Septet in B-flat major, Op. 79a

George Onslow · 1784–1853 · French

For flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, double bass, piano

Also known as Septet, Op. 79

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Ensemble: Strings & winds
Hardest part: Piano
Form: Full work
Length: About 40 min
Composed: 1849
Era: Early Romantic

Notes

Piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon and double bass; the composer's version for piano quintet is Op. 79b

About this work

Composed: 1849
Dedicated to: Mlle. Charlotte de Malleville

Allegro moderato
Scherzo: Vivace
Andante - Molto cantabile e grazioso
Finale: Allegretto

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