Wind Octet

Franz Schubert

arranged by James Breed

2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns

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This is an arrangement by James Breed, a Cambridge clarinettist, of an early sonata in three movements for violin and piano. As might be expected from Schubert, it is full of charming melodies which James shares equally amongst the instruments. That of the opening of the second movement is perhaps the most memorable.  The third and final movement truly justifies the title Allegro which used to be translated as gay before the meaning of that term was transformed.