Classic 100 Chamber Music Countdown
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khiemtranSchubert, Schubert, Schubert, Beethoven, Schubert. That was Australia's top five. The 'Trout' quintet came first, of course. Then came a Schubert string quintet (D596) and a piano trio (D897). Next came the highest Beethoven piece, the Archduke Trio. Ludwig must be sorely disappointed after dominating the lower ranks with his string quartets only to run out of steam at the apex. The "Death and the Maiden" came in at number five, followed by the Mozart Clarinet quintet. Borodin took out seventh spot with his only appearance in the top 100. Then came the Mendelssohn Octet, an impressive showing for a piece written so young. Then more Schubert. Then Dvorak's 'American' quartet. Disappointingly, Mozart's String Quintet in G minor, my vote for best chamber music piece of all time, came in only at 41.
I only managed to listen to part of the countdown, but it was surprisingly captivating. I thought a few days solid of complete chamber music pieces would start to grate a bit, but the music changed so often I didn't become tired of it. I've also found myself with a new appreciation for Shostakovich and Brahms.
The full list here.
I only managed to listen to part of the countdown, but it was surprisingly captivating. I thought a few days solid of complete chamber music pieces would start to grate a bit, but the music changed so often I didn't become tired of it. I've also found myself with a new appreciation for Shostakovich and Brahms.
The full list here.
