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Schubert - Octet

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Catalogue numberBIS-2597 SACD
Release date2021-10-01
Discs1
Orig. sample rate192000Hz
Total time61:52

Formed in 2020, Wigmore Soloists is a chamber ensemble made up of a roster of outstanding musicians, led by Isabelle van Keulen and Michael Collins. An associate ensemble of the iconic London concert venue Wigmore Hall, it is the first one to be given the honour of using the name. The core line-up of string quintet, wind quintet and piano makes it possible to perform a wide and varied repertoire, and for its first recording the ensemble has chosen one of the larger works in the chamber music literature, in terms of duration as well as the forces involved.

Franz Schubert modelled his Octet in F major on Beethoven’s Septet, a work which during the 24 years since its composition had proven extremely popular in Vienna. Schubert therefore copied Beethoven’s instrumentation (with the addition of a second violin) as well as his general plan of six movements. The Octet is however almost half as long again as the Septet, perhaps a consequence of Schubert wanting to ‘pave the way towards a grand symphony’ by writing it. Like Beethoven – and Mozart in his serenades – Schubert strikes a perfect balance between entertainment and sophistication, while also including plenty of opportunities for the players – especially the first violinist and clarinettist – to show off their virtuosity.
 
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  Composer: Schubert, Franz
  Octet in F major, D803 60:52
01 I. Adagio - Allegro - Più allegro 14:37 $ 3.51 USD
02 II. Adagio 11:17 $ 2.71 USD
03 III. Allegro vivace - Trio 06:20 $ 1.52 USD
04 IV. Andante - Variations I-VII 11:50 $ 2.84 USD
05 V. Menuetto 07:25 $ 1.78 USD
06 VI. Andante molto - Allegro - Andante molto - Allegro molto 09:23 $ 2.25 USD
 
  Album total 61:52
ComposerSchubert, Franz
EnsembleWigmore Soloists
ViolinIsabelle van Keulen
Marquise Gilmore, Benjamin
ViolaRidout, Timothy
CelloBlaumane, Kristina
Double bassGibbs, Tim
ClarinetCollins, Michael
BassoonO'Neill, Robin
HornMenéndez Escribano, Alberto

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