Svendsen (1840-1911) and Bruch (1838-1920) were almost the same age, but these string octets are separated by more than 50 years. Svendsen wrote his piece while a student at Leipzig Conservatory and was awarded First Prize for his effort, and Breitkopf & Härtel offered to publish it. It is a fine piece, generous in melodies with interesting ...
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