Mendelssohn: Octet Op.20 Quintet Op.87 - Academy Chamber Ensemble / Philips Classics Audio CD / 420 400-2 UPC 028942040021 The String Octet in E-flat major Op. 20 was written by the 16-year-old Felix Mendelssohn during the fall of 1825 and completed on October 15. Written for four violins two violas and two cellos this work created a new chamber music genre. Conrad Wilson summarizes much of its reception ever since: Its youthful verve brilliance and perfection make it one of the miracles of nineteenth-century music. This was one of the first works of Mendelssohn to be very well received. Label: Philips Classics – 420 400-2 Format: CD Album Country: Europe Released: 1990 Genre: Classical Style: Romantic Tracklist: Octet In E Flat Op.20 1 Allegro Moderato Ma Con Fuoco 13:53 2 Andante 7:22 3 Scherzo (Allegro Leggierissimo) 4:22 4 Presto 6:16 Quintet In B Flat Op.87 5 Allegro Vivace 10:34 6 Andante Scherzando 4:17 7 Adagio E Lento 9:57 8 Allegro Molto Vivace 6:06 Composed By – Mendelssohn Ensemble – Academy Chamber Ensemble