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Father of the String Quartet

Haydn — 68 String Quartets That Invented a Genre

Haydn didn't just write string quartets — he created the form. From the early divertimenti of Op. 1 to the extraordinary late quartets of Op. 76 and Op. 77, he established the vocabulary that every subsequent composer inherited. The Emperor Quartet, the Sunrise, the Lark — these works defined what four string players could achieve. Bärenreiter's critical edition of the complete quartets is the definitive text. 693 editions.

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The Late Quartets

Beethoven — Chamber Music as Philosophy

Sixteen string quartets that trace the arc of Western music itself. The early quartets of Op. 18 are Haydn's heir; the middle-period Razumovsky quartets explode with dramatic ambition; the late quartets — Op. 127 through the Große Fuge — are among the most profound music ever written. Add the piano trios, violin sonatas (the Kreutzer, the Spring), and cello sonatas, and Beethoven's chamber output rivals his symphonies. 724 editions.

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Featured Composer

Schubert — The Lyric Heart of Chamber Music

The Trout Quintet. Death and the Maiden. The String Quintet in C major — possibly the greatest piece of chamber music ever written. Schubert poured his most intimate and devastating music into chamber works. The late quartets, the Arpeggione Sonata, the piano trios — every piece sings with a melodic genius unmatched in the literature. 565 editions.

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Dvořák — Folk Melody in the Drawing Room

The American Quartet is one of the most beloved chamber works in the repertoire — written in three days during Dvořák's time in Iowa, it pulses with pentatonic melodies and rhythmic vitality. But his fourteen string quartets, four piano trios (the Dumky Trio alone is extraordinary), piano quintets, and string sextets form a chamber catalog that rivals Brahms. 280 editions.

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Bach — The Foundation of Solo & Duo Repertoire

The Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin. The Cello Suites. The Flute Sonatas. The Viola da Gamba Sonatas. Bach's chamber music is the bedrock of every string and wind player's education and concert life. These works set the standard for what a single instrument — or two — could achieve. Bärenreiter's Bach Neue Ausgabe is the definitive critical edition. 2719 editions.

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Quartets

The cornerstone of chamber music — string quartets, piano quartets, and mixed quartets from every era.

Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor op. 15 N 48 / Piano Q...

$525.00

String Quartets II by Martinu, Bohuslav

$448.75

String Quartets and String Quintet by Saint-Saëns, C...

$423.75

String Quartet with Orchestra H 207 / Sinfonia Conce...

$393.75

Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello in D minor op...

$378.75

String Quartets II by Schubert, Franz

$342.50

String Quartets III by Schubert, Franz

$332.50

Piano Quartet and Piano Quintets by Berwald, Franz

$320.00

Quartette und Quintette mit Klavier und mit Glasharm...

$238.75

String Quartets by Berwald, Franz

$175.00

Quartette mit einem Blasinstrument by Mozart, Wolfga...

$130.00

String Quartet No. 2 “Reigen seliger Geister” | Lach...

$104.00

String Quartet No. 2 “Reigen seliger Geister” | Lach...

$104.00

Quartett für Schlagzeuger (1995) by Furrer, Beat

$97.50

String Quartet III | Dittrich, Paul-Heinz

$96.00

String Quartet No. 1 in four Movements (1976) by Str...

$87.50

String Quartet No. 3 “Grido” | Lachenmann, Helmut

$83.57

Piano Quartet (2005–2008) by Trojahn, Manfred

$82.50

String Quartet II | Dittrich, Paul-Heinz

$80.04

String Quartet | Sievers, Rainer

$80.04

The Ten Celebrated String Quartets K. 387, 421, 458,...

$80.00

V. String Quartet (2018) by Trojahn, Manfred

$80.00

Complete String Quartets – Breitkopf Originals | Bee...

$76.51

Complete String Quartets – Breitkopf Originals | Bee...

$76.51

String Quartet No. 2 in D minor Op. 26 K 225 | Buson...

$76.51

String Quartet | Kyburz, Hanspeter

$75.33

Piano Quartet | Ospald, Klaus

$75.33

Adagio, Intermezzo and Finale for Flute, Clarinet, H...

$75.00

Nouveaux Quatuors en Six Suites II for Flute, Violin...

$73.75
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Trios

Piano trios, string trios, and mixed trios — the most intimate of ensemble forms.

Chamber Duets and Chamber Trios by Handel, George Fr...

$422.50

Trio for Piano, Violin and Violoncello in D minor op...

$378.75

Piano Trios by Berwald, Franz

$346.25

Duos und Trios für Streicher und Bläser by Mozart, W...

$226.25

String Trios by Schubert, Franz

$123.75

2nd Piano Trio “Terra fluida” | Staud, Johannes Maria

$108.24

Trio d'anches für Oboe, Klarinette und Fagott (1979/...

$106.25

Trio für Klarinette, Violoncello und Harfe "Phoenix"...

$87.50

String Trio | Birkenkötter, Jörg

$80.04

Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Piano (1986) by Str...

$73.75

Trio in Eb major Op. 12 No. 1 | Potter, Cipriani

$70.50

Trios for Pianoforte, Violin and Violoncello op. 1 b...

$65.00

Trio (1946) by Bialas, Günter

$65.00

Trio in Bb major Op. 274 | Reinecke, Carl

$63.44

Piano Trios by Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

$62.44

Trio fluido | Lachenmann, Helmut

$62.38

Trio für Violine, Violoncello und Klavier (1985) by ...

$60.00

String Trio (Serenade) Op. 1 | Rozsa, Miklos

$57.67

Dreißig Spielstücke / Orgelsonate (Trio) op. 18, 1+2...

$57.44

Trio (1941) F-Dur op. 49 by Raphael, Günter

$55.91

Trio für Klavier, Violine und Violoncello B-Dur op. ...

$55.62

String trio for Violin, Viola and Violoncello op. 75...

$54.94

Trio 3 (1975/1977) by Hufschmidt, Wolfgang

$53.75

Trios for Pianoforte, Violin and Violoncello op. 70 ...

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Trio in D minor Op. 49 MWV Q 29 | Mendelssohn Bartho...

$53.55

Trio for Pianoforte, Violin and Violoncello op. 97 b...

$52.44

Trio in D major “Korpo-Trio” JS 209 | Sibelius, Jean

$51.20

Trio in A minor “Havträsk-Trio” JS 207 | Sibelius, Jean

$51.20

TRIO: In Space Enlaced | Mason, Christian

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Bärenreiter

The gold standard for chamber music editions. Complete critical editions of Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, and Dvořák quartets, trios, and sonatas.

Breitkopf & Härtel

Over 300 years of publishing authority. Comprehensive chamber music catalog including Brahms, Schumann, Mendelssohn, and the Beethoven 2027 critical edition.

Duets

Music for two instruments — violin duets, flute duets, and mixed combinations for teaching and performance.

Works for Piano Duet, Volume 1 by Schubert, Franz

$456.25

Chamber Duets and Chamber Trios by Handel, George Fr...

$422.50

Works for Piano Duet, Volume 3 by Schubert, Franz

$361.25

Works for Piano Duet, Volume 5: Overtures by Schuber...

$248.75

Duos und Trios für Streicher und Bläser by Mozart, W...

$226.25

Duos by Berwald, Franz

$185.00

Cantates pour voix de basse et en duo, Airs by Ramea...

$73.75

Duo concertant (1937) by Martinu, Bohuslav

$68.75

13 Duets | Quantz, Johann Joachim

$62.38

Works for Piano Duet (Four Hands-One Piano), Volume ...

$55.62

Duet for Oboe and English Horn (2017) by Kelterborn,...

$51.88

Complete Spanish Songs and Duets | Viardot-Garcia, P...

$51.67

Works for Piano Duet by Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

$48.69

Duo Op. 7 | Rozsa, Miklos

$48.14

Sechs Duos für Klarinette in B und Violoncello (1995...

$47.50

10 Duos for Baritone and Piano (2012) by Kelterborn,...

$46.88

Duet for Viola and Guitar (2018) by Kelterborn, Rudolf

$44.94

Chambers Duets for Soprano, Alto and Basso continuo ...

$44.94

Duo concertant for Two Violins and Orchestra (1937) ...

$44.94

Duo concertante Werk 19 | David, Johann Nepomuk

$44.73

Duo Op. 8 | Rozsa, Miklos

$44.73

Duets, Trios and Ensemble Scenes from Handel's Opera...

$44.38

Grand Duo Concertant in B flat major Op. 34 | Mosche...

$43.43

Selected Duets for Soprano and Alto | Bach, Johann S...

$43.43

10 Duos for Female Voice and Piano (2012) by Kelterb...

$43.12

Duo for Violoncello and Percussion (1973) by Terzaki...

$38.75

Selected Duets for Soprano and Alto | Bach, Johann S...

$38.25

From the Bohemian Forest for Piano Duet op. 68 by Dv...

$35.62

36 Duos for 2 Violins from the Violin Tutor | Spohr,...

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Quintets

String quintets, piano quintets, wind quintets, and the clarinet quintet — expanded forces, expanded color.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a score and parts in chamber music?
A score shows all parts on one page — useful for study and rehearsal. Parts are individual pages for each player. Many chamber editions include both: a score and a set of parts. Some publishers (like Bärenreiter) sell these separately; others bundle them.
What does 'urtext' mean for chamber music?
Urtext ("original text") editions present the composer's intentions from autograph manuscripts and scholarly sources. Unlike heavily edited versions with an editor's bowings and fingerings, urtext clearly separates the composer's notation from editorial suggestions. For serious performance and competition, urtext is the standard.
Which publisher is best for string quartets?
Bärenreiter publishes the definitive critical editions of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Dvořák quartets. Breitkopf & Härtel excels with Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. Both are authoritative urtext publishers — the choice depends on the specific composer and work.
Do you sell individual parts separately?
Many editions are available as complete sets (score + parts) or as individual parts. Browse the specific collection or email info@themusiciansclub.net for specific parts from specific editions.
What's a piano trio vs. a string trio?
A piano trio is violin, cello, and piano — the most common trio combination (Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák, Mendelssohn). A string trio is violin, viola, and cello — rarer but with masterpieces from Mozart, Beethoven, and Dohnányi.
What chamber music is good for students?
Haydn's early quartets (Op. 1, Op. 2), Mozart's early quartets (K. 155–160), and Beethoven's Op. 18 quartets are excellent starting points. For piano trios, Haydn's London Trios are accessible. Many Bärenreiter performance editions include fingerings and bowings to assist less experienced players.
Can I order in bulk for my conservatory or university?
We serve conservatories, university chamber programs, and music festivals worldwide. Email info@themusiciansclub.net for volume pricing, institutional invoicing, and custom orders.