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WHAT IS CHAMBER MUSIC? Some of historys greatest composers chose it as the medium in which to express their most profound and intimate musical thoughts. "Chamber music" is a subset of classical music; written for and performed by a small ensemble, with one performer on a part, usually without conductor. It is mostly for ensembles ranging from 2 to 8 instruments. Chamber music repertoire spans four centuries. It flourished in the 18th-19th centuries, with numerous works written in the Classical and Romantic eras for various common instrumental grouping including the string quartet, piano trio, and combinations of winds and/or strings. During the 20th and 21st centuries, there has been a continuation of Classical/Romantic tradition, but there is increased experimentation with unusual combinations of instruments; and chamber music continues to emerge in new compositional forms and more diverse styles. 1807 and Friends embraces a broad definition of chamber music, and it is committed to presenting a wide range of this full and rich repertoire. For more information, see "chamber music" at Wikipedia.org . Classical music ONLINE WEB BROADCASTS There are now many opportunities to hear classical and chamber music via the internet. Philadelphia region - PA/NJ/DE
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