MDR-Musiksommer: Brahms & Schubert 1

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Members of the MDR Symphony Orchestra

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Sextet in G major op. 36 for two violins, two violas and two cellos

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Octet in F major D 803 for clarinet, bassoon, horn, two violins, viola, violoncello and double bass

Two treasures from the literature of the 19th century promise a feast for friends of chamber music at this concert in the Schützenhaus in Pößneck, which will be performed by members of the traditional MDR Symphony Orchestra. Initially eyed with suspicion by publishers, Brahms' string sextet quickly proved to be a real bestseller and paved the way to compositional fame for its creator. Franz Schubert was denied this during his lifetime. His octet in the special scoring for clarinet, horn, bassoon and strings also had to wait until 1872 before it was performed in public for the first time in its original form.