In response to a reported request by Troyer for a work similar to Beethoven's Septet, Op. 20, Schubert composed the Octet in early 1824. The work was first performed at the home of Troyer's employer, the Archduke Rudolf (to whom Beethoven's Archduke Trio is dedicated) and included many of the musicians who premiered the Septet.
Date of composition | 1824 |
First published | 1851 |
Type | Octet |
Tonality | F Major |
Catalogue | D 803 |
Instruments |
Soprano clarinet (C clarinet, Bb clarinet, A clarinet, G clarinet)
Bassoon Horn Viola Cello Double Bass 2x Violin |
Autotranslations beta |
Franz Schubert: Octuor en fa majeur, D 803 Franz Schubert: Ottetto in fa maggiore, D 803 Franz Schubert: Oktett F-dur, D 803 |