Albert Schweizer Oktett - Mysliveček: Three Wind Octets (1995)

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Title: Mysliveček: Three Wind Octets
Year Of Release: 1995
Label: cpo – 999 314-2
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue, log, artwork)
Total Time: 52:38
Total Size: 195 MB
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Tracklist:

01. Mysliveček - Octet No. 1 in E-flat major - I. Allegro maestoso (4:40)
02. Mysliveček - Octet No. 1 in E-flat major - II. Larghetto un poco sostenuto (4:26)
03. Mysliveček - Octet No. 1 in E-flat major - III. Tempo di menuetto (7:14)
04. Mysliveček - Octet No. 2 in E-flat major - I. Allegro spiritoso (3:31)
05. Mysliveček - Octet No. 2 in E-flat major - II. Largo sotto voce (3:55)
06. Mysliveček - Octet No. 2 in E-flat major - III. Rondo: Allegretto (2:29)
07. Mysliveček - Octet No. 3 in B-flat major - I. Allegro (4:17)
08. Mysliveček - Octet No. 3 in B-flat major - II. Larghetto un poco di molto (3:11)
09. Mysliveček - Octet No. 3 in B-flat major - III. Presto (1:17)
10. Haydn - Harmonie (Partita) in F major, Hob.II:F7 - I. Allegro moderato (5:04)
11. Haydn - Harmonie (Partita) in F major, Hob.II:F7 - II. Andante con variazione (6:25)
12. Haydn - Harmonie (Partita) in F major, Hob.II:F7 - III. Menuetto: Allegretto (3:48)
13. Haydn - Harmonie (Partita) in F major, Hob.II:F7 - IV. Finale: Allegro (2:27)

Myslivecek (1737-1781) was a Bohemian contemporary of Haydn. Some radio broadcasters have latched onto his music, and in fact it's ideal for radio, light, melodious, entertaining, and undemanding. Haydn's octet, although the work of a better composer, aims at the same entertainment level and, of course, reaches it unerringly. This ensemble is an expanded version of the Albert Schweitzer Quintet, which put us forever in its debt with its complete recordings for this label of Reicha's Wind Quintets. This music isn't as valuable, but the ensemble's playing is just as good. A lovely disc for a lazy day. --Leslie Gerber


Albert Schweizer Oktett - Mysliveček: Three Wind Octets (1995)