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Mozart Divertimento no. 8 in F, K. 213

December 9, 2018December 10, 2018 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Wind Soloists of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, or as below by Ensemble Philidor (cover image by Aaron Burden) Today’s piece is the first in a group of five works for six instruments. A few weeks ago … Continue reading Mozart Divertimento no. 8 in F, K. 213

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Per August Ölander: String Sextet

September 4, 2016September 4, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Uppsala Kammarsolister Per August Ölander was born 8 January, 1824 in Linkoping. His father was an organist. He studied at Uppsala University, and owed something of his career to support from his father-in-law, Johan Erik Nord Blom, Director … Continue reading Per August Ölander: String Sextet

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SQS: Brahms String Sextet no. 1 in B flat, op 18

April 17, 2016April 17, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by the Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz & William Pleeth, or a stunning performance below from the Israeli Chamber Project Brahms’ chamber music is something special. I say that not being very familiar with it, really, but being far more eager … Continue reading SQS: Brahms String Sextet no. 1 in B flat, op 18

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Arnold Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (sextet version)

March 27, 2014September 17, 2016 Fugue for Thought

performed by members of the Ensemble InterContemporain (Amazon) (and for a delightful video of a live performance, check this out) This is the best I could do with a reference to Boulez this week, and it’s a few days late. It’s … Continue reading Arnold Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (sextet version)

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