Beethoven Septet in E flat major Op 20 Tempo di menuetto 3rd movt

On 2 April 1800, Beethoven premiered this brilliant Septet at the Burgtheater in Vienna. It was an instant hit and immensely popular for decades afterwards.

The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra recorded the Septet on tour in 2023, and this third movement is the final post for our #BeethovenSeptet7 series of seven reels over seven weeks! Check our Facebook or Instagram for the reels, and enjoy this menuet in full.

Recorded by: Jenna Sherry (violin), Stephen King (viola), Daniel Yeadon (cello), Rob Nairn (bass), Nicole van Bruggen (clarinet), Lisa Goldberg (bassoon) and Anneke Scott (horn) in David Li Sound Gallery, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Video: Australian Digital Concert Hall