Octet in F major, D 803

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The Octet is one of Schubert's most ambitious chamber works. It was commissioned as a work to be similar to Beethoven's Septet, and features a comparable structure. However, the melodic writing and joy which permeates through the work are quintessentially Schubert. Composer: Franz Schubert Performers: Members of BBC Symphony Orchestra Recording date: 28 June 2010 Date of broadcast: 25 October 2011