Wind Octet in E-flat major, Op. 103 (Beethoven, Ludwig van)

Title Wind Octet in E-flat major
Alternative title Parthia dans un concert, Grand Octuor, Oktett Es dur, für Blasinstrumente
Creators Ludwig van Beethoven, composer
Opus Op.103
Instrumentation 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons and 2 horns
Number of movements 4
Keys E flat major
Composed 1792
First published 1830
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Average duration (sec) 1200
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Composition types Octets, Partitas
Period Classical
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Sections

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Metronome Key Measures
Allegro — E flat major —
Andante — B flat major —
Minuet - Trio — E flat major —
Finale. Presto — E flat major —

Arrangements

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Scores

Details Section Type Publisher Date File (click to view)
View Complete — Manuscript 1792 Complete Score
View Complete — Breitkopf und Härtel — Complete Score
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View Complete parts Artaria 1830 Incomplete Parts
View Complete parts Breitkopf und Härtel — Complete Parts
Oboe 1
Oboe 2
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2
Horn 1
Horn 2
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
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Recordings/Performances

DetailsPerformersFiles (click to listen)
View assisted by Paul Margelli, oboe
Mark Wardlaw, clarinet
Rodger Burnett, horn
Francine Floyd, bassoon
1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto
4. Presto


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