.18 |
Influenced by Mendelssohn but certainly the equal of those sonatas. Lovely melodies and convincing writing. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Cello Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.39 |
By turns lyrical, impassioned and dramatic. Fine writing and good melodies. A good recital choice. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Viola Sonata in f minor, Op.49 |
Lush and lyrical, taking full advantage of the violas timbre and singing quality. A great addition to the repertoire. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Violin Sonata No.1 in G Major, Op.13 |
Rubinstein's First Violin Sonata is a showcase for both the violinist & the pianist. A first rate recital work. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Violin Sonata No.2 in a minor, Op.19 |
Dedicated to the Belgian violin virtuoso Henri Viexutemps, this youthful work is full of passion and energy. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Violin Sonata No.3 in b minor, Op.98 |
A big powerful work full of excitement and drama. An excellent candidate for the recital hall. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Violin Sonata No.4 in D Major, Op.18b |
Dating from the early 1850's, this is an engaging Mendelssohnian work. Appealing melodies |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Piano Trio No.1 in F Major, Op.15 No.1 |
A fine work, very effective, with attractive melodies, excellent part writing, it would be a success in concert. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Piano Trio No.2 in G Major, Op.15 No.2 |
Highly praised by critics who argue it should be in the repertoire. Beautiful melodies and good part writing. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Piano Trio No.3 in B flat Major, Op.52 |
Triumphed at its premiere & for half a century held a place in the standard repertoire. Heroic and lyrical. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Piano Trio No.4 in A Major, Op.85 |
This is an outstanding work exciting and compelling from start to finish. Many very original ideas. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Piano Trio No.5 in c minor, Op.108 |
A big work, dramatic and powerful in conception which is sure to impress in the concert hall |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Piano Quartet in C Major, Op.66 |
One of Rubinstein's most popular works. And was in the standard repertoire up until the First World War. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.99 |
A massive, dramatic work with many unusual ideas which makes a powerful impression. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) Quintet for Piano and Winds in F Major, Op.55 |
A 1st class, big work for flute, clarinet, horn, bassoon & Piano. Superb part writing, excellent melodic material. Not to be missed. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.17 No.1 |
Shows the influence of his heroes, Mendelssohnand Schumann but it is not imitative. One of the composer's best early works. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) String Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.17 No.2 |
By turns lyrical and highly dramatic. Full of fresh ideas and appealing melodies. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) String Quartet No.3 F Major, Op.17 No.3 |
Like the others in this set, the music has fetching themes and good part-writing for all. Good for concert performance or home. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) String Quartet No.4 in G Major, Op.47 No.1 |
The 1st of a set of three in which introduces Russian folk melodies. A fine work, deserves concert performance but good for home too |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) String Quartet No.5 in B flat Major, Op.47 No.2 |
The 2nd of this set with fetching melodies, original ideas, good part writing and rustic Russian folk dance melodies. |
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Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) String Quartet No.6 in d minor, Op.47 No.3 |
The last this set combines echoes of Mendelssohn with rustic Russian folk dance melodies. Several original touches |
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Rudolf Archduke of Austria (11788-1831) Trio for Clarinet, Cello & Piano in E flat Major (1814) |
Student, friend and patron of Beethoven, this trio is a valuable addition to the repertoire of clarinet trios from the classical era. |
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Rudolf Archduke of Austria (11788-1831) Septet for Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon |
Composed shortly before Rudolf's death (1830), it was clearly inspired by Beethoven's famous septet. |
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Ernst Rudorff (1840-1918) String Sextet in A Major, Op.5 |
A beautiful and tuneful work, good parts for each instrument, good for the concert hall as well as amateurs |
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Adolf Ruthardt (1849-1934) Trio for Oboe, Viola and Piano, Op.34 |
A lovely and engaging late romantic work with appealing melodies and very good part-writing |
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Joseph Ryelandt (1849-1934) Piano Quintet in a minor, Op.32 |
A 1st rate work from start to finish with good part writing & appealing melodies. Good for concert & home |