In the vast répertoire of chamber music the following works for unusual combinations of instruments may be mentioned, although some of them are obviously more musical curiosities than works of art:—
Octett, op. 32, by Liadoff (1855), a Russian composer, for piccolo, two flutes, three clarinets, harp, and campanelli (bells).
Septett, op. 24, in D, by Vincent d’Indy (1851), a somewhat distinguished French musician, for trumpet, two flutes, and string quartett.
Septett, op. 67, by Saint-Saëns, for trumpet, strings, and piano.
Trio (humorous) by Latann, for piccolo, guitar, and trombone.
Theme and Variations by Kroepsch, for tin whistle and piano.
Mozart, Haydn, Hummel, Reicha, Quantz, and others have written for unusual combinations of instruments, as the list of their works will show, but only a few of these have much artistic value.
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