Octet in E-flat major, op. 20 / String Quintet in B-flat major, op. 87
Album by Felix Mendelssohn
The Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20 and the String Quintet in B-flat major, Op. 87 are chamber works by Felix Mendelssohn, composed in 1825 and 1845 respectively. The Octet employs an expanded chamber ensemble with energetic contrapuntal writing and orchestral colours that reflect Mendelssohn's youthful inventiveness, while the later Quintet uses a more intimate string texture, refined harmonic language and formal clarity indicative of his mature chamber style.
First released: 1991
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- 1.Octet in E-flat major, op. 20: I. Allegro moderato ma con fuoco14:06
- 2.Octet in E-flat major, op. 20: II. Andante7:23
- 3.Octet in E-flat major, op. 20: III. Scherzo - Allegro leggierissimo4:24
- 4.Octet in E-flat major, op. 20: IV. Presto6:12
- 5.Quintet no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 87: I. Allegro vivace9:50
- 6.Quintet no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 87: II. Andante scherzando4:30
- 7.Quintet no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 87: III. Adagio e lento9:42
- 8.Quintet no. 2 in B-flat major, op. 87: IV. Allegro molto vivace6:17
