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Academy Of St Martin In The Fields Chamber Ensemble,Ludwig Van Beethoven

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[Beethoven 100 premium] 25 titles for the second release. The three works included here are Beethoven's only original string quintet, Op. 29, Op. 71, which is characterized by his early style of ensemble music including wind instruments, and Op. 81b, in which the highly skilled horns play a prominent role. The Academy's chamber ensemble, which is full of virtuoso musicians, gives a clear and lively performance of both works. Green color label courtesy of the Academy. The 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth. [Performers] Academy Chamber Ensemble, Kenneth Sillitoe, Malcolm Ratchel (Violin, Op. 29, Op. 81b), Robert Smitsen (Viola, Op. 29, Op. 81b), Stephen Theiss (Viola, Op. 29), Stephen Orton (Cello, Op. 29, Op. 81b), Andrew Marriner ), Andrew Marriner, Richard West (clarinet op. 71), Graham Sheen, Gavin McNaughton (bassoon op. 71), Timothy Brown, Nicholas Hill (horn op. 71, op. 81b) Recorded: December 1991, London