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Mendelssohn Octet in E Flat Major, Op. 20

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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Mendelssohn's Ecstasy

Mendelssohn dedicated this piece to his friend Edward Reitz, a virtuosic violinist. He didn't disappoint him with writing full of dramatic flair. Ecstasy is the best word I can use to describe this music. Just wait for the final part where he writes for the entire exposition to be repeated.

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