Midsummer’s Music: The Majesty of Schubert’s Octet

The Majesty of Schubert’s Octet

Schubert’s Octet was inspired by Beethoven’s Septet, which was immensely popular. Schubert adds a second violin to the ensemble. It is his chamber music answer to the Great C-Major Symphony—a masterpiece of immense proportions. Gernot Wolfgang joins us to introduce his “Impressions,” which are suggestive of imaginary paintings, “Carnival of Venice,” “Dream,” and “Country Road.” Wolfgang, a Grammy-nominated composer, also uses the same instrumentation – clarinet, bassoon, horn, violins, viola, cello, and bass – as the Beethoven Septet in his energetic, novel, and delightful addition to this illustrious repertoire.

Impressions (2002) – Gernot Wolfgang

Octet in F Major, D. 803 – Franz Schubert

LOCATIONS:

August 28, 7:00pm, Björklunden, 7590 Boynton Ln., Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

August 29, 7:00pm, MUSE, 330 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

August 30, 3:00pm, The Clearing Folk School Schoolhouse, 12103 Garrett Bay Rd., Ellison Bay, WI 54210

August 31, 4:00pm, Kress Pavilion 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, WI 54209

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