Octet, op. 20 / Quintet, op. 87
Album by Felix Mendelssohn & Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Octet, Op. 20 and Quintet, Op. 87 are chamber works by Felix Mendelssohn, composed in 1825 and 1845 respectively. Both pieces exemplify early Romantic chamber music through their blend of classical formal clarity, lyrical melodies and contrapuntal textures, with the Octet showcasing youthful virtuosity and an orchestral approach to eight players while the later Quintet demonstrates Mendelssohn's more mature refinement of harmony and chamber writing.
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- 1.Octet in E-flat, op. 20: I. Allegro moderato, ma con fuoco13:56
- 2.Octet in E-flat, op. 20: II. Andante7:25
- 3.Octet in E-flat, op. 20: III. Scherzo (Allegro leggierissimo)4:24
- 4.Octet in E-flat, op. 20: IV. Presto6:24
- 5.Quintet in B-flat, op. 87: I. Allegro vivace10:37
- 6.Quintet in B-flat, op. 87: II. Adagio scherzando4:18
- 7.Quintet in B-flat, op. 87: III. Adagio e lento9:58
- 8.Quintet in B-flat, op. 87: IV. Allegro molto vivace6:06
