A mysterious beauty
In response to a commission from Count Troyer, who wanted a work closely modelled on Beethoven's famous Septet op.20, Schubert – despite his fervent admiration for the older composer – resolutely struck out on his own by delivering an . . . Octet. While the enlarged forces opened his path towards symphonic writing, examination of the form and expression reveals a much more accomplished and personal composition than has generally been recognised by commentators. Isabelle Faust and her partners, enthralled by what is an exceptional work in every respect, offer us a new interpretation of it on period instruments.
FRANZ SCHUBERT (1797-1828)
Oktett D. 803
for clarinet, horn, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, cello and double bass
F major / Fa majeur / F-Dur
1 | I. Adagio. Allegro 15'09
2 | II. Adagio 11'24
3 | III. Allegro vivace - Trio 5'51
4 | IV. Andante - Var. I-VII 12'10
5 | V. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio 7'16
6 | VI. Andante molto - Allegro - Andante molto - Allegro molto 9'05
Fünf Menuette mit sechs Trios D. 89
Arrangement for octet by Oscar Strasnoy
7 | No. 3 5'21
8 | No. 5 3'50 |
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