Schubert’s Octet, for three wind and five string instruments, was composed 200 years ago, in 1824. The instrumentation was completely new at the time. With its large-scale structure comprising six movements, the work looks ahead to subsequent developments, but the music never for a moment feels heavy, its light and lilting quality always prevailing.

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Close-up: Schubert and Widmann

The Concertgebouw

Musicians from the Concertgebouw Orchestra and soprano Laetitia Gerards will revive an exciting period one hundred years ago, when avant-garde music, jazz, and cabaret coalesced.

Simon Van Holen

Events

Past events

Nov 10, 2024

Close-up: Schubert and Widmann · Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Apr 21, 2024

Close-Up: Roaring Twenties · Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Bassoon in Octet by Widmann

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra

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