Amadeus

The oboe concerto, which appears here for the first time, is in three movements. An extended opening movement in sonata form is followed by a wonderfully atmospheric Adagio in multi-part song form.

First Edition

First Edition

Borghi, Pugnani's most important pupil, 'refines his style by adding a certain sweetness and softness to the roughness of this school'. A valuable contribution to the rare viola d'amore literature.

In an impressive manner, Czerny underwent the 'duty' of bearing witness to his mastery of fugue composition in the quintets. The sonority is grandiose.

This collaborative work by cousins Andreas and Bernhard is particularly appealing because it captures the specific tonal color of the violin and cello playing pair. Pedagogically progressive in design...

Romberg's String Trio is a wonderful cantabile piece which, brilliantly performed, pays highest tribute especially to the euphony of the bass part. A technically exciting challenge for the cellist.

First Edition