In response to a commission from Count Troyer, who wanted a work
closely modelled on Beethoven’s famous Septet op.20, Schubert – despite
his fervent admiration for the older composer – resolutely struck out on
his own by delivering an . . . Octet. While the enlarged forces opened
his path towards symphonic writing, examination of the form and
expression reveals a much more accomplished and personal composition
than has generally been recognised by commentators. Isabelle Faust and her partners, enthralled by what is an exceptional work in every
respect, offer us a new interpretation of it on period instruments.
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