The Berkeley Ensemble returns with this album of chamber works by Ludwig van Beethoven celebrating the composer's 250th anniversary year. Written in 1798, when he was already well-known in Vienna as a remarkable and ambitious composer, his Op. 11 Trio uses the rare combination of clarinet, cello and piano. Completing the programme is the original scoring of his Septet, Op.20 for wind and strings. Written in 1800, this large-scale work stands as a lasting achievement unmatched by any other septet before or since.

Tracklist:

Septet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20: I. Adagio - Allegro Con Brio
Septet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20: II. Adagio Cantabile
Septet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20: III. Tempo Di Menuetto
Septet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20: IV. Andante Con Variazioni
Septet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20: V. Scherzo & Trio
Septet In E-Flat Major, Op. 20: VI. Andante Con Moto Alla Marcia - Presto
Trio For Clarinet, Cello And Piano In B-Flat Major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer": I. Allegro Con Brio
Trio For Clarinet, Cello And Piano In B-Flat Major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer": II. Adagio
Trio For Clarinet, Cello And Piano In B-Flat Major, Op. 11 "Gassenhauer": III. Tema Con Variazioni

UPC: 5060262792025
Label: Resonus Classics
Release Date: 2.7.20
Format: CD

Beethoven / Berkeley Ensemble - Setpet / Clarinet Trio (CD)