Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: January 31, 1797, Vienna Died: November 19, 1828, Vienna (age 31)
Octet in F major, Op. 166, D. 803
(for 2 violins, viola, cello, bass, clarinet, bassoon and horn)
| 13:48 | I. | Adagio - Allegro | |
| 11:42 | II. | Adagio | |
| 6:14 | III. | Allegro vivace - Trio | |
| 12:17 | IV. | Andante con variazioni | |
| 7:45 | V. | Menuetto. Allegro | |
| 9:34 | VI. | Andante molto - Allegro |
Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
Composed:
1824 (age 26-27)
Published:
1851
8 recordings,
33 videos
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15:36
Berlin Philharmonic Octet
I.
Adagio - Allegro
10:47
Berlin Philharmonic Octet
II.
Adagio
6:13
Berlin Philharmonic Octet
III.
Allegro vivace - Trio
12:29
Berlin Philharmonic Octet
IV.
Andante con variazioni
10:04
Berlin Philharmonic Octet
V.
Menuetto. Allegro
7:38
Berlin Philharmonic Octet
VI.
Andante molto - Allegro
15:34
Schweizer Oktett
I.
Adagio - Allegro
12:25
Schweizer Oktett
II.
Adagio
6:42
Schweizer Oktett
III.
Allegro vivace - Trio
13:07
Schweizer Oktett
IV.
Andante con variazioni
7:02
Schweizer Oktett
V.
Menuetto. Allegro
11:04
Schweizer Oktett
VI.
Andante molto - Allegro
10:52
Budapest Schubert Ensemble
I.
Adagio - Allegro
11:20
Budapest Schubert Ensemble
II.
Adagio
6:10
Budapest Schubert Ensemble
III.
Allegro vivace - Trio
11:47
Budapest Schubert Ensemble
IV.
Andante con variazioni
7:17
Budapest Schubert Ensemble
V.
Menuetto. Allegro
9:43
Budapest Schubert Ensemble
VI.
Andante molto - Allegro
11:58
David Oistrakh, et. al.
I.
Adagio - Allegro
12:41
David Oistrakh, et. al.
II.
Adagio
6:02
David Oistrakh, et. al.
III.
Allegro vivace - Trio
12:23
David Oistrakh, et. al.
IV.
Andante con variazioni
7:36
David Oistrakh, et. al.
V.
Menuetto. Allegro
9:36
David Oistrakh, et. al.
VI.
Andante molto - Allegro
15:02
Scharoun Ensemble
I.
Adagio - Allegro
11:19
Scharoun Ensemble
II.
Adagio
6:11
Scharoun Ensemble
III.
Allegro vivace - Trio
11:40
Scharoun Ensemble
IV.
Andante con variazioni
7:46
Scharoun Ensemble
V.
Menuetto. Allegro
9:40
Scharoun Ensemble
VI.
Andante molto - Allegro
53:06
Wiener Oktett
62:52
Quatuor Ysaÿe, et. al.
66:14
Janine Jansen and friends
Related Composers
Johann Hummel (1778-1837)
Friend/Colleague
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: November 14, 1778, Pressburg (now Bratislava) Died: October 17, 1837, Weimar (age 58)
glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.
- molto [It]—very much
- octet, octett [G], octuor [F]—an ensemble (work) of (for) 8 instruments
- opus [L], opera[pl], Op., Opp, WoO, Op. posth—work, as in a work of art. For unique identification, publishers/composers often assign an "opus number", abbreviated as "Op." (e.g. Op. 1). A range of works by opus number, uses the plural "opp." (e.g. "Opp. 1-3"). A single opus number may refer to a collection of works (e.g. a set of quartets) giving rise to designations like "Op. 1, No. 4". For misc. works without opus numbers, "WoO" is often used (e.g."Without Opus"). Posthumously assigned numbers may use "Op. posth". Opus numbers may not precisely reflect chronology (publication vs. composition), can be erroneous, sparse or duplicative. Thus, the works of some historically important composers may use separate catalog numbers (e.g. Bach, Haydn, Schubert). See wiki
- tema con variazioni, con variazioni, Tema e variazioni, theme and variations, Thema mit Variationen [G], Thème varié [F]—a common movement form featuring an initial theme followed by a series of variations on that theme, each of which adjusts any number of parameters to achieve variety, e.g. tempo, rhythm, key, instrumentation, etc.A challenge to the composers ingenuity and a delight for the listener
- trio (2)—The middle section of three-part (ternary) forms such as the minuet and scherzo yielding the structure: Minuet - Trio - Minuet (repeat). The trio often brings contrast by change of key, tempo, mood or texture i.e. a shift in instrumental scoring.
- vivace—brisk, lively tempo faster than allegro