Beethoven’s Septet in E-Flat Major, Op. 20

OVERVIEW

Ludwig van Beethoven’s charming Septet in E-flat Major was one of his most popular works during his lifetime. The septet captures the “divertimento” style of the mid-18th century and features wind instruments in a prominent role.

This performance is from CSO Sessions Ep. 15: Montgomery & Beethoven.

PERFORMERS

Stephen Williamson clarinet
Miles Maner bassoon
David Cooper horn
Yuan-Qing Yu violin
Weijing Wang viola
Kenneth Olsen cello
Alexander Hanna bass

SPONSORS

Sponsorship support for CSO Sessions is generously provided by the Zell Family Foundation; an anonymous donor; Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund; JCS Arts, Health and Education Fund of the DuPage Foundation; the Julian Family Foundation, in honor of Cristina Rocca; Cynthia M. Sargent; Megan and Steve Shebik; Betty W. Smykal; TAWANI Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; ITW, and PNC.