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Octet, Opus 103

by Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wind Octet in E Flat, Op. 103

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

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Wind Octet in E Flat, Op.103 is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s earliest works for winds. Written in 1792, it has become a standard in the repertoire. Composers began writing for wind instruments in pairs in the orchestra during the Classical period. The string section of the orchestra was treated as the dominant section, while the wind instruments helped create harmony, a role previously provided by a keyboard instrument. Thus, Harmoniemusik became the term that described the wind ensembles of the day. While these ensembles began as sextets, they eventually consisted of eight players: pairs of oboes, clarinets, horns, and bassoons. This instrumentation became a popular form of social entertainment, often played during dinner, or outdoors. The wind octet was also common in some military bands. Composers such as Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert all wrote for the wind octet.

In the first movement of Op. 103, the oboe begins with a recurring melodic gesture that is passed around the ensemble. The movement also features virtuosic passages in the clarinet and horn.

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released August 31, 2012

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