Wind Octet in E-flat major, Op.103 (Beethoven, Ludwig van)

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Performer Pages Soni Ventorum Wind Quintet (Ensemble)
Felix Skowronek (flute)
Laila Storch (oboe)
William McColl (clarinet)
David Kappy (horn)
Arthur Grossman (bassoon)
Publisher Info. Pandora Records/Al Goldstein Archive
Performers assisted by Paul Margelli, oboe; Mark Wardlaw, clarinet; Rodger Burnett, horn; Francine Floyd, bassoon
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Misc. Notes Performed 30 May 1981.
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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1792-93.
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Misc. Notes Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (D-B): Mus.ms.autogr. Beethoven, L. v., Artaria 132
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Publisher. Info. Ludwig van Beethovens Werke, Serie 8: Für Blasinstrumente, Nr.59
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1862-90]. Plate B.59.
Reprinted Mineola: Dover Publications, 1999.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Artaria, n.d.[1830]. Plate 3022.
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Misc. Notes 100 dpi color scans. Page 2+7 of Bassoon 1 are duplicates of the corresponding pages of Bassoon 2.
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8 more: Oboe 1 • Oboe 2 • Clarinet 1 (B♭) • Clarinet 2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1 • Bassoon 2 • Horn 1 (E♭) • Horn 2 (E♭)

Publisher. Info. Ludwig van Beethovens Werke, Serie 8, Nr.59
Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.[1862-90]. Plate B.59.
Reprinted Leipzig: Breitkopf und Härtel, n.d.(ca.1920). Plate K.M. 1554.
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Misc. Notes 600 dpi b/w scans. A few wrong notes were corrected (see discussion)
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For 2 Pianos (Babcock)
Arranger Gaylon Babcock
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Misc. Notes each part designed to be printed front and back
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Work Title Wind Octet in E-flat major
Alternative. Title Parthia dans un concert, Grand Octuor, Oktett Es dur, für Blasinstrumente
Name Translations Octuor à vents opus 103 de Beethoven; Octet in E-flat Major, Op. 103; Октет; 八重奏曲 (ベートーヴェン); اکتت; [2 more...]Octet (Beethoven); 팔중주
Name Aliases Октет (Бетховен)
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; LCCN: n87120620; BNF: 139246752
Composer Beethoven, Ludwig van
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.103
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. ILB 338
Key E-flat major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Allegro (E major)
  2. Andante (B major)
  3. Minuet - Trio (E major)
  4. Finale. Presto (E major)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1792-93
First Publication. 1830 - Vienna Artaria
Average DurationAvg. Duration 20-25 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns
Related Works String Quintet in E-flat major, Op.4
Discography MusicBrainz
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information Original finale later published separately as Rondino in E-flat major, WoO 25.