Isabelle Faust - Schubert: Oktett (2018) [Hi-Res]

A mysterious beauty: In response to a commission from Count Troyer, who wanted a work closely modelled on Beethoven’s famous Septet op.20, Schubert – despite his fervent admiration for the older composer – resolutely struck out on his own by delivering an . . . Octet. While the enlarged forces opened his path towards symphonic writing, examination of the form and expression reveals a much more accomplished and personal composition than has generally been recognised by commentators. Isabelle Faust and her partners, enthralled by what is an exceptional work in every respect, offer us a new interpretation of it on period instruments.

Isabelle Faust, Violine
Anne Katherine Schreiber, Violine
Danusha Waskiewicz, Viola
Kristin von der Goltz, Cello
James Munro, Kontrabass
Lorenzo Coppola, Klarinette
Javier Zafra, Bassoon
Teunis van der Zwart, Horn