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Josef Labor (1842-1924) Cello Sonata in A Major, Op.7 |
This is a first rate very appealing, late Romantic era cello sonata which makes an excellent recital work. |
Josef Labor (1842-1924) Violin Sonata in d minor, Op.5 |
Another appealing, late Romantic era work which should interest violinists as it makes a nice recital choice. |
Josef Labor (1842-1924) Piano Quartet in C Major, Op.6 |
Rich textures and appealing melodies make this a first rate late Romantic era piano quartet. Good for concert or home. |
Josef Labor (1842-1924) Quintet in e minor for Pno, Vln, Vla, Vc & Kb, Op.3 |
A late Romantic era Masterwork. As good as anything written for a quintet with the Trout instrumentation. |
Josef Labor (1842-1924) Quintet in D Major for Pno, Cln, Vln, Vla & Vc, Op.11 |
Marvelous melodies and sonorities for this unusual combination. Great part-writing. 1st rate all the way. |
Franz Lachner (1803-1890) String Quartet No.1 in b minor, Op.75 |
A fine early-mid Romantic work with tinges of Schubert and Mendelssohn. Good to play and hear. |
Franz Lachner (1803-1890) String Quartet No.2 in A Major, Op.76 |
This lovely and appealing work is like having another quartet by Schubert to play. Recommended for concert and home performance |
Franz Lachner (1803-1890) String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major |
Composed right after No.2, it harks back to early Romantic era of the 1820s. Beautiful melodies good for concert |
Franz Lachner (1803-1890) String Quartet No.6 in e minor, Op.173 |
A beautiful mid Romantic work which is a Beethovian-Schubertian synthesis. Appealing melodies & part writing |
Franz Lachner (1803-1890) String Quintet (2 Cellos) in c minor, Op.121 |
An exciting, dramatic first rate work. Not to be missed by amateurs or pros. Sure to triumph in the concert hall. |
Franz Lachner (1803-1890) Piano Quintet No.2 in a minor, Op.145 |
A lovely work anchored in the early romantic era with fine part writing and attractive melodies. |
Franz Lachner (1803-1890) Wind Octet in B flat Major, Op.156 |
A stellar work in the early romantic idiom full of beautiful melodies and with excellent part-writing. |
Franz Lachner (1803-1890) Nonet in F Major for Wind Quintet, String Trio & Bass |
Influenced by Beethoven's Septet and to a lesser extent Schubert's Octet, with appealing melodies and good part writing for all. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.1 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in B flat Major, Op.37 |
The 1st of Lachner's marvelous trios for this combination. Superb Schubertian melodies, Lovely, dramtic & exciting. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.2 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in G Major, Op.45 |
A wonderful work for the concert hall. Perfect in every way recalling Beethoven and Schubert. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.3 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in D Major, Op.58 |
A lovely, first rate work for this rare combination. Early romantic reminiscent of Schubert. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.4 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in d minor, Op.89 |
One of the best works available for this ensemble. Melodic & exciting with great part-writing. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.5 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in Eb Major, Op.102 |
Another welcome addition for this ensemble. Melodic, lyrical and romantic. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Piano Trio No.6 (Vln, Vla & Pno) in C Major, Op.103 |
The last of Lachner's wonderful set of trios for this combination. Also with fine melodies & good part writing |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Die gute alte Zeit for 2 Violins & Cello, Op.77 |
A gentle parody, in the tradition of Mozart's A Musical Joke, poking fun at the Baroque style of playing. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.43 |
This very effective and exciting work, full of beautiful melodies is like having another Schubert quartet. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.2 in G Major, Op.51 |
You could be forgiven if you guessed that Haydn at written this charming work full of appealing melodies. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.3 in C Major, Op.54 |
A combination of Schubertesque melodies with early Beethoven energy. A treat for audiences & players alike. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.4 in G Major, Op.74 |
Vienna Classics though filtered through the prism of early romanticism with lovely melodies great for amateurs. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.5 in G Major, Op.104 |
Lovely melodies, light-hearted and full of good spirits with charming melodies harking back to the Vienna Classics |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.6 in a minor, Op.105 |
Full of Schubertian inspiration and beautiful melodies. Great to hear and plays with ease |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) String Quartet No.7 (Op. Post.) in B flat Major |
Echoes of Mozart and Haydn fill its pages. A good program alternative for either of those two. |
Ignaz Lachner (1807-1895) Quartet for 4 Violins in G Major, Op.107 |
One of the finest works of its type in the footsteps of Schubert and Mendelssohn. Good part writing for all with lovely melodies |
Paul Lacombe (1837-1927) Dialogue Sentimental for Flute/Violin, Bassoon/Cello & Piano |
A short light hearted impressionist work which can be played in any of 4 combinations. Good shorter work or encore choice. |
Paul Lacombe (1837-1927) Piano Trio No.3 in A Major, Op.134 |
An interesting work which combines elements of impressionism with folkloric elements of the Occitan. |
Paul Lacombe (1837-1927) Piano Quartet in c minor, Op.101 |
A cyclic work showing the influence of d'Indy. Good for concert & amateurs as it is not hard to play. |
Théophile Lalliet (1837-1892) Terzetto for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano, Op.22 |
Certainly one of the best works for this combination from the Romantic, or for that matter any period. |
Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) Cello Sonata in a minor (1856) |
Very individual and quite original sounding. It really resembles little else from the Romantic literature. Dramatic and lyrical |
Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) Piano Trio No.1 in c minor, Op.7 |
Fresh and original. The writing for the cello is particularly fine. A first rate piano trio with appealing melodies. |
Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) Piano Trio No.2 in b minor |
Schumannesque, full of fetching melodies and colorful tonal effects including a Spanish sounding scherzo. |
Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) Piano Trio No.3 in a minor, Op.26 |
In the vanguard of French nationlist writing. As always, great part-writing and appealing melodies. |
Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) Serenade from Namouna for String Quartet (1884) |
His own arrangement of this brilliant piece. It makes an outstanding encore. |
Édouard Lalo (1823-1892) String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.19 |
Like all of his chamber music, it combines unusual rhythms with exotic elements and fresh ideas. |
Peter Erasmus Lange Müller (1850-1926) Three Fantasy Pieces for Violin & Piano, Op.39 |
Wonderful set of mood pieces which could take the place of sonata in recital or individually serve as encores. |
Peter Erasmus Lange Müller (1850-1926) Piano Trio in f minor, Op.53 |
First rate with appealing melodies & catchy rhythms. One of the very best of the late Danish Romantic piano trios. |
Rued Langgaard (1893-1952 Fjeldblomster (Mountain Flowers) for Piano Trio (1909) |
A lovely late Romantic era tone poem for piano trio. Makes an excellent shorter program work or encore. Not at all hard to play. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Abendsterne Waltzes, Op.180 for String Quartet |
Vienna Dance Series. One of Lanner's best and Vienna's most beloved set of waltzes |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Bruder Halt! Galopp, Op.16 for String Quartet |
Vienna Dance Series. The Viennese galopp was a whirlwind dance so fast it was thought to be dangerous. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Cerrito Polka, Op.189 for String Quartet |
Vienna Dance Series. Typical Viennese perky polka from the first part of the 19th century. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Dornbacher Ländler, Op.9 for String Qt or Pno Qnt |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. These country dances are among Vienna's most beloved waltzes. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Hans Jörgl Polka, Op.194 for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A satirical polka about Biedermeier life in Vienna in the 1840s. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Die Mozartisten, Op.196 Waltzes for String Quartet |
Thes waltzes are a tribute to Mozart and are based on themes from The Magic Flute & Don Giovanni |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Neue Wiener Ländler, Op.1 for 3 Vln+Vc or Str Qt |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. His first set of lovely dances achieved instant and lasting fame. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Die Osmanen Waltzes, Op.146 for Str Qt or Piano Qnt |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. A set of 5 waltzes written for the visit of the Turkish sultan to Vienna |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Die Romantiker Waltzes for Str. Qt. or Qnt. |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of Vienna's most beloved waltzes by one of the original waltz pioneers. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Schönbrunner Waltzes, Op.200 for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of his most popular and beloved set of waltzes. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Steyrische Tänze, Op.165 for String Qt or Piano Trio |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. These Styrian folk tunes became one of Lanner's best known and loved works. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Die Werber Waltzes, Op.103 for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. One of his best set of waltzes which are among Vienna's most beloved. |
Josef Lanner (1801-1843) Zwei Mazurkas for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series. The Mazurka, a Polish dance, became popular in Vienna in the 1820's This is Lanner's take on it. |
Lars-Erik Larsson (1908-1986) Quartetto alla Serenata, Op.44 |
An engaging Neo-classical work by one of Sweden's most important 20th century composers. |
Ferdinand Laub (1832-1875) Romance for Violin & Piano, Op.7 |
A beautiful recital piece. As the title suggests, romantic yet with a dramatic & contrasting middle section. |
Ferdinand Laub (1832-1875) Concert Polonaise for Violin & Piano, Op.8 |
A showy polonaise meant to be an audience pleaser with both lively as well as warm lyrical melodies. |
Joseph Lauber (1865-1954) String Quartet in g minor, Op.5 |
An excellent example of Swiss late Romantic era music. Unusual rhythms, original sounding, interesting & not at all hard to play. |
Max Laurischkus (1876-1929) Aus Litauen, Quitnet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn & Bassoon |
Dating from 1910, this evocative late Romantic era work, is a tone poem of Lithuania. Good for concert & easy to play. |
Hans Lavater (1885-1969) String Quartet in g minor, Op.23 |
An attractive Post-Romantic era, yet still tonal, piece whose very effective tempo changes make for an interesting work. |
Sylvio Lazzari (1857-1944)) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.13 |
A big and powerful work which combines the influence of Cesar Franck and Richard Wagner. A good choice for the concert hall. |
Sylvio Lazzari (1857-1944)) String Quartet in a minor, Op.17 |
A powerful and highly individualistic work which combines elements of French impressionism with the German Romantic. |
Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927) Romanza for Violin & Piano, Op.35 |
A lovely work suitable for the recital hallo which can be recommended to both professional and amateur violinists. |
Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927) Piano Trio in d minor, Op.15 |
Superb mid Romantic era piano trio by an undeservedly unknown but fine German woman composer |
Luise Adolpha Le Beau (1850-1927) Piano Quartet in f minor, Op.28 |
If written by a man, it almost certainly would have received the attention it deserves. 1st rate from start to finish. |
Jean Marie Leclair (1697-1764) Piano Trio in D Major, Op.2 No.8 |
An excellent example of the baroque piano trio sonata which was ahead of its time as to part writing. |
Charles Lefebvre (1843-1917) Ballade for Flute, Cello or Bassoon & Piano |
A lovely late French Romantic era work which is effective in either version. A good choice for concert & for amateurs. |
Charles Lefebvre (1843-1917) String Quartet No.1 in g minor, Op.80 |
This contemporary of Saint Saens won the prestigious Chartier Prize for Chamber Music twice. This quartet is part of the reason. |
Charles Lefebvre (1843-1917) String Quartet No.2 in E flat Major, Op.124 |
A generation older than the Impressionists & untouched by their influence, Lefebvre's fine qt is in the late French Romantic style |
Charles Lefebvre (1843-1917) Suite No.1 for Wind Quintet, Op.57 |
Light and upbeat, with fine part writing, this Suite makes an excellent program choice where a shorter work is required. |
Charles Lefebvre (1843-1917) Suite No.2 for Wind Sextet, Op.122 |
Full of appealing melodies and attractive part writing for each instrument, recommended for concert & home. |
Jean Xavier Lefèvre (1763-1829) Quartet No.4 for Clarinet, Violin, Viola & Cello in c minor |
A lovely Haydnesque work by the one of the greatest French clarinetists. |
Paul Le Flem (1881-1984) Violin Sonata in g minor (1905) |
Rooted in the Celtic folkloric music of his native Brittany in the style of the French impressionists. |
Paul Le Flem (1881-1984) Piano Quintet in e minor (1910) |
Original and unusual combines the folk music of Brittany with the style of Cesar Franck and Vincent d'Indy |
Franz Lehár (1870-1948) Nechledil March for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series for small ensembles. The famous march is taken from his operetta Wiener Frauen |
Franz Lehár (1870-1948) Frei und Jung Dabei March for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series for small ensembles. The well known march is from his operetta Schon ist die Welt |
Franz Lehár (1870-1948) Nechledil Marsch for String Quartet |
Part of our Vienna Dance Series for small ensembles. The famous march is taken from his operetta Wiener Frauen |
Franz Lehár (1870-1948) Gold & Silver Waltzes for Piano Quintet |
One of Vienna's most famous and beloved set of waltzes not by either Johann Strauss. |
Maximillian von Leidesdorf (1787-1840) String Quartet in g minor, Op.144 |
Though there are elements of the classical & romantic eras, it sounds like little else from that period. |
Maximillian von Leidesdorf (1787-1840) Quintet for Clarinet, Bassoon, Violin, Cello & Piano in Eb |
An outstanding work which combines late classicism with early romanticism. Beautifully written for all parts. |
Guillaume Lekeu (1870-1894) Violin Sonata in G Major (1892) |
Regarded as a genius by his teachers d'Indy & Franck, this is a major work of the late French Romantic era. |
Guillaume Lekeu (1870-1894) Piano Trio in c minor |
A powerful & dramatic work of a gifted young composer who took Beethoven and Cesar Franck as his models. |
Guillaume Lekeu (1870-1894) Piano Quartet (1894) |
A superb work which truly belongs in the concert hall. Original, powerful and very effective. |
Guillaume Lekeu (1870-1894) String Quartet in G Major |
One one of two works which he completed in its entirety, this is an important quartet from the French Impressionist era. |
René Lenormand (1846-1932) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.30 |
French romantic work which eschews impressionism. Fresh & original, good part-writing. A first rate work. |
Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838) Quartet for Flute, Violin, Viola & Cello in G Major, Op.3 |
One of the best flute quartets from the classical era. Appealing melodies and the strings are not ignored |
Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838) Piano Trio in E Major, Op.5 |
Probably the best piano trio from the classical era by a Polish composer. Dramatic, exciting and effective. |
Franciszek Lessel (1780-1838) String Quartet No.8 in B flat Major, Op.19 |
In the concertante style of the Wranitzky brothers of Vienna, one of the earliest Qts by a Polish composer |
Les Vendredis for String Quartet 16 Works by Borodin, Korsakov, Glazunov et.al. |
Marvelous collection of occasional pieces by Russian Romantic composers that are sure to please. |
Max Lewandowsky (1874-1906) String Sextet in c minor, Op.5 |
A first rate work, full of appealing melodies and good part writing. A valuable addition to the sextet repertoire. Good for concert & home. |
Frank Limbert (1866-1938) Viola Sonata in c minor, Op.7 |
A superb late romantic work full of drama and pathos, absolutely belongs in the recital hall. |
Franz Limmer (1808-1857) Quintet for Piano, Vln, Vla, Cello & Bass, Op.13 |
Here is another fine piano quintet with the rare Schubert "Trout" instrumentation for your consideration. |
Adolf Lindblad (1808-1878) Trio for Violin, Viola & Piano in g minor, Op.10 |
A valuable edition to the scanty repertoire for this combination. With appealing melodies and good part writing. Early romantic era. |
Adolf Lindblad (1808-1878) String Quartet No.1 in G Major |
A fellow student and life long friend of Mendelssohn, this lovely work is not difficult to play & can be recommended to amateurs. |
Adolf Lindblad (1808-1878) String Quartet No.4 in b minor |
In the style of the early romantics with some resemblance to early Mendelsohn. Called the Swedish Schubert, he had a gift for melody. |
Adolf Lindblad (1808-1878) String Quintet (2 Violas) in F Major |
Dating from the 1820s this interesting early Romantic era work combines elements of late Haydn and early Beethoven. |
Johan Lindegren (1842-1908) String Quintet (2 Violas) in F Major |
A big, well-written, first rate work from the mid-romantic period which ranks among the best from Scandinavia. |
Peter Lindpaintner (1791-1856)) String Trio in g minor, Op.52 No.2 |
A typical example of the early Romantic era. A turbulent, exciting work with good part-writing for all three voices |
Karol Lipinski (1790-1861) String Trio No.1 (2 Vlns & Vc) in g minor, Op.8 |
A very exciting showpiece for a top notch violinist and two other accomplished players |
Karol Lipinski (1790-1861) String Trio No.2 (2 Vlns & Vc) in A Major, Op.12 |
Though this fine trio requires technically assured players, it is not a vehicle for the first violin. Makes an excellent concert choice. |
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)) Orpheus a Tone Poem for Piano Trio |
A superb arrangement of this popular work for orchestra made by Camille Saint Saens. Excellent concert choice. |
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)) Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 for String Quartet |
A very effective arrangement which can serve as a superb encore which will bring down the house or a shorter program work. |
Franz Liszt (1811-1886)) Mephisto Waltz No.1 for String Quartet |
A superb and highly effective arrangement of this famous work for string quartet |
Henry Litolff (1818-1891) Piano Trio No.1 in d minor, Op.47 |
Every bit as fine as a Mendelssohn piano trio. Full of drive, power, gorgeous melody and fine part-writing. |
Henry Litolff (1818-1891) Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.56 |
An outstanding work, dramatic and melodius, this work belongs in the concert hall and as part of the repertoire. |
Matthew Locke (1621-1677)) Suite No.1 for String Trio in c minor |
An important example of early chamber music by the central figure in mid 17th century English music. Typical of its era. A very effective work. |
Charles Martin Loeffler (1861-1935) String Quartet in a minor (1889)-World Premiere Edition |
An early work from his pre-impressionist period. Hailed as very worthwhile by the Chamber Music Journal. |
Charles Martin Loeffler (1861-1935) Music for 4 Stringed Instruments (String Quartet) |
A powerful and original work combining the tonalities of French Impressionism with New England Positivism. |
Charles Martin Loeffler (1861-1935) String Quintet (3Vlns, Vla & Vc or 2Vlns, 2Vla & Vc) |
Combines exotic tonalities with Slavic folk tunes. Highly praised by the Chamber Music Journal. |
Charles Martin Loeffler (1861-1935) Two Rhapsodies for Oboe, Viola & Piano (1901) |
A beautful and evocative rendering of two eerie French poems. Shows the influence of French impressionism. |
Jean Baptiste Loeillet (1688-1720) Trio Sonata in b minor for Piano Trio |
Written in the Italian style after those of Corelli, Loillet's served as models for Haydn. Good part writing |
Carl Loewe (1796-1869)) String Quartet No.1 in G Major, Op.24 No.1 |
A very interesting work, especially in the way the Loewe combines his thematic material. Fine early romantic work |
Carl Loewe (1796-1869)) String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op.24, No.2 |
A highly original use of rhythmic figures against long-lined vocal melodies creates very striking effects. |
Carl Loewe (1796-1869)) String Quartet No.3 in B flat Major, Op.24 No.3 |
A fine work, fresh and original which would do well in concert instead of a Haydn, Mozart or early Beethoven. |
Alessandro Longo (164-1945) Suite for Viola and Piano, Op.53 |
An effective recital work, well-written for both instruments, Longo shows a fine ear for pleasing melodies. |
Alessandro Longo (164-1945) Piano Quintet in E Major, Op.3 |
Appealing melodies, good part-writing, no real technical problems, a sure audience pleaser. What's not to like? |
Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia (1772-1806) Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.3 |
A lovely work, clearly influenced by Mozart, yet in many ways anticipating Schubert. |
Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia (1772-1806) Piano Trio No.3 in E flat Major, Op.10 |
Here the composer shows himself familiar with the piano trios of Haydn and the piano technique of Mozart. |
Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia (1772-1806) Andante & Variations for Piano Quartet, Op.4 |
A shorter work, perhaps preparatory for Op.5. In the tradition of the Vienna classics. Elegant and beautiful |
Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia (1772-1806) Piano Quartet No.1 in E flat Major, Op.5 |
A work which straddles the classical and romantic eras with tinges of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. |
Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia (1772-1806) Piano Quartet No.2 in f minor, Op.6 |
Dating from 1806 this work is widely regarded as the best of this genre from the late classical era. A must for concert. |
Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia (1772-1806) Piano Quintet in c minor, Op.1 |
Possibly the earliest Piano Quintet and the only first rate one from the late Classical era. |
Louis Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia (1772-1806) Octet for Cln, 2 Hn, 2 Vla, 2 Vc & Pno in F Major, Op.12 |
Probably the only work for this combination. A fine work which falls between classicism and early romanticism. |
Herman Løvanskiold (1815-1870) Piano Quartet in f minor, Op.26 |
In the Schumann-Mendelssohn tradition. This lovely work boasts appealing melodies & good part writing. |
Fortunato Luzzatto (1857-1937) Suite for 2 Violins, Cello & Piano in G Major, Op.51 |
Elegant & charming with appealing melodies & good part writing and not hard to play, this work has it all. |
Sergei Lyapunov (1859-1924) Piano Sextet (2Vln, Vla, Vc, Kb & Pno), Op.63 |
Superb Russian late Romanic work. Lovely melodies and fine part writing with echoes of Rimsky Korsakov |
Boris Lyatoshinsky (1895-1968) Piano Trio No.1, Op.7 (1925) |
Subtitled Suite on Ukrainian Folk Themes |
Boris Lyatoshinsky (1895-1968) Piano Trio No.2, Op.41 (1942) |
A very different work than No.1. By turns dramatic and powerful, a superb work, a must for the concert hall |
Boris Lyatoshinsky (1895-1968) String Quartet No.4 in d minor, Op.43 |
While still harking back to Tchaikovsky and Scriabin, the trio also shows him search for new paths. |
Mykola Lysenko (1842-1912) String Trio in a minor--World Premiere Edition |
Father of Ukrainian music, Showing the influence of Schumann & Mendelssohn & Carl Reinecke. |
Mykola Lysenko (1842-1912) String Quartet in d minor--World Premiere Edition |
An early work composed under the supervision of his world famous teacher Carl Reinecke at Leipzig. |
Mykola Lysenko (1842-1912) Prayer for Ukraine for Strings, Winds or Winds & Strings |
The moving Ukrainian national anthem arranged for 16 different chamber music ensembles. |
Walter Macfarren (1826-1905) Cello Sonata in e minor (1859) |
One of the best written between Mendelssohn & Brahms. An unjustly neglected mid-romantic era masterwork. |
Alexander MacKenzie (1847-1935) Piano Quartet in E flat Major, Op.11 |
Fresh & original with appealing melodies. Belongs on the concert stage but also suitable for amateurs. |
Adela Maddison (1862-1929)) Piano Quintet (1916) |
An interesting blend of French impressionism and English country melody. |
Albéric Magnard (1865-1914) Cello Sonata in A Major, Op.20 |
Highly individual, not like other contemporary (1910) French works. Should be in repertoire. Quite attractive. |
Albéric Magnard (1865-1914) Violin Sonata in g minor, Op.13 |
Unjustly neglected masterpiece from the late French Romantic era. A winner in recital. |
Albéric Magnard (1865-1914) String Quartet in e minor, Op.16 |
A program alternative to the Ravel or Debussy and every bit as good. Powerful and highly original. |
Albéric Magnard (1865-1914) Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon & Piano, Op.8 |
Virtually unique in the literature for this combination of instruments. An amalgam of French Impressionism and late Romatic style. |
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) Piano Quartet in a minor |
An interesting work as it provides insight into Mahler's original compositional technique. |
Amanda Maier (1853-1894) Six Pieces for Violin & Piano (1879) |
Intended as s suite, these wonderful short works can be played together or individual as a shorter recital work or encore. |
Amanda Maier (1853-1894) Swedish Airs & Dances for Violin & Piano, Op.6 (1882) |
Six marvelous pieces written in collaboration with her husband Julius Rontgen. Super choice for recital. |
Amanda Maier (1853-1894) Sonata for Violin & Piano in b minor (1874) |
Her music was admired by Brahms & Grieg. Prize winning sonata from the Leipzig Conservatory. 1st Class work. |
Amanda Maier (1853-1894) Piano Trio in E flat Major (1874) |
This trio was played for both Brahms and Grieg who found it to be a first rate work. Good for concert and amateurs. |
Amanda Maier (1853-1894) Piano Quartet in e minor (1891) |
This superb work with tinges of Brahms belongs in the repertoire. A concert must and also good amateurs. |
Amanda Maier (1853-1894) String Quartet in A Major (1877) World Premiere Edition |
This fine work languished unpublilshed until now. Full of appealing melodies, it is not hard to play, good for concert & home. |
Witold Maliszewski (1873-1939) Violin Sonata in G Major, Op.1 |
Written on a huge scale, an absolutely first rate work, belongs in the repertoire. A great sonata. |
Witold Maliszewski (1873-1939) String Quartet No.1 in F Major, Op.2 |
A first rate work, with good part writing for all, very attractive and original sounding melodies. An audience pleaser and good for home |
Witold Maliszewski (1873-1939) String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.6 |
Quite Russian sounding and showing the influence of his teacher Rimsky Korsakov. Appealing melodies, good to hear and play |
Witold Maliszewski (1873-1939) String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major, Op.15 |
Member of the Belaiev Circle, A late Russian Romantic work that is interesting, appealing & with fine part writing. |
Witold Maliszewski (1873-1939) String Quintet (2 Cellos) in D Major, Op.3 |
One of the very best from the late Russian Romantic era. Superb part writing, lovely melodies, fun & easy to play, great for concert or home. |
Otto Malling (1848-1915) Piano Trio in a minor, Op.36 |
Considered one of the very best Danish Romantic Piano Trios. Charming with lovely melodies & fine part writing. |
Otto Malling (1848-1915) Piano Quartet in c minor, Op.80 |
One of the finest piano quartets from the Romantic era. Good part writing for all & not hard to play. |
Otto Malling (1848-1915) Piano Quintet in G Major, Op.40 |
Hailed by Carl Nielsen as the finest Danish Romantic era piano quintet. First rate all the way. |
Otto Malling (1848-1915) String Octet in d minor, Op.50 |
One of the very best works of its type from the Romantic era. Good for concert and home. |
Joan Manen (1883-1971) String Quartet (1922) |
Post Romantic but still tonal, the work describes various moods at different times of day |
Ferdinand Manns (1844-1922) 4 Kleine Quartette for 3 Violins & Viola, Op.39 |
These wonderful 4 short quartets individually make fine encores & together a very effective program choice. |
Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) Six Sonatas for Cello and Piano, Op.1 |
Historically important as they are among the best of the Baroque era cello sonatas. Very effective in recital. |
Heinrich Marschner (1795-1861) Romanza for Piano Trio |
A highly romantic, lovely encore piece by an unjustly forgotten mid 19th century master. |
Heinrich Marschner (1795-1861) Piano Trio No.2 in g minor, Op.111 |
Of this work, Schumann said, "Outstanding examples of talent flash out everywhere." A very good piano trio. |
Heinrich Marschner (1795-1861) Piano Trio No.4 in D Major, Op.135 |
Lighter and more upbeat than the trios in the minor, but still with all the appealing melodies and fine part writing to be found therej |
Heinrich Marschner (1795-1861) Piano Trio No.5 in d minor, Op.138) |
A magnificent work, hailed by critics as a Romantic era masterpiece but also warmly recommended to amateurs. |
Heinrich Marschner (1795-1861) Piano Trio No.7 in F Major, Op.167 |
An archetypical romantic piano trio from the mid 19th century. Finely crafted with captivating melodies. |
Henri Marteau (1874-1934) String Trio in f minor, Op.12 |
Powerful, dramatic, highly original, this is an early modern masterpiece. A repertoire must for pros. |
Henri Marteau (1874-1934) String Quartet No.1 in D flat Major, Op.5 |
In this late Romantic era work, the composer takes traditional tonality and pushes it to its outer limits. Interesting & challenging. |
Henri Marteau (1874-1934) String Quartet No2 in D Major, Op.9 |
Tonally much like his first quartet, but perhaps more playful and light hearted. Certainly innovative.. |
Henri Marteau (1874-1934) String Quartet No.3 in C Major, Op.17 |
An extraordinary work. Original, superb writing for all voices, highly dramatic and very powerful. 1st Class. |
Henri Marteau (1874-1934) Clarinet Quintet, Op.13 |
A marvelous early modern work which belongs in the repertoire. One of the very best of its type. |
Henri Marteau (1874-1934) Serenade (nonet) for Winds, Op.20 |
A neo classical light work which gives each of the instruments a good part. Excellent program choice. |
Frank Martin (1890-1974) Piano Quintet in d minor (1921) |
This is the kind of work Johann Sebastian Bach might well have written had he been composing in 1920. |
Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) Serenade No.2 for Two Violins and Viola, H.216 |
One of four serenades composed in 1932 during his neo-classical period. Bright, lively and eminently playable. |
Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) String Quartet No.1 |
Dating from 1918 and composed for the Sevcik String Quartet, he nicknamed it 'The French' as he was influenced by Ravel & Debussy |
Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) Serenade No.1, Sextet for 3 Violins, Viola, Clarinet & Horn |
Composed during his Parisian period in the 1930s. Easy and fun to play, there is an aura of neo classicism to it |
Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) Les Rondes for 2 Violins, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet & Piano |
Composed in 1930, it is a striking combination of jazz and Moravian dances in a modernistic format. |
Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) Nonet for Winds & Strings |
Composed for the famous Czech Nonet, this is a fine and accessible modern work with no technical difficulties. |
Giuseppe Martucci (1856-1909) Andante con moto for Cello & Piano, Op.72 No.1 |
A lovely work full of evocative melody. A good choice where a short program piece is need or for an encore. |
Giuseppe Martucci (1856-1909) Cello Sonata in f sharp minor, Op.52 |
A Masterwork. As fine as any cello sonata from the late Romantic era. Without doubt belongs in the repertoire. |
Giuseppe Martucci (1856-1909) Violin Sonata in G Major, Op.22 |
Superb from start to finish. Captivating and exciting melodies. This work will triumph in the recital hall. |
Giuseppe Martucci (1856-1909) Piano Trio No.1 in C Major, Op.59 |
Original sounding, does not remind of anyone else. A first rate early modern Italian work. Belongs in the repertoire. |
Giuseppe Martucci (1856-1909) Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, Op.62 |
A big work with Brahmsian echoes. One of the finest 19th century Italian romantic piano trios. |
Giuseppe Martucci (1856-1909) Piano Quintet in C Major, Op.45 |
A massive, late romantic masterwork. By turns poetic and thrilling, with brilliant part writing for all. |
Joseph Marx (1882-1964) Trio Phantasie for Piano Trio (1913) |
A big, late romatic first class work. Highly original, appealing melodies, would do well in concert. |
Joseph Marx (1882-1964) Rhapsodie for Piano Quartet in A Major (1911) |
A powerful, dramatic and highly lyrical work that is an amalgam of late romanticism and early impressionism. |
Joseph Marx (1882-1964) Scherzo for Piano Quartet in d minor (1911) |
As long as a full length piano quartet. Very original, atmospheric, yet full of lyrical emotion and drama. |
Joseph Marx (1882-1964) Ballade for Piano Quartet in a minor (1911) |
The third and most intimate of Marx's 3 titanic works for piano qt. Takes Bachian counterpoint as its starting point |
Joseph Marx (1882-1964) Quartetto Classico String Quartet No.3 |
Marx's last quartet was a tribute to the Vienna Classica era but presented in an updated and very appealing way |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) Sonata for Violin & Piano in a minor, Op.18 |
A masterwork. Only the fact that she was a woman at a time when works by women were not respected can explain its disappearance. |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) Sonata for Violin & Piano in e minor, Op.19 |
An absolutely 1st rate work. As good as anything from this period (1867) Belongs in the repertoire. Outstanding. |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) Notturno for Violin & Piano in d minor, Op.48 |
A lovely, flowing and peaceful night piece dedicated to Joseph Joachim. A fine recital or encore choice |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) Piano Trio No.1 in e minor, Op.12 |
She was called the female Beethoven because her work showed his influence. Tuneful, good for concert & hyome. |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) Piano Trio No.2 in D Major, Op.13 |
From 1859, the trio shows the influence of early Beethoven but the part writing is far in advance of his early trios. |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) Piano Trio No.3 in b minor, Op.16 |
A powerful work full of excitement and drama which no doubt won her the sobriquet the Female Beethoven |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) Piano Quartet in E flat Major (circa 1857) |
Dating from the mid 19th century, this is a work which would have become known had she been a man. |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) String Quartet in g minor, Op.14 |
Those familiar with this work hold it the equal of the Mendelssohns & Schumanns. A very fine 1st class work |
Emilie Mayer (1812-1883) String Quartet in e minor |
One of her 6 previously unpublished quartets, a very exciting work good for concert but also amateurs |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) Violin Sonata No.2 in e minor, Op.42 |
Elegant, graceful, charming, tasteful, dramatic, lyrical, exciting, virtuosic, all of these terms can describe this fine work.. |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) Piano Trio No.1 in B flat Major, Op.34 |
Mayseder can be considered an archetypical Biedermeier composer par excellence with his lively melodies and tasteful writing. |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) Piano Trio No.2 in A flat Major, Op.52 |
This is another exemplar from Vienna's Biedermeier era. Sometimes gentle, other times and exciting and dramtic. |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) Variations Concertantes for Piano Quartet in D Major, Op.57 |
A lighter work of a type quite popular throughout the 19th century designed to showcase the abilities of each player. |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) Souvenir á Baden for Piano Quartet in E Major, Op.63 |
A theme and set of variations designed to showcase the abilities of each player. The type of work popular with mid 19th century audiences |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) String Quartet No.2 in g minor, Op.6 |
Restless, powerful, dramatic and exciting, the work of a young man. A great choice for concert or home. |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) String Quartet No.5 in D Major, Op.9 |
Full of drama, excitement and beautiful melodies from Vienna's leading violinist during the early decades of the 19th century. |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) String Quintet No.1 (2 Violas) in E flat Major, Op.50 |
If you want a work which is sure to bring an audience to its feet shouting Bravo at its conclusion--this is it. |
Joseph Mayseder (1789-1863) String Quintet No.2 (2 Violas) in a minor, Op.51 |
A real barn burner. This quintet has everything- drama excitement, compelling melodies, solos for all. |
Jacques Féréol Mazas (17882-1849) String Trio No.1 (2 Vlns & Vc/Vla) in G Maj, Op.18 No.1 |
In the French classical style of the First Empire. An engratiating work with no technical difficulties. |
John Blackwood McEwen (1868-1948) String Quartet No.2 in a minor (1898) |
Attractive early modern work by one of the leading British composers of the 1st part of the 20th century. |
John Blackwood McEwen (1868-1948) String Quartet No.4 in c minor (1905) |
Highly original, tonally advanced for its time. Belongs in the concert hall but also recommended for amaterus |
John Blackwood McEwen (1868-1948) String Quartet No.6 in A Major, "Biscay" |
Well-written with superb use of Scottish folk melodies. Will triumph in concert but presents no techical problems |
John Blackwood McEwen (1868-1948) String Quartet No.15 'in modo scotico' |
As the title suggests, this quartet has much Scotish folk melody but in an updated modern (1936) setting. |
Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951) Violin Sonata No.1 in b minor, Op.21 |
Important late romantic work which shows the influence of Taneyev and Scriabin. Original with fine melodies. |
Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951) Violin Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.44 |
A huge work, not quite as big as No.3. Dramatic, powerful, lyrical, highly original--its all of these. |
Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951) Violin Sonata No.3 in e minor "Sonata Epica", Op.57 |
Truly a work of epic proportions and certainly one of the most important violin sonatas of the 20th century. |
Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951) Three Nocturnes for Violin & Piano, Op.16 |
Inspired by Goethe's famous poem Nachtgesang (Night Song). 3 different pieces evoking the sounds of night |
Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951) Two Canzonas with Dances for Violin & Piano, Op.43 |
Four lyrical works which demonstrate Medtner's ability of writing flowing melodies. Evocative and haunting. |
Nikolai Medtner (1880-1951) Piano Quintet in C Major (1949) |
Taking more than 40 years to complete, it is a combination of the music of Rachmaninov and Late Beethoven. |
Vincenzo de Meglio (1825-1883) Andante and Allegro for Piano Trio, Op.67 |
A work for 19th century Italian salons . Lovely melodies, fine part-writing, great for concert. Not to be missed. |
Ludiwig Meinardus (1827-1896) String Quartet No.2 in C Major, Op.43 |
A follower of Schumann but also influenced by Late Beethoven, this quartet is an interesting blend of the romantic with the classical. |
Erkki Melartin (1875-1937) Six Pieces for Piano Trio, Op.121 |
These six short, lovely pieces when played together are about the length of a piano trio, but each one makes a superb encore. |
Erkki Melartin (1875-1937) String Trio in a minor, Op.133 |
A post-romantic era, early modern masterwork for string trio. A superb choice for the concert hall.. |
Erkki Melartin (1875-1937) String Quartet No.1 in e minor, Op.36 No.1 |
An important late Romantic era Finnish composer whose music is unjustly ignored but on a par with Sibelius as this quartet shows. |
Erkki Melartin (1875-1937) String Quartet No.2 in g minor, Op.36 No.2 |
Another fine, late Romantic era Finnish composer whose music deserves to be as well-known as that of Sibelius |
Erkki Melartin (1875-1937) String Quartet No.3 in E flat Major, Op.36 |
The third of his four master quartets which deserve to be in the repertoire and heard in concert often |
Erkki Melartin (1875-1937) String Quartet No.4 in F Major, Op.62 No.1 |
Another masterwork. Unknown only because it was not published until 100 years after it was composed |
Henryk Melcer (1869-1928)) Piano Trio in g minor, Op.2 |
Awarded the Grand Prize at the 1895 Intl Rubinstein Competition by Glazunov. A first class late Romantic work. |
Arnold Mendelssohn (1855-1933) Sonata for Violin & Piano in C Major, Op.71 |
Combining late romantic melodic writing with emerging modernist ideas, this 1st rate sonata belongs in the repertoire. |
Arnold Mendelssohn (1855-1933) Trio for 2 Violins & Piano in a minor, Op.76 |
A neo-romantic gem for this rare genre. Well written, tuneful, no insuperable technical difficulties. |
Arnold Mendelssohn (1855-1933) String Quartet No.1 in D Major, Op.67 |
A major post romantic-early modern work. Belongs in the repertoire. Called a winner by Wilhelm Altmann. |
Arnold Mendelssohn (1855-1933) String Quartet No.2 in B flat Major, Op.83 |
Can be ranked with the finest works of Richard Strauss, Hugo Wolf & Max Reger. Late romantic-neo classical. |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Viola Sonata in c minor (1823) |
An early work which nonetheless, like the others from this period is fully finished. Lyrical and appealing |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.1 for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello & Bass |
The first of his 12 string symphonies. Really only intended for 5 players. A straight forward, effective work. |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.2 for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello & Bass |
The second of his 12 string symphonies. An assignment from his teacher to be played in the Mendelssohn fmaily home. A good work. |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.3 for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello & Bass |
The 3rd of his 12 string symphonies. Played in the Mendelssohn home with only 5 players. Well written & fun to play |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.4 for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello & Bass |
The 4th of his 12 sinfonias which referred to the style not the number of players required in this case five. |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.5 for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello & Bass |
Another work originally intended for home use & only for 5 players. Full of youthful energy and elan. |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.6 for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello & Bass |
The last of the first set of six dating from 1821 when he was 11. Exciting and interesting and quite well written |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.7 for 2 Vins, 2 Vlas, Cello & Bass |
The first of the second set in which Mendelssohn moves more toward the classical rather than baroque model. |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.9 for 4 Violins, 2 Violas, Cello & Bass |
The so-called 'Swiss Symphony' but only meant for 8 strings. A lovely work. Fun to play, not difficult either. |
String Symphony No.10 for 2 Vins, 2 Vlas, Cello & Bass |
The only one of the string sinfonia which has just one movement, albeit a subtantial one. |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.11 for 2 Vins, 2 Vlas, Cello & Bass |
The most substatial of the 12 with 5 movements and the famous Schweizerlied Scherzo. |
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) String Symphony No.12 for 2 Vins, 2 Vlas, Cello & Bass |
The last of his string symphonies feature two marvelous Bachian fugues. Good to hear, fun to play |
Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791-1864) Clarinet Quintet in E flat Major (1813) |
Much like Carl Maria von Weber's clarinet quintet, full of lovely melodies, a vehicle for the clarinetist |
Frantisek Adam Mica (1746-1811) String Quartet No.2 in C Major |
Dating from the mid 1780's, here is yet another contemporary of Mozart and Haydn whose music is well worth hearing & playing |
Ernst Mielck (1877-1899) String Quartet in g minor, Op.1 |
A fresh & beautiful work which received the highest praise from his teacher, Max Bruch |
Carl Mikuli (1821-1897) Scherzino in c minor for 3 Violins, Op.25 |
Finely written for all three voices, with lovely melodies. An excellent concert choice suitable for pros and amateurs. |
Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) Quartet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet & Piano, Op.47 |
Though not a part of the cutting edge French group of composers known as Les Six, this work nonetheless resembles their efforts. |
Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) String Trio, Op.274 (1947) |
This appealing and approachable trio combines polytonalism with neo-classical & neo-baroque writing. |
Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) String Quartet No.1 (1912) |
The first of his substantial 18 works for string quartet. Written at age 20 it shows the influence of Debussy without copying him. |
Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) String Quartet No.4 (1918) |
A fine example of the French modernist works of Les Six. Combines polytonality with folk melody. |
Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) La Creation du Monde for Piano Quintet, Op.81b |
Written shortly after his visit to Harlem in New York, the work employs the melodies and rhythms of the blues and the jazz idiom. |
Adolf Mišek (1877-1899) Sonata No.1 for Bass & Piano in A Major, Op.5 |
A bright, lively and fresh work wonderfully written in the Romantic idiom for the bass. |
Adolf Mišek (1877-1899) Sonata No.2 for Bass & Piano in e minor, Op.6 |
A dark, deep and rich with overtones of Brahms and Dvorak. One of the best Romantic era works for bass. |
Franz Mittler (1893-1970) Piano Trio in G Major, Op.3 |
This work screams "masterpiece". You must hear the sound-bites. A superb late romantic gem. |
Franz Mittler (1893-1970) String Quartet No.1 in F Major--World Premiere Edition |
A late Romantic, Post-Brahmsian gem. Appealing melodies, fine part-writing. First rate from start to finish. |
Franz Mittler (1893-1970) String Quartet No.2 in e minor--World Premiere Edition |
A fine Post- Brahmsian, late Romantic work. Redolent of the perfume of fin d'siecle Vienna. |
Franz Mittler (1893-1970) String Quartet No.3 in d minor--World Premiere Edition |
Powerful & descriptive of the break up of the Old Austria & Habsburg Empire. A superb concert work. |
Franz Mittler (1893-1970) 4 Songs for Voice & String Qt--World Premiere Edition |
An evocative song cycle based on the poems of Hermann Hesse. Modern but still tonal. |
Franz Mittler (1893-1970) Cello Sonata in G Major (1910)-World Premiere Edition |
Well written and full of luscious, rich melodies, this is a wonderful addition to the later romantic cello repertoire. |
Franz Mittler (1893-1970) Violin Sonata No.1 in G Major World Premiere Edition |
An excellent choice for a recital, this beautiful Romantic era sonata is sure to please. |
Franz Mittler (1893-1970) Violin Sonata No.2 in D (1909) World Premiere Edition |
It would not be wrong to call this work a late Romantic Viennese masterpiece. A winner in recital for sure.. |
Emil Mlynarski (1870-1935) Polonaise for Violin and Piano, Op.4 No.1 |
Polish, but also through the prism of late Romanticism with appealing lyricism. Makes a goodrecital work or encore |
Emil Mlynarski (1870-1935) Mazurka for Violin and Piano, Op.7 |
A real Polish Mazurka to be sure! Lively and full of bounce, it could even be danced to. Excellent shorter recital work or encore |
Ernest Moeran (1894-1950) Piano Trio in D Major (1920-25) |
Combines elements of English folk melody with French impressionism and touches of Brahmsian effects. |
Ernest Moeran (1894-1950) String Trio in G Major (1931) |
Here Moeran uses English folk melody with telling effect combining it with more modern developments. |
Ernest Moeran (1894-1950) String Quartet No.1 in a minor |
Characteristic of the English Revival movement, lyrical and redolent of English folk melody and landscapes. |
Ernest Moeran (1894-1950) String Quartet No.2 in E flat Major |
Composed just after his first quartet, it shares many of the attractive features of that work.. |
Ernest Moeran (1894-1950) Phantasy Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola & Cello |
Moody and evocative of his native Norfolk countryside utilizing some of its folk melodies. |
Heinrich Mohr (1894-1950) Zigeunermusik for Clarinet, String Quartet & Piano, Op.36 |
A short, rousing fun piece to play evoking images of a gypsy ensemble. An audience pleaser. |
Leonardo Moja (1811-1888) Sonata for String Trio in d minor, Op.22 |
Mid Romantic work with fine part-writing and attractive themes. Good for concert performance or amateurs |
Roderich von Mojsisovics (1877-1953) Serenade for String Trio in A Major, Op.21 |
Very late Romantic, post Brahmsian. Traditionally tonal but seaching to expand these boundaries. A fine work. |
Heinrich Molbe (1835-1915) Scene des Sylphides for Clarinet, English Horn & Piano, Op.66 |
An evocation of the famous fairy-like air spirits of Greek Mythology. Very effective with good part-writing. |
Heinrich Molbe (1835-1915) Fête des Dryades for Bassoon, Horn & Piano, Op.68 |
An evocation of the woodland nymphs of Greek Mythology. All three instruments are given innings. |
Heinrich Molbe (1835-1915) Air Arabe for Oboe, Horn & Piano, Op.77 |
A superbly written work for this rare combination which evokes the exotic and sensual Near East. |
Heinrich Molbe (1835-1915) Ronde de Printemps for Clarinet, Horn & Piano, Op.78 |
Another fine work highlighting Molbe's mastery of writing for winds and piano. Evocative and lovely. |
Heinrich Molbe (1835-1915) String Quintet (2 Vc) in B flat Major, Op.44 |
Lovely melodies and no technical difficulties make this work a good choice for amateurs ensembles. |
Heinrich Molbe (1835-1915) String Sextet (Vc & Kb) in D Major, Op.64 |
Valuable addition to the literature as it is for cello & bass. Again, lovely melodies, not difficult, a good work. |
Bernhard Molique (1802-1869) Piano Trio No.1 in g minor, Op.27 |
A fine mid Romantic era work in a Mendelssohnian vein. A favorite of the famous pianist Hans von Bulow. |
Bernhard Molique (1802-1869) Piano Trio No.2 in F Major, Op.52 |
A first rate work often compared to the trios of Schubert & Mendelssohn. Good for concert & home.. |
Bernhard Molique (1802-1869) String Quartet No.3 in F Major, Op.18 No.1 |
A good early Romantic era work combining the influence of Beethoven and Mendelssohn |
Bernhard Molique (1802-1869) String Quartet No.4 in a minor, Op.18 No.2 |
The second of the set provides lyricism and excitement a la early Beethoven and Mendelssohn. |
Bernhard Molique (1802-1869) String Quartet No.7 in B flat Major, Op.42 |
This Mendelssohnian work was composed for two of his English friends, amateur enthusiasts while he wes living in London. |
Bernhard Molique (1802-1869) String Quartet No.8 in A Major, Op.44 |
A tribute to Mendelssohn, his favorite composer, from the music right down to the opus number. A very good mid-romantic work. |
Bernhard Molique (1802-1869) Quintet for Flute & Strings in D Major, Op.35 |
Good part writing for all, not just the flute. Certainly one of the very best flute quintets from the mid Romantic era (1848) |
Stanislav Moniuszko (1819-1872) String Quartet No.1 in d minor |
Schubertian melody combined with traditional Polish dance rhythms create a fresh and original work. |
Stanislav Moniuszko (1819-1872) String Quartet No.2 in F Major |
Takes early Beethoven and Schubert as its models. No technical difficulties, tuneful and will appeal to amateurs. |
Emanuel Moór (1819-1872) Cello Sonata No.2 in G Major, Op.55 |
A late romantic work with convincing melodies, drama, excitement and excellent part-writing. |
Mariano Mores (1918-2016) Two Tangos for Piano Trio |
Cafetin de Buenos Aires & La Calesita are 2 popular tangos by one of Argentina's best tango composers in very effective arrangements |
Ignaz Moscheles (1794-1870) Cello Sonata in E Major, Op.121 |
This big mid Romantic era work certainly belongs in the recital hall. work. It would not be amiss to have called it "Grand Sonata: |
Ignaz Moscheles (1794-1870) Septet in D Major for Cln, Hn, Vln, Vla, Vc, Kb & Piano |
Probably the first of its kind (1833) by the virtuoso pianist who was a friend of Beethoven & teacher of Mendelssohn. A dazzling work. |
Alexander Mosolov (1881-1950) String Quartet No.1, Op.24 (1926) |
Part of the so-called Russian Futurist movement exploring new ways of expressing melody & harmony. |
Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) Five Spanish Dances for Violin & Piano, Op.12 |
Five superb atmospheric pieces any of which can be used as a fine encore or together in place of a full length sonata |
Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) Ballade for Violin & Piano, Op.16 No.1 |
It starts off with a lovely lyrical section which leads to a stunning series of virtuosic episodes. A tour de force in the recital hall |
Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) Bolero for Violin & Piano, Op.16 No.2 |
A very effective take on the famous Spanish dance form, calls on the violinist to pull out all of the stops to create the right mood. |
Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) Guitarre for either Cello or Violin & Piano, Op.45 No.2 |
Both versions became better known than the original piano version. Wonderful recital work that really does evoke the guitar. |
Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) Quatre Morceaux for Violin & Piano, Op.82 |
Each written for a different prominent violinist, each different in mood & character, make superb recital works. |
Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925) Suite for 2 Violins & Piano or Standard Piano Trio, Op.71 |
A brilliant and spectacular tour de force which should not be missed by strong players. Hear the sound-bites |
Jules Mouquet (1867-1946) Solo de Concours for Clarinet & Piano |
One of the best Concours pieces commissioned by the French government. A showcase for a first class player. |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Five Divertimenti for 2 Violins & Cello, K.229 Anh |
Originally for 3 bassett horns, publishers begged for different arrangements. Ours, in our opinion, is the best. |
Karl Muller-Berghaus (1829-1907)) String Quartet in c minor, Op.11 |
Quartettmassig as the Germans say, music well-suited for the medium. An excellent program choice for amateurs |
Johanna Muller-Hermann (1878-1941) Violin Sonata in d minor, Op.5 |
A lovely, lyrical work heavily influenced by the music of Schumann and Mendelsohn. A good work for recital. |
Johanna Muller-Hermann (1878-1941) String Quartet in E flat Major, Op.6 |
A late post-Brahmsian work showing the influence of Bruckner and early Zemlinsky. |
Johanna Muller-Hermann (1878-1941) String Quintet (2 violas) in a minor, Op7 |
A late Romantic era masterpiece. Superb from start to finish. A concert hall must. |
Johanna Muller-Hermann (1878-1941) Piano Quintet in g minor, Op.31 |
Composed toward the end of her life, it combines late Romanticism with some edgy dissonances. Superb work. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) Cello Sonata No.1 in D Major, Op.12 |
A beautiful and lush post romantic work showing the influence of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) Cello Sonata No.2 in a minor, Op.81 |
Another masterwork of the genre. Lovely melodies topped off by an exciting moto perpetuo finale. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.1 in a minor, Op.33 No.1 |
Actually his Fourth Quartet. Tonally, along with No.2, his most advanced work. Original & thought provoking |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.2 in c minor, Op.33 No.2 |
By turns dark and brooding, tinged with nervous energy and original thoughts. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.3 in d minor, Op.33 No.3 |
Combines late Russian Romanticism with the early emerging modern idiom. A compelling work. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.4 in f minor, Op.33 No.3 |
Powerful, innovative, original, fine part-writing, fine thematic material all describe this first class work. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.5 in e minor, Op.47 |
An appealing work, modern, yet with traditional melodies and tonalities. A good choice for concert or home. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.6 in g minor, Op.49 |
Dark, brooding and powerful. Written on the eve of WWII, this work hints at the looming cataclysm |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.7 in F Major, Op.55 |
This quartet shows the results of his visit to the Caucasus with several 'Russian oriental' melodies in modern garb |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.8 in f# minor, Op.59 |
We believe this composer's quartets are as important as those of Shostakovich & Prokoviev. Hear the soundbites. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.9 in d minor, Op.62 |
Powerful & dramatic, orchestral, almost breaking the bounds of chamber music. An extraordinary work. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.10 in F Major, Op.67 No.1 |
Actually one of his first quartets dating from 1907 but reworked later. Very appealing with fetching melodies |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.11 in E flat Major, Op.67 No.2 |
Subtitled "Reminiscences" this is a reflective work in which he revisits melodic ideas from his past |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.12 in G Major, Op.77 |
A big work full of interesting contrasts. Genial and folkloric, then mystical and remote. An important work. |
Nikolai Myaskovsky (1881-1950) String Quartet No.13 in a minor, Op.86 |
His last work has a universal quality which combines lyricism, force, drama fantasy and imagination. 1st rate |
Josef Myslivecek (1737-1781) 3 String Quintets (2Vla), Op.2 |
Probably the first viola quintets published. He influenced both Mozart & Haydn in shaping the new classical style. |