Classical Sunday: Schubert’s Octet in F Major

Schubert’s uncommon gifts for music were evident from an early age, which was just as well because he died quite early at age 31.

Franz Schubert: Octet in F Major, D. 803 (1824)

Antje Weithaas, Violine
Alina Pogostkina, Violine
Veronika Hagen, Viola
Sol Gabetta, Cello
Robert Vizvari, Double Bass
Alejandro Núñez, Horn
Gustavo Núñez, Bassoon
Sabine Meyer, Clarinet

1. Adagio. Allegro 0:00
2. Adagio 12:00
3. Scherzo: Allegro vivace 24:10
4. Andante; 7 Variations 30:50
5. Menuetto: Allegretto. Trio 43:12
6. Andante. Allegro 50:24

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Franz Peter Schubert (1797 – 1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short lifetime, Schubert left behind a vast oeuvre, and today is ranked among the greatest composers of Western classical music.

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3 comments on “Classical Sunday: Schubert’s Octet in F Major”

Judith says:

February 9, 2020 at 6:24 am

Schubert was one of my earliest childhood favorites. I loved his works then and still do today. Oh, and today! Pinkas Zukerman at the symphony! He’ll be doing a Beethoven’s 3rd violin concerto, and it is going to be absolutely awesome! Have a wonderful Sunday. 🙂

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1. Anne says:
  
  February 9, 2020 at 7:50 am
  
  Oh great, Beethoven is always worth the trip. Enjoy! And thank you for stopping by again on this beautiful Sunday, Judith.
  
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  1. Judith says:
    
    February 9, 2020 at 10:14 am
    
    My pleasure!
    
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