The performers chose an earlier version of Berwald's Septet Finale, which is longer, more dramatic, and more virtuosic, especially for the violin.
Critical Reception
Like many of Schubert's works, his Octet in F major was only recognized as a masterpiece after his death.
Recording & Production
This album is Anima Eterna Brugge's first single CD entirely dedicated to instrumental chamber music.
Historical Context
Franz Schubert and Franz Berwald, though contemporaries, never met during their lifetimes.
Instruments
The clarinet used by Lisa Shklyaver is a B clarinet by Euler from Frankfurt am Main, dating to around 1820.
Composition History
Both Schubert's Octet and Berwald's Septet are rooted in the tradition of popular 19th-century ensemble pieces for mixed winds and strings, with Beethoven's Septet in E-flat major being a famous example.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schubert stated that he intended his Octet in F major, D.803, to pave his way towards writing a great symphony.
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