Credits:

Peter Schmidl

Description:

A legendary performance of Schuberts monumental work for wind and strings by leading Viennese musiciansincluding the Vienna String Quartet, Schmiedl, and Turkovichat the Musikverein. A live recording from the Brahms Hall of the Vienna Musikverein.Completed in Vienna in 1824, Schuberts Octet was composed with Beethovens Septet in mind; consequently, although there are some minor differences in the number of movements, their order, tonal relationships, and instrumentation, it bears a striking resemblance to Beethovens work. However, the music is brimming with Schuberts signature song-like quality, rich in romantic lyricism and joyqualities that elevate this work to a form of pure, refined chamber music unique to Schubert. It is the Viennese musicians, who know Schubert inside and out, who fully bring out these characteristics of the work and allow listeners to fully savor its charm. On this albu