StringOctet

Mendelssohn’s String Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20: When Musical Conversation Grows

What happens when more voices join a conversation?There is more to hear and more to respond to. An idea may pass from one person to another, while several conversations briefly overlap. The challenge is not simply to speak clearly, but to remain attentive to the whole.Felix Mendelssohn’s (1809–1847) String Octet...