String Octet in E‐flat major / String Quartet no. 3 in D major

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Auryn Quartet & Minguet Quartett

This album is a recording of chamber works by Felix Mendelssohn, representing compositions from 1825 and 1838. Musically it juxtaposes an early, exuberant octet marked by fleet, contrapuntal writing with a later, more introspective string quartet that balances classical forms and romantic expressiveness, illustrating distinct stages in Mendelssohn's development as a composer of chamber music.
First released: 15th January 2021

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    String Octet in E‐flat major, op. 20, MWV R 20: I. Allegro moderato con fuoco
    13:55
  2. 2.
    String Octet in E‐flat major, op. 20, MWV R 20: II. Andante
    7:00
  3. 3.
    String Octet in E‐flat major, op. 20, MWV R 20: III. Scherzo. Allegro leggierissimo
    4:23
  4. 4.
    String Octet in E‐flat major, op. 20, MWV R 20: IV. Presto
    6:00
  5. 5.
    String Quartet no. 3 in D major, op. 44 no. 1, MWV R 30: I. Molto allegro vivace
    8:38
  6. 6.
    String Quartet no. 3 in D major, op. 44 no. 1, MWV R 30: II. Menuetto. Un poco allegretto
    5:06
  7. 7.
    String Quartet no. 3 in D major, op. 44 no. 1, MWV R 30: III. Andante espressivo ma con moto
    5:47
  8. 8.
    String Quartet no. 3 in D major, op. 44 no. 1, MWV R 30: IV. Presto con brio
    6:18