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I think the original request was for 'essential' chamberworks of the 20th
century, and I think by now that request has pretty much been fulfilled.
So, I will just add a few non-essential items that I particularly enjoy
and you might want to give them a try sometime.
Gorecki's 1st & 2nd string quartets. I'm not a major Gorecki fan, but I
love these very sparse and chilling quartets. The version I have is played
with great technical finesse and a lot of attitude by the Kronos Quartet.
Robert Simpson's Horn Trio and Horn Quartet. I'm a sucker for horns.
Schnittke's Piano Quintet. Actually, it's a live performance of this that
I remember so well that just left me spellbound as the piano plinked away
into nothingness.
Rochberg's 3 piano trios. I've only listened to this CD once and I can't
remember why I liked them so well. I just remember I did.
Bloch's 1st and 2nd piano quintets. I especially recommend these for those
sensitive souls who get so upset by 20th century music and fear that it
portends the end of civilization. These are simply beautiful....with a
modern edge.
John Parker
Tucson, Arizona
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