Beethoven: Septet in E Flat Major, Op. 20 Part 3 of 6: Tempo Di Menuetto

The next part will be released on the 3rd of June.

Composed in 1799, before the composer had any inkling of his impending deafness, the Septet in E-flat summed up this frothiest of late-18th-century musical entertainments – the entire Classical serenade and divertimento tradition. Much to Beethoven’s chagrin, the relentless popularity of this divertimento tended to eclipse some of his greater achievements. He ranted and railed when the work continued to overshadow his truly great masterpieces until his dying day. In its original form, the Septet made its public debut, along with the First Symphony, at the Royal Imperial Court Theatre on April 2, 1800 at Beethoven’s first Viennese Akademie, a benefit concert for the composer himself. The piece was dedicated to Archduke Rudolph’s sister-in-law, Empress Maria Theresia, second wife of Franz II – an astute political move for a young composer eager to gain a solid foothold among the elite of the empire’s musical capital.

The Viennese-flavored Menuetto then dances along with a chipper spring to its step.
(Notes by Kathy Henkel from https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces...)

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Repertoire: Septet in E Flat Major, Op. 20
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Distinguished musician in this concert:
Violin: Joakim Røbergshagen (Norway, https://www.lichastelaus.com/joakim-r...)
Bassoon: Jo Anne Sukumaran (Singapore, https://www.lichastelaus.com/jo-anne-...)
re:Sound Chamber Orchestra musicians:
Viola: Matthias Öestringer (Germany)
Cello: Theophilus Tan (Singapore)
Bass: Wang Xu (China/Singapore)
Horn: Kartik Alan Jairamin (Singapore)
Clarinet: Ralph Emmanuel Lim (Singapore)

Recorded on 4 August 2019 by MSM Productions (Singapore)
Singapore Victoria Concert Hall

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