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12 January 🌞
Felix Mendelssohn — Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 20
I. Allegro moderato ma con fuoco
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Some people give books. Others, wine or scarves. Mendelssohn, at 16, gave his friend a birthday present like no other — a full-blown, symphonic-grade Octet.
He wrote it for Eduard Rietz, his close friend and violin teacher. Writing for eight string players is no small task — but Mendelssohn turned it into magic. The voices blend like a miniature symphony, yet each instrument keeps its own spirit.
Later, Mendelssohn said he loved this piece. And you can feel it: the joy, the vitality, the grace. This isn’t just a gift — it’s a celebration of friendship, youth, and pure musical fire.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MnkFazq0FI&list=PLalx8qOygDw4WY13p1F8xlbFZmK5qdXQS&index=12
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