Chamber Music Catalogue
An online catalogue giving instrumentation and approximate performance durations
mainly for the benefit of concert promoters
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Keys
Major keys are indicated in upper case. Minor keys are indicated in lower case.
“b” after the key letter indicates “flat”. # after the key letter indicates “sharp”.
Instrumentation
Vn = Violin, Va = Viola, Vc = Cello, Db = Double Bass, Pf = Piano, G = Guitar
Cl = Clarinet, Fl = Flute, Ob = Oboe, Bsn = Bassoon, EngHn = Cor Anglais
Hp = Harp, Hn = Horn, Tp = Trumpet, Tb = Trombone, Tu = Tuba
Cont = basso continuo, Clav = keyboard
Sax = Saxophone (S=soprano A=alto T=Tenor B=baritone)
Durations
The durations of works can vary by 10 percent or more, depending on interpretation and observance of repeats, but more typically, variations are of the order of 2 or 3 percent. Durations, where shown, are mainly taken from recordings. Due allowance should be made for the intervals between movements in live performances.
Promoters of solo piano recitals may find Pianopedia helpful.