Serenades For Flute (violin) Violin And Viola Op 77a And Op 141a

ôIt is quite clear to me what is missing from todayÆs music: a Mozart!ö With his trios which he consciously kept in a classical manner, Reger hoped to prove the contrary to the ôignorant peopleö, who for their part accused him of ôa lack of feelingö and being too ôcomplicatedö. The instrumentation for his serenades op. 77a and 141a is rather distinctive: he omits the lower registers, opting for the bright tones of the flute, violin and viola to outline joyful musical figures and catchy melodies. RegerÆs own style cannot however be mistaken. These two serenades, which are technically not overly demanding, are not only suited for concert performances but also offer a welcome change for those engaging in spontaneous chamber music.