Octet (Beethoven)

The Octet in E-flat major by Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 103, is a work for two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, and two horns. Despite its high opus number, it was written in 1792/1793, during Beethoven's early period. Beethoven reworked and expanded the Octet in 1795 as his first String Quintet, Op. 4.[1]
Octet Op. 103
1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto
4. Presto
Performed by the Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet with other artists in 1981 at Meany Hall
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Structure

The work contains four movements:

  1. Allegro
  2. Andante
  3. Menuetto
  4. Presto

References

  1. ↑ "Beethoven: String Quintets, Opp. 29 & 4". Hyperion Records. Retrieved 22 April 2009.

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