Septet in E Flat [Import]

Beethoven (Artist), Gaudier Ensemble (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 19, 1993)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Hyperion UK
• ASIN: B000002ZPY
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #565,555 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Septet In E Flat Major Op. 20: Adagio - allegro con brio

2. Septet In E Flat Major Op. 20: Adagio cantabile

3. Septet In E Flat Major Op. 20: Tempo di Minuetto

4. Septet In E Flat Major Op. 20: Tema con Variazioni: Andante

5. Septet In E Flat Major Op. 20: Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace

6. Septet In E Flat Major Op. 20: Andante con moto all Marcia - Presto

7. Sextet In E Flat Major Op. 81b: Allegro con brio

8. Sextet In E Flat Major Op. 81b: Adagio

9. Sextet In E Flat Major Op. 81b: Rondo: Allegro

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! Played with warmth and lyricism., May 6, 2000

By 

Mike Powers "mkp51" (Woolwich, ME USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Septet in E Flat (Audio CD)

This is a superior version of Beethoven's famous "Septet," Op. 20, and the lesser known "Sextet," Op. 81b. The Septet was composed around 1799, and was frequently played at concerts along with Beethoven's first symphony. It quickly became one of his most popular compositions -- so popular, in fact, that Beethoven actually came to dislike it! The Gaudier Ensemble plays both chamber pieces with warmth and lyricism, their enjoyment of the music being readily evident throughout the performances. Fast movements are vigorous and fresh, and slow movements are wonderfully poetic. My favorite movement is No. 2, (adagio cantabile,) with its expressive lyricism and plaintive sounding violin solo. The Sextet is equally beautiful. I highly recommend this CD!