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Mendelssohn: Octet in E flat (Op. 20)

By the age of 16 Felix Mendelssohn had proved himself a master of composing for strings. Stephen Johnson explores the ever-popular Octet in E flat Op.20 which dates from this golden period of the composer's career. Specially recorded musical excerpts are played by the Kramer Octet.

45 minutes

Last on

Sun 2 Dec 2001 17:00

Music Played

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Octet in E flat (Op. 20)

    Performers: Kramer Octet

Broadcast

  • Sun 2 Dec 2001 17:00