Minus One

In 1798, Beethoven commenced the writing of the biggest project in his first decade in Vienna, a set of six String Quartets which would become his opus 18. The F major, though listed as No. 1, was the second composed. It is an impressive piece, and its beautiful D-minor adagio was inspired by the burial-vault scene in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet.' The Fourth Quartet, in C minor, is a fascinating piece which incorporates a gypsy theme into its final movement. Beautiful writing from the latter part of Beethoven's 'early' period.

Dvorak's beautiful Terzetto, composed in 1887 at the very height of his career, is one of only two works using the combination of two violins and viola. His masterful scoring for strings, so evident in his symphonies and other works, is brilliantly displayed in this lovely trio for strings. Highly recommended.

Dvorak's beautiful Terzetto, composed in 1887 at the very height of his career, is one of only two works using the combination of 2 violins and viola. His masterful scoring for strings, so evident in his symphonies and other works, is brilliantly displayed in this lovely trio for strings. Highly recommended.

These three pieces explore diverse corners of the Baroque and early Classical repertoire, from Telemanns Baroque Suite in A minor to the famously magical scene from Glucks Classical opera Orfeo ed Euridice (Orpheus); and Pergolesis Baroque-era Concerto in G major. A must!

Bach's Suite No. 2 is a large-scale Baroque piece in eight movements based on different dance forms. It remains one of the great Baroque works for flute. A must for the repertory of all serious flutists.

The legendary Hal McKusick continues as your partner in this second volume of original student jazz duets from composers Farnsworth and Minor. You play either part!