Bernhard Crusell (1775−1838)

Grand Septetto de L.van Beethoven oeuv.20 [sic]. Arrangé en Harmonie pour Flûte, Petite Clarinette, 2 Clarinettes, 2 Bassons, 2 Cors, Trompette, Trombone et Serpent

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  • Year of composition: The year of composition is uncertain, but not later than 1805, when the piece was performed (Beethoven wrote the Septet in 1799)
  • Work category: Other chamber music with winds
  • Duration: 42 min
  • Detailed duration: 42'00 according to Sterling's CD

Instrumentation

third fl, E-flat clar, 2 clar, 2 bsn, serpent, 2 hn, trp, tbn

Description of work

I. Adagio - Allegro con brio E-flat major 3/4 - 4/4 (C)
II. Adagio cantabile A-flat major 9/8
III. Tempo di Menuetto E-flat major 3/4
IV. Andante con Variazioni B-flat major 2/4
V. Scherzo: Allegro molto e vivace E-flat major 3/4
VI. Andante con moto alla Marcia - Presto - Andante con moto alla Marcia E-flat major 2/4 - alla breve