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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 as the Beethoven Septet in his energetic, novel, and delightful addition to this illustrious repertoire.
Impressions (2002) – Gernot Wolfgang
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Octet in F Major, D. 803 – Franz Schubert
Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Alicia Lee, Clarinet • Judith Farmer, Bassoon • Fritz Foss, Horn • David Perry & Ann Palen, Violins • Sally Chisholm, Viola • Cole Randolph, Cello • Jeremy Attanaseo, Bass
Judith is sponsored by Robert & Carla Myerson. Fritz is sponsored by Michael Elkow. David is sponsored by the Nancy T. & David A. Borghesi Fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry and Mary Hauser & Jerry Randall. Sally is sponsored by the Nancy T. and David A. Borghesi Fund. Cole is sponsored by Arlene Johnson & Chris Weidenbacher.
This performance is sponsored by Michael Elkow.