Carl Reinecke's Octet in B-flat major, Op. 216 is a composition for eight wind instruments composed around 1892.[1]
Background
The exact reason for the composition of the Octet is not known, though Hoover speculates that it may have been intended for the Société de Musique de Chambre pour Instruments à Vent founded by flutist Paul Taffanel.[2]
Instrumentation
The composition shares with the Lachner (Op. 156) and Gouvy (Op. 71) octets scoring for flute, oboe, 2 clarinets, 2 horns, and 2 bassoons.
Structure
The composition is in four movements:
- Allegro moderato
- Scherzo: Vivace
- Adagio ma non troppo
- Finale: Allegro molto e grazioso
A typical performance takes around 22 – 23 minutes.
References
- Notes
- Sources
- Hoover, Michael (2014-04-02). "Program Notes (4 April 2014)". Chicago Symphonic Winds. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
- Rentería, Lisa M. (2007). The Bassoon's Essential Role in the Evolution of the Wind Octet (PDF) (D. M. A). University of Arizona.
- Smith, Fenwick (2008). Carl Reinecke: Octet/Von der Wiege bis zum Grabe (From the Cradle to the Grave)/Sextet (CD). Naxos Records. 8.570777.
- Winther, Rodney (2004). An Annotated Guide to Wind Chamber Music. Alfred Music. ISBN 9781457449970.
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