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Operas
140 tracks
- Adriano in Siria, CW.G6 (opera seria in 3 acts)
6 tracks
- Alessandro nell'Indie, W.G3
3 tracks
- Amadis des Gaule (tragédie lyrique), W.G29
80 tracks
- Artaserse, CW.G1 (opera seria in 3 acts)
5 tracks
- Catone in Utica, W.G2
3 tracks
- Il tutore e la pupilla, W.G24
6 tracks
- La calamita de' cuori, W.G27
3 tracks
- La cascina, W.G26
4 tracks
- La clemenza di Scipione, CW.G10 (opera seria in 3 acts; incomplete)
5 tracks
- La Giula, W.G22B
3 tracks
- Lucio Silla, CW.G9ov (opera seria in 3 acts)
11 tracks
- Orfeo ed Euridice, arrangement by J.C. Bach of Gluck's opera as pasticcio (Naples version), CW.LG1
3 tracks
- Zanaida, Op.9, No.3, CW.G5ov/b (opera seria in 3 acts)
8 tracks
- Adriano in Siria, CW.G6 (opera seria in 3 acts)
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Keyboard Works
125 tracks
- Sonatas
121 tracks
- Sonata (Duetto) for keyboard, 4 hands in F, Op.18, No.6, CW A20 (T. 343/3)
9 tracks
- 6 Sonatas for Keyboard ('Welcker'), Op.17, CW A7-12 (T.341/1)
44 tracks
- 6 Sonatas, Op.5
54 tracks
- Sonata for keyboard in C-, Op.17, No.2, CW A8 (T. 341/3)
9 tracks
- Sonata (Duetto) in C for keyboard, 4 hands, Op.15, No.6, CW A18 (T. 340/6)
2 tracks
- Sonata in D, for piano Op.5, No.2, CW A2 (T.338/3)
3 tracks
- Sonata (Duetto) for keyboard, 4 hands in F, Op.18, No.6, CW A20 (T. 343/3)
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Other Keyboard Works
4 tracks
- Sonatas
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Orchestral Works
688 tracks
- Concertos
206 tracks
- Keyboard Concertos
135 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in A, Op.1, No.2, CW C50 (T.292/2)
5 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Bb ('The yellow haired laddie'), Op.13, No.4, CW C65 (T.296/2)
6 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Bb, CW C68 (T.298/1)
3 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Bb, Op.1, No.1, CW C49 (T.292/1)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Bb, Op.13, No.4, CW C65 (T.296/2)
7 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Bb, Op.7, No.4, CW C58 (T.293/3)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in C, Op.1, No.5, CW C53 (T.293/2)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in C, Op.13, No.1, CW C62 (T.295/1)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in C, Op.13, No.1
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in C, Op.7, No.1, CW C55 (T.293/4)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in D, Op.1, No.6, CW C54 (T.293/3)
4 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in D, Op.13, No.2, CW C63 (T.295/3)
9 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in D, Op.7, No.3, CW C57 (T.293/8)
4 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in D-, CW C70 (T.298/7)
3 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in E, CW C71 (T.298/11)
3 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Eb, CW C75 (T.290/1)
3 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Eb, Op.13, No.6, CW C67 (T.295/7)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Eb, Op.13, No.6
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Eb, Op.7, No.5, CW C59 (T.294/5)
12 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in Eb, Op.7, No.5
6 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in F, Op.1, No.3, CW C51 (T.292/3)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in F, Op.13, No.3, CW C64 (T.295/6)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in F, Op.13, No.3
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in F, Op.7, No.2, CW C56 (T.294/1)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in F-, CW C69 (T. 298/4)
9 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in F-, CW C73 (T.301/4; 'Berlin')
12 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in G, CW C72 (T.299/1)
3 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in G, Op.1, No.4, CW C52 (T.293/1)
3 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in G, Op.13, No.5, CW C66 (T.296/5)
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in G, Op.13, No.5
2 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in G, Op.7, No.6, CW C60ab (T.294/7) (2 versions)
6 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in G, Op.7, No.6
3 tracks
- Organ Concerto in Bb, Op.13, No.4, W. C65
1 track
- Organ Concerto in Eb, Op.13, No.6, W. C67
1 track
- Organ Concerto in F, Op.13, No.3, W. C64
1 track
- Piano Concerto in Eb ('Bailleux'), Op.14, CW C61 (T.301/1)
3 tracks
- Harpsichord Concerto in A, Op.1, No.2, CW C50 (T.292/2)
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Other Concertos
71 tracks
- Bassoon Concerto in Bb, CW 36/195
3 tracks
- Bassoon Concerto in Bb, CW C83 (T.288/1)
6 tracks
- Bassoon Concerto in Eb, CW 36/139
12 tracks
- Cello Concerto in C-, CW YC98 (spurious, by Henri Casadesus)
7 tracks
- Flute Concerto in D, CW C79 (T.286/7)
7 tracks
- Flute Concerto in G, CW C78
3 tracks
- Oboe Concerto in F, CW C80 (T.287/4)
12 tracks
- Oboe Concerto in F, CW C81 (T.290/7)
12 tracks
- Viola Concerto in Eb
6 tracks
- Viola Concerto in C-
3 tracks
- Bassoon Concerto in Bb, CW 36/195
- Keyboard Concertos
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Symphonie concertante
135 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Clarinets and Bassoon in Eb, W C41
6 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Flutes, 2 Violins and Cello in D, W C39
2 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins and Cello in C, W C36a
3 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins and Cello in G, W C32
3 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins in D, W C35
12 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Oboes, 2 Horns, and Cello in Eb, W C40
8 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins, Cello, and Orchestra in C, CW C36b (T.290/8)
2 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins, Cello, Flute, and Orchestra in E, CW C44 (T. 286/8)
9 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Violins, Oboe, and Orchestra in Eb, CW C33ab (T.284/6)
7 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for Flute, Oboe and Bassoon in Eb, W C37
2 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for Flute, Oboe, Violin and Cello in C
2 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Cello, and Orchestra in C, CW C43 (T.289/4)
3 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for Oboe and Bassoon in F, W C38
4 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for Oboe, Violin, Cello and Fortepiano in Bb, W C48
3 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra in A, CW C34
14 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for Oboe, Violin, Viola, Cello and Orchestra in G, CW C45 (T.286/4)
4 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante (Concerto) for 2 Violins and Orchestra in D, CW C35 (doubtful)
6 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Cello and Orchestra in G, CW C32 (T.284/1)
6 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for Oboe, Cello (or Bassoon) and Orchestra in Eb, CW C37 (T.290/4)
2 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for Piano, Oboe, Violin, Cello and Orchestra in Bb, CW C48 (T.289/7)
6 tracks
- Concerto for Oboe (or Flute), String orchestra and 2 Horns in F, CW C81 (T.290/7)
3 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Cello, 2 Flutes and Orchestra in D, CW C39 (T.290/2)
4 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Oboe and Orchestra in Eb, CW C33ab (T.284/6)
3 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Cello and Orchestra in Eb, CW C42 (T.288/4)
3 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in Bb, CW C46 (T.287/7)
3 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for Oboe, Cello (or Bassoon) and Orchestra in F, CW C38 (T.287/2)
2 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for Flute, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon, 2 Horns and Orchestra in Eb, CW C41 (T.290/9)
3 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for Violin, Cello and Orchestra in A, CW C34 (T.284/4)
2 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for 2 Violins, Cello and Orchestra in C, CW C36a (T.286/1)
3 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for 2 Oboes, 2 Horns, 2 Violins, 2 Violas, Cello and Orchestra in Eb, CW C40 (T.288/7)
2 tracks
- Symphonie Concertante for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Cello and Orchestra in C, CW C43 (T.289/4)
3 tracks
- Symphonie concertante for 2 Clarinets and Bassoon in Eb, W C41
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Symphonies
333 tracks
- Symphony for Double Orchestra in D, Op.18, No.3 (based on 'Overture to Endimione,' second version), CW G15ov/b (T.270/4)
9 tracks
- Symphony for Double Orchestra in E, Op.18, No.5, CW C28 (T.270/10)
25 tracks
- Symphony for Double Orchestra in Eb, Op.18, No.1, CW C26 (T.269/4)
19 tracks
- Symphony for Wind Instruments No.1 in Eb, CW BInc7 (T.285/3)
4 tracks
- Symphony for Wind Instruments No.2 in Bb, CW BInc8 (T.285/4)
4 tracks
- Symphony for Wind Instruments No.3 in Eb, CW BInc9 (T.285/5)
4 tracks
- Symphony for Wind Instruments No.4 in Bb, CW BInc10 (T.285/6)
4 tracks
- Symphony for Wind Instruments No.5 in Eb, CW BInc11 (T.285/7)
4 tracks
- Symphony for Wind Instruments No.6 in Bb, CW BInc12 (T.285/8)
4 tracks
- Symphony in Bb ('Hummel'), Op.9, No.1, CW C17b (T.268/3)
9 tracks
- Symphony in Bb, Op.3, No.4, CW C4a (T.263/2)
9 tracks
- Symphony in Bb, Op.6, No.4, CW C10 (T.265/1)
3 tracks
- Symphony in C, Op.3, No.2, CW C2a (T.262/4)
12 tracks
- Symphony in D ('Schmitt Op.18, No.1'), CW XC3 (T.271/6; anonymous compilation of opera overtures)
3 tracks
- Symphony in D (arrangement of overture to 'Amadis de Gaule'), Op.18, No.6, CW XC1 (T.271/3; spurious)
11 tracks
- Symphony in D, Op.18, No.4, CW C27 (T.270/7)
6 tracks
- Symphony in D, Op.3, No.1, CW C1a (T.262/4)
16 tracks
- Symphony in D, Op.6, No.2, CW C8 (T.264/4)
11 tracks
- Symphony in Eb, Op.3, No.3, CW C3a (T.262/7)
9 tracks
- Symphony in Eb, Op.6, No.3, CW C9 (T.264/7)
12 tracks
- Symphony in Eb, Op.6, No.5, CW C11 (T.264/1)
3 tracks
- Symphony in Eb, Op.9, No.2, CW C18b (T.268/6)
9 tracks
- Symphony in F, CW CInc4 (T. 279/7; attributed)
3 tracks
- Symphony in F, Op.3, No.5, CW C5a (T.263/5)
12 tracks
- Symphony in G ('Huberty'), Op.6, No.1, CW C6b (T.263/8)
7 tracks
- Symphony in G, Op.3, No.6, CW C6a (T.263/8)
9 tracks
- Symphony in G, Op.6, No.1, CW C7ab (T.264/1)
9 tracks
- Symphony in G-, Op.6, No.6, CW C12 (T.265/7)
28 tracks
- Symphony No.10 in Bb, Op.6, No.4, CW C10 (T. 265/1; 2 versions)
3 tracks
- Symphony No.13 in G ('Markordt'), Op.8, No.2, CW E13, (T.267/1)
3 tracks
- Symphony No.11 in Eb, Op.6, No.5, CW C11 (T.264/1)
3 tracks
- Symphony No.12 in G-, Op.6, No.6, CW C12 (T.265/7)
3 tracks
- Symphony No.14 in D ('Markordt'), Op.8, No.3 , CW E14, (T.267/4)
3 tracks
- Symphony No.15 in F ('Markordt'), Op.8, No.4 , CW E15, (T.267/7)
9 tracks
- Symphony No.16a in C, Venier No.46, CW C16a
3 tracks
- Symphony No.16b in C, CW C16b (T.276/3; alternate version of 16a)
3 tracks
- Symphony No.17a in Bb ('Sieber No.2'), CW C17a
3 tracks
- Symphony No.18a in Eb, CW C18a (from manuscript)
3 tracks
- Symphony No.19a (with 2 clarinets) in Eb, CW C19a (from manuscript)
3 tracks
- Symphony No.27 in D, Op.18, No.4, CW C27 (T.270/7)
6 tracks
- Symphony No.7 in G, Op.6, No.1, CW C7ab (T.264/1; 2 versions)
6 tracks
- Sinfonia No.1 in Eb, W.B7
4 tracks
- Sinfonia No.2 in Bb, W.B8
4 tracks
- Sinfona No.3 in Eb, W.B9
4 tracks
- Sinfonia No.4 in Bb, W.B10
4 tracks
- Sinfonia No.5 in Eb, W. B11
4 tracks
- Sinfonia No.6 in Bb, W.B12
4 tracks
- Symphony for Double Orchestra in D, Op.18, No.3 (based on 'Overture to Endimione,' second version), CW G15ov/b (T.270/4)
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Overtures
14 tracks
- Overture: Zanaida (II), opera overture ('Hummel'), Op.9, No.3, CW G5ov/b (T.269/1)
3 tracks
- Overture: Carattaco, opera overture, CW G7ov (T.275/6)
5 tracks
- Overture: Orione, o sai Diana vendicata, opera overture, CW G4ov (T.272/2; 2 versions)
3 tracks
- The Periodical Overture No.1 in D, W. G23b: Gli uccellatori
3 tracks
- Overture: Zanaida (II), opera overture ('Hummel'), Op.9, No.3, CW G5ov/b (T.269/1)
- Concertos
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Band Works
1 track
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Chamber Works
142 tracks
- Sontata for Guitar and Violin
3 tracks
- Flute Sonata in F, CW H597 (spurious)
3 tracks
- Quartet in Bb, for flute (or oboe/violin), violin, viola and cello, CW B60
4 tracks
- Quartet in Bb, for flute, violin, viola, and cello, Op.8, No.6, CW B56 (T. 307/2)
4 tracks
- Quartet in F, for flute, violin, viola, and cello, CW XB11
2 tracks
- Quartet in G, for 2 flutes, viola and cello, Op.19, No.3, CW B63 (T.308/4)
3 tracks
- Quartet in G, for keyboard, violin, and 2 cellos, CW B66 (T. 310/9; 'André Op.2')
2 tracks
- Quintet in C, for flute, oboe, violin, viola and continuo, op.11, no.1
3 tracks
- Quintet in D, for flute, oboe, violin, cello, and keyboard, Op.22, No.1, CW B76 (T. 304/6)
14 tracks
- Quintet in D, for flute, oboe, violin, viola and continuo, op.11, no.6
3 tracks
- Quintet in Eb, for flute (or violin), oboe (or violin), violin, viola, and cello, Op.11, No.4, CW B73 (T. 303/8)
2 tracks
- Quintet in F, for oboe, violin, viola, cello, and keyboard, Op.22, No.2, CW B77 (T. 310/1)
2 tracks
- Quintet in G, for flute (or violin), oboe (or violin), violin, viola, and cello, Op.11, No.2, CW B71 (T. 303/4)
2 tracks
- Sextet in C, for oboe, 2 horns, violin, cello and keyboard
9 tracks
- Trio in C, for flute, violin, and cello, CW YB47 (T. 317/2; spurious, by Joan or Josep Pla)
3 tracks
- Triosonata in C, for violin (or flute), cello, and harpsichord, Op.2, No.4, CW B46 (T. 313/7)
3 tracks
- Triosonata in G, for harpsichord, violin (or flute), and cello, Op.2, No.2, CW B44 (T. 313/3)
2 tracks
- Violin Sonata in A, Op.16, No.4, CW B13
4 tracks
- Violin Sonata in C, Op.16, No.3, CW B12
4 tracks
- Violin Sonata in D, Op.16, No.1, CW B10
8 tracks
- Violin Sonata in D, Op.16, No.5, CW B14
4 tracks
- Violin Sonata in F, Op.16, No.6, CW B15
4 tracks
- Violin Sonata in G, Op.16, No.2, CW B11
2 tracks
- Trio Sonata in Eb, Op.3, No.3, W. B32 (arr. piccolo trumpet, violin and cello)
3 tracks
- Flute Sonata in A, Op.2, No.5, B. 47b
2 tracks
- Violin Sonata in C, Op.2, No.4, W. B46
2 tracks
- Viola de Gamba Sonata in G, Op.10, No.3, W.B4
2 tracks
- Viola de Gamba Sonata in F, Op.10, No.5, W.B6
2 tracks
- Viola de Gamba Sonata in Bb, Op.10, No.1, W.B2
4 tracks
- Trio in C, for two flutes and bass
3 tracks
- Violin Sonata in D, Op.20 No.2
3 tracks
- Violin Sonata in C Op.10, No.2, CW B3 (T.322/3)
2 tracks
- Violin Sonata in A Op.10, No.4, CW B5 (T.322/7)
2 tracks
- Violin Sonata in D Op.10, No.6, CW B7 (T.323/1)
2 tracks
- Sonata in D, for keyboard and violin, CWB21 (T.332/7)
3 tracks
- Sonata in G, for keyboard and violin, CWB22 (T.332/10)
3 tracks
- Sonata in A, for keyboard and violin, CWB27
2 tracks
- Sonata in D, for keyboard and violin, CWB25 (T.333/9)
3 tracks
- Sonata in F, for keyboard and violin, CWB26 (T.333/12)
3 tracks
- Sonata in A, for keyboard and violin, CWB23 (T.333/3)
3 tracks
- Sonata in F, for keyboard and violin, CWB20 (T.332/4)
3 tracks
- Sonata in G, for keyboard and violin, CWB24 (T.333/6)
3 tracks
- Trio (Sonata) in A, for harpsichord, violin (or flute) and cello, Op.2, No.5, CWB47 (T.314/1)
2 tracks
- Sontata for Guitar and Violin
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Vocal Works
96 tracks
- Sacred Vocal Works
66 tracks
- Beatus vir, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E17
9 tracks
- Confitebor tibi Domine, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E16
9 tracks
- Dies irae for 4 Vocal Soloists and Double Chorus, W E12
14 tracks
- Domine ad adiuvandum, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E14
1 track
- Introit and Kyrie (from the 'Requiem Mass'), for Double Chorus and Orchestra, CW E11
3 tracks
- Laudate pueri, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E19
6 tracks
- Magnificat, for 4 solo voices, chorus and orchestra in C, CW E22
6 tracks
- Magnificat, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E22
5 tracks
- Tantum ergo, for 4 solo voices, chorus, and orchestra in G, CW E26
4 tracks
- Miserere (Psalm 50), for 4 solo voices, chorus and orchestra, CW E10 (T. 207/5)
9 tracks
- Beatus vir, for voice, chorus and orchestra, W E17
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Secular Vocal Works
30 tracks
- Cantata a 3 voci, W.G11, 'Birthday Cantata'
3 tracks
- Die Amerikanerin (cantata). for soprano and orchestra, HW18/3
8 tracks
- Gioas, re di Giuda (oratorio in 2 parts), CW D1 (T.225/3)
1 track
- Der Weise auf dem Lande, song for voice and continuo, CW H2
1 track
- Mezendore, song for voice and continuo, CW H1
1 track
- 4 Vauxhall Songs, for voice and orchestra, first collection, CW H24-27 (T.254/1)
4 tracks
- 4 Vauxhall Songs, for voice and orchestra, second collection, CW H28-31 (T.254/5)
4 tracks
- 4 Vauxhall Songs, for voice and orchestra, third collection, CW H33-36 (T.255/2)
4 tracks
- See the kind, indulgent gales, song for soprano and orchestra (Vauxhall Song), CW H37 (T.257/2)
1 track
- Oh how blest is the conditon, song for voice and orchestra (Vauxhall Songs 4/1), CW H38
1 track
- Hither turn thy wand'ring eyes, song for voice and orchestra (Vauxhall Songs 4/2), CW H39
1 track
- Endimione, W.G 15: 'Semplicetto, ancor non sai' (Diana)
1 track
- Cantata a 3 voci, W.G11, 'Birthday Cantata'
- Sacred Vocal Works
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Keyboard Works
2 tracks
- Sonatas
2 tracks
- Sonatas
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Orchestral Works
9 tracks
- Concertos
9 tracks
- Keyboard Concertos
3 tracks
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Other Concertos
6 tracks
- Keyboard Concertos
- Concertos
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