Schubert: Octet in F major, D803

Consistently compelling … the poetry, refinement and superb sense of the long singing line are as impressive as ever in The Gaudier Ensemble’s new recording — BBC Music Magazine More…

Release Date: 4th Nov 2013
Catalogue No: CDH55460
Label: Helios
Length: 59 minutes

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Schubert: Octet in F major, D803

Work length59:43

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The Gaudier Ensemble

I. Adagio – Allegro

Track length15:07

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II. Adagio

Track length10:15

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III. Allegro vivace

Track length6:19

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IV. Andante

Track length11:27

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V. Menuetto: Allegretto

Track length6:20

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VI. Andante molto – Allegro

Track length10:15

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In 1824 it was suggested that Schubert should write a work similar to Beethoven’s Septet (also recorded by the Gaudiers for Hyperion). He subsequently approached the project with such enthusiasm and concentration that a friend wrote of him, ‘If you go and see him during the day he says “Hello. How are you?” and carries on working, whereupon you leave’. Schubert added a second violin to Beethoven’s scoring for clarinet, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello and double bass, but adhered to the Septet’s movement structure and key sequences almost entirely. However, the melody and beauty that infuse the Octet are quintessentially Schubert, and justify the work’s enduring popularity. Here are outstanding performances from an ensemble that draws together some of the most distinguished musicians in Europe.

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Consistently compelling … the poetry, refinement and superb sense of the long singing line are as impressive as ever in The Gaudier Ensemble’s new recording

This is music that pulls us in myriad of emotional directions and includes some mightily challenging writing. All of this is welcome meat and drink to the excellent Gaudier Ensemble, who play the work with an obviously deep affection

Glowing interpretations—a fine recording … this is a superb performance

This is an unusually thoughtful performance, tinged with a melancholy that certainly lies in the music but is also filled with delight

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