Bernhard Päuler

Cannabich's pieces, first published in 1774, may be counted among the few substantial duos of this genre that are characterized by a careful distribution of thematic-melodic material. To be recommende...

The quartet, as in his 3 quintets, reflects the development of clarinet playing and its turn towards the cantabile moments of expression 'inherent' in the instrument. C. M. v. Weber dedicated his two...

Hoffmeister gave us an enchanting serenade music with the F major Nocturne, in which the flute, especially in the Adagio, offers a flourishing array of melodies. Rhythmically and articulatory finely t...

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An excellent 'Minnegesang' for two flutes: In vocal filigree balance, winds and strings also vie over a guitar foundation to present the most beautiful melodies. Exquisite!

The trio, enriched with virtuoso pianistic elements, may recall a master whose works already foreshadow the Romantic age in their national-folkloristic, melodic and rhythmic ductus.

Although the oboe is to be preferred for its melodic qualities as well as its passable range, the part can also be played advantageously by a C clarinet. The bassoon part is brilliant and instrumental...

These concertante quartets, 'ultra-modern' for their time, inspire for their melodic inventiveness as well as the cultivation of the instrument-specific sound spectrum of the clarinet part with built-...

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Edited from the First Edition.

Edited from the First Edition.

Edited from the first edition

Edited from the First Edition.

Edited from the First Edition.

Edited from the first edition.

Edited from the original edition. Das schmale, in melodischer und harmonischer Hinsicht ungemein faszinierende Instrumentalwerk ruft nach einer Renaissance.

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Edited from the first edition.

The movements, which in rococo times provided the 'most pleasing melodic and rhythmic order for festive occasions', are a playful pleasure.

The movements reflect the gallantry in melody and rhythm, which always made a state in concerts of the wealthy bourgoisie of the rococo. Easy to perform.

This op.19, praised by C.M.v. Weber for its 'heavenly tasteful performance', is a masterpiece of compositional and technical balance.

The work, in the form of a suite of old dances, is something of the finest, a cabinet piece par excellence in expression, melodicism and instrumental finesse: Obligatory piece for this duo instrumenta...