Octet

Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Amati Chamber Ensemble

The Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20, is a chamber composition by Felix Mendelssohn, completed in 1825. Scored for a double string quartet (four violins, two violas and two cellos), it blends Classical forms with early Romantic harmonic language, features intricate counterpoint and richly textured string writing, and occupies a pivotal place in Mendelssohn's early career with lasting influence on chamber music practice.

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  1. 1.
    Piano Sextet in D major op. 110: I. Allegro vivace
    12:53
  2. 2.
    Piano Sextet in D major op. 110: II. Adagio
    4:56
  3. 3.
    Piano Sextet in D major op. 110: III. Menuetto
    3:10
  4. 4.
    Piano Sextet in D major op. 110: IV. Allegro vivace
    10:57
  5. 5.
    String Octet in E-flat major op. 20: I. Allegro moderato ma con fuoco
    14:09
  6. 6.
    String Octet in E-flat major op. 20: II. Andante
    7:13
  7. 7.
    String Octet in E-flat major op. 20: III. Scherzo. Allegro leggierissimo
    4:30
  8. 8.
    String Octet in E-flat major op. 20: IV. Presto
    6:22

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